Aaj Ka Rang, Aaj Ka Challenge! Fun Colouring for Kids at Home

In many Indian homes, evenings are filled with homework, tiffin prep, and the gentle chaos of daily life. But somewhere between “padhai ho gayi?” and “khana lag gaya?”, there is room for something simple, joyful, and creative - colouring together.

Not just colouring…
Colouring challenges.
Little activities that turn a quiet art session into laughter, bonding, and beautiful memories.

As storybooks lovingly whisper:
“Every page is a playground for your imagination.”

Why Colouring Challenges Are Perfect for Parents & Kids?

Colouring is already a favourite among children. But when parents join in with fun challenges, it becomes more than an activity - it becomes family time.

These challenges help:

Ø  Reduce screen time

Ø  Strengthen parent – child bonding

Ø  Boost creativity and confidence

Ø  Encourage teamwork and communication

And most importantly, they bring back the joy of togetherness.

Books seem to say:
“Hold the crayon. Hold the moment.”

5 Easy DIY Colouring Challenges for Indian Families

 1. The “One Colour Only” Challenge

Pick just one colour - red, blue, or green - and colour the entire page using only that shade.

Children quickly realise how many emotions one colour can express.

As the page seems to smile:
“Even one colour can tell many stories.” 

 2. The “Rainbow Home” Challenge

Ask your child to colour everyday Indian scenes — a house, a tree, a family — using bright, happy colours.

Let the sky be pink.
Let the tree be purple.
Creativity has no rules.

Books softly remind:
“Your world, your colours.” 

 3. The “Parent vs Child” Challenge

Take the same picture and colour it separately — one by the parent, one by the child.

Compare at the end and celebrate the differences.

Because as stories say:
“Every artist sees the world differently.”

 4. The “Animal Mood” Challenge

Choose an animal and colour it based on a feeling:

Ø  Happy elephant

Ø  Calm cat

Ø  Brave lion

Children learn to connect emotions with expression.

Pages seem to whisper:
“Colours can feel.”

 5. The “My Family Page” Challenge

Let children draw and colour their family doing something together - eating, travelling, or playing.

This strengthens emotional connection and storytelling skills.

As books gently say:
“Home is where your colours begin.”

Building Skills Through Simple Art

These colouring challenges are not just fun - they support important child development goals:

Ø  Fine motor skills – Holding crayons improves hand control

Ø  Focus & patience – Completing a challenge builds attention

Ø  Emotional expression – Colours become feelings

Ø  Confidence – Children feel proud of their creations

Indian Values, Creative Learning

Indian families have always believed in learning through activities - rangoli, drawing, crafts, and storytelling.

Colouring challenges bring back that tradition in a modern, playful way:

Ø  Parents become learning partners

Ø  Children feel supported, not instructed

Ø  Creativity becomes part of daily life

Make Every Page a Memory

You don’t need expensive tools.
Just crayons, a book, and a little time.

Because one day, your child won’t remember the cartoon they watched -
But they will remember the time you sat beside them and coloured the world together.

As books lovingly say:
“Some colours fade. Memories don’t.”

👉 Explore BPI India’s thoughtfully designed colouring books, created to inspire creativity, reduce screen time, and strengthen parent – child bonds  one colourful page at a time.