I spy with my little eye, a free printable that will ensure a fun winter for your kids at home or in your classroom! You guessed it, it’s Winter I Spy! Join the hunt for snowmen, a cup of hot cocoa, hats, sweaters, mittens, scarves, and cozy items.
This is a great activity for those cold winter days when you’re stuck indoors and a fun resource to add to your winter printables. Here are more free winter-themed activities for your little ones to enjoy: How to Draw a Snowflake, How to Draw a Snowman, and Winter Color By Number.
Benefits of Winter I Spy
- It is a game that can be made to suit all ages.
- It helps children improve their spatial awareness by being more aware of their surroundings or, in this case, what is happening around them. They will start to pay more attention and see what is associated with winter.
- It helps improve their vocabulary.
- It helps a child make sense of what they observe.
In a study conducted amongst first graders assessing whether I Spy helps improve vocabulary mastery, it was found that students’ test scores increased after the I Spy game technique was applied. This shows that playing the game does help improve a child’s vocabulary and command of the language they are learning.
Different Ways to Use the I Spy Printable
If you don’t feel like doing a typical cold-weather activity like sledding or ice skating, this calming printable worksheet is ideal. Plus, it’s low prep! Here’s how you can use it:
- Make it competitive and see who can find all the items the fastest.
- Laminate the printable to reuse it. This is perfect for classrooms! P.S. If you don’t have access to a laminator, simply use dry-erase pockets which increase the lifespan of all crafts.
- Bring it along on a road trip.
- Use it during winter break.
- Pull it out at a holiday party
- Give it to your early finishers. Everyone in the community of educators knows that we encounter these in every grade!
- It’s the perfect activity after your morning work because it’s a brain break for the kids.
- Use it on a snow day or as a fun winter activity in January or February. They’re ideal for preschool or kindergarten. It really is a wonderful add-on to your winter-themed unit.
Skills Improved
- Language development
- Listening
- Observation
- Questioning
- Sorting and grouping
- Visual discrimination skills
To learn more about How I Spy With My Little Eye Improves Many Skills, tap here.
List of Supplies
- Printer
- Cardstock: you can use paper, but I find that cardstock is far more durable. This is especially true for pre-k and toddlers.
- Writing materials: grab those crayons, markers, pens, and pencils.
Check out our favorite kindergarten and preschool supplies with links here.
Free Printable Winter I Spy
Yes, this is one of our many free resources and includes an easy, medium, and difficult Winter I Spy version to choose from, making it suitable for all ages.
Even on a dreary winter day when the windows are covered in frost, your little ones will be engaged and excited.
We also created a colored version AND a black-and-white version. The black and white version lasts longer because the kids have to color in the pictures. I prefer that and suggest splitting the activity: first color and then play the game, or color in the pictures as they find them.
The activity also targets counting skills because the kids have to see how many of each item they can find. It also improves their fine motor and writing skills!
If you don’t want to print the activity out, you can also let the kids complete it digitally. It’s not as fun, but if you’re in a bind, it’s a lifesaver!
Is it looking challenging? Don’t worry; we also have an answer key available!
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