Whether you’re a teacher or an eager parent, the key to get kids interested in their worksheets is to make them as fun as possible, and as familiar as possible.
And a great way to achieve both of these aims is by using I Spy worksheets.
I spy is a super popular game the world over, and it’s something that kids learn to play at a very young age, and something that they can play anywhere they go.
Not only does this game test the child’s knowledge of the words that describe all the things they can see, but it also tests their observation skills, and it reinforces their learning of the sounds that different words begin with.
What’s more, worksheets can often push these skills and abilities further still by filling the sheet up with so many pictures that they really have to study the worksheet hard to find what they are looking for.
And, some I Spy worksheets also require the child to count how many of certain pictures they can find, so it can help them practice their numeracy skills at the same time, and their fine motor skills as they write the answers down.
In this article, we will present to you our favorite I Spy worksheets that are completely free to download and use. Here goes!
This set of 6 I spy worksheets is built around a pirate theme, something young kids find very exciting.
Some of the worksheets are in bright, bold color, and they feature such things as ships, gems, treasure chests, treasure maps, gold coins, the skull, and bones symbol, and even pirates walking the plank!
There are also sheets where the pictures haven’t been colored, so the kids get to have fun coloring them afterward.
All the sheets provided in the set also get kids counting too, as they have to count how many of each picture they can see on the sheet.
To access these worksheets, simply click on this link.
This set of 3 I Spy worksheets is filled with pictures that young school kids should already be familiar with, such as scissors, glue sticks, paperclips, paint brushes, books, school buses, and more.
Children not only have to identify all the objects, but also count how many times each one appears, thus also testing their numerical ability.
And when they’re done with that they also get to color all the pictures afterward!
And for kids who haven’t been to a school before it makes an excellent talking point for parents, to let them know what to expect.
To access these worksheets, simply click on this link.
This fun I Spy worksheet is beach themed, with pictures of sand castles, sun umbrellas, beach balls, and more.
But it’s a I spy worksheet with a difference. Rather than write the total down for each picture identified, the child has to write an X in a graph in the correct column.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link.
With these I spy worksheets, not only do you get kids practicing their visual discrimination skills, but you can also teach them about geography and American culture at the same time.
There are fifty pages in this pack, with one page dedicated to one state. Each page includes 8 objects from the state – one of those objects is the flag of the country, the others include food, landmarks, animals and more.
To print these worksheets, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
With these I spy worksheets, not only do you get kids practicing their visual discrimination skills, but you can also teach them about geography and worldwide culture at the same time.
There are thirty-six pages in this pack, each one themed around a country, and they help students learn about traditional and famous things from that featured country.
Each page includes 8 objects from the country – one of those objects is the flag of the country, the others include food, landmarks, animals and more.
To print these worksheets, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
These 3 farm animal themed worksheets feature numerous pictures of cute farm animals, and kids have to count how many they can find and write their answers in the boxes provided.
They feature horses, pigs, chickens, cows, tractors, sheep and more.
One sheet is in full color, and the other two sheets can be colored in by the child.
To access these worksheets, simply click on this link.
This is a great set of worksheets for kids because it’s super fun and celebratory. And it helps to instill a feeling of patriotism in them too.
There are two worksheets in the set, one in full color where the children have to count how many they find of each picture, and one sheet where they have to color only certain images.
To access these worksheets, simply click on this link.
Spring time is certainly something worth celebrating, and that’s what this worksheet does.
It’s filled with all sorts of images that you associate with spring, and it’s a great kids activity for Easter time. The pictures are really quite adorable.
The sheet is packed with images of rainbows, flowers, birds, rabbits, watering cans and more.
The sheet tells you how many of each image are on the sheet, and the child is tasked with finding them all. Then they get to color the sheet afterward.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
But why should spring get all the attention – Winter can be a fun time too!
This winter I spy worksheet features yet more adorable images, and they include the likes of pretty snowflakes, mittens, cups of hot cocoa, snowmen, stripey bobble hats and more.
The kid has to count how many they can find of each image and write their answer in the corresponding box. Then they get to color the whole sheet in.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address. It also comes with a handy answer sheet.
Here’s another great I spy worksheet, and this one can be whipped out on St Patrick’s Day to celebrate all things Irish and lucky.
The images include the likes of leprechauns, leprechaun hats, rainbows, four leaf clovers, horse shoes, pots of gold, leprechaun boots and bow ties, and more.
The kid has to count how many they can find of each image and write their answer in the corresponding box. Then they get to color the whole sheet in.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address. It also comes with a handy answer sheet.
Christmas is such a fun time for kids and adults alike, and this worksheet is a chance to build on the excitement of the holiday.
The sheet is packed with images of Santa, gingerbread men, candy canes, reindeer, presents, angels, baubles, elves, Christmas trees, stockings, sleighs, nutcracker soldiers, and more.
The sheet tells you how many of each image are on the sheet, and the child is tasked with finding them all. Then they get to color the sheet afterward.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
This brightly colored I spy worksheet is packed with adorable images centered around the theme of Thanksgiving, with turkeys, pumpkins, autumn leaves, pumpkin pie and more.
The kid has to count how many they can find of each image and write their answer in the corresponding box.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
The Halloween themed sheet is packed with images of candy, cartoon ghosts, bats, spider webs, spell books, cauldrons, skulls, pumpkins, witch’s brooms, and more.
The sheet tells you how many of each image are on the sheet, and the child is tasked with finding them all. Then they get to color the sheet afterward.
To access this worksheet, simply click on this link and supply your first name and email address.
Final Thoughts
We hope you liked our selection of I spy worksheets. Have fun!
Hi, my name is Helena Waters and I was a teacher for 40 years before retiring last year.
During my time as a teacher I dedicated the majority of it to making classrooms as fun as possible, with educational parties, fun activities, and low cost entertainment that made the children excited about learning.
I taught children of all ages, from preschoolers to high school students. Now, with the pandemic having uprooted everything that children once knew about school and learning, I think that the need for my ideas is bigger than ever.
That is why I created School Sparks, a place in which I can write down and share all of my ideas on how to get students excited about going to school again. I hope that you’ll find some useful within a school setting, even at home too!
