• 10 full-color game boards per sound
• 40 matching image cards
• 20 printable token cards
• Teacher directions

• It's a race to see who can spy their image first with this fun I Spy board game. 
• Students are dealt an equal number of cards which lay face down on the table. For each round, kids flip their top card over at the same time and then search the I Spy board to find the picture on their I Spy card. 
• The winner takes the game token and the player with the most tokens at the end of the game is the winner. 
• Extend the play by making additional copies of the picture cards for longer game play. 
• The I Spy Board Game set is perfect for partner activities AND for small group activities, so you can choose what works best for your class and your students' needs.

• Visual scanning and discrimination: Players strengthen their ability to scan and locate shapes in different colors, sizes, and orientations across the busy game boards.
• Object and shape matching: Kids match their I Spy card to an identical or similar image on the board, developing attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Focus and attention: As players race to find their shape first, they stay alert and engaged. It’s a great way to boost concentration in an energetic format.
• Speech and language development: Describing shapes and talking about what they see helps children build expressive language, positional vocabulary, and comparison skills.
• Color and object vocabulary: With cheerful illustrations, this game offers natural opportunities to practice naming colors, emotions, and even directional words like above, below, and next to.
• Quick thinking and strategy: Kids start developing personal strategies for faster recognition and develop flexibility in thinking as they play multiple rounds. 

• Turn-taking and game-playing behavior: Built-in opportunities for taking turns and winning or losing gracefully help students develop positive social skills.
• Cooperative interaction and peer play: Whether used in pairs or small groups, the game encourages teamwork, peer conversations, and social growth.
• Emotional regulation and resilience: Repeated play helps children learn to manage big feelings like frustration or excitement while having fun.
• Parallel play option: Great for students who benefit from having their own space while still engaging in similar activities alongside peers. 

1. Print and prep the materials Print on cardstock and laminate the I Spy boards, image cards, and tokens. Cut apart the pieces.
2. Set up for 2–4 players Deal the I Spy cards evenly between players and stack them face down.
3. Flip and find Each player flips the top card from their pile. All players race to find their shape on the board.
4. Collect tokens The first player to find the correct shape wins a token card.
5. Continue playing Keep flipping and searching until all the I Spy cards have been used.
6. Celebrate the winner The player with the most tokens wins the game! 

• Independent Play: Give one student a game board and the full stack of cards. They choose a card and use a mini eraser or game marker to cover the matching picture. Perfect for morning tubs, early finishers, or quiet time.
• Parallel Play: Give two students their own identical game boards. Divide the image cards and let each student search their own board independently. A great option for students who struggle with shared spaces or competitive play. 

• Centers and small groups: A bright and fun addition to your math center or literacy center rotation or small group warm-up.
• Indoor recess or sensory breaks: Low-prep and high-engagement... ideal for structured free play or transition times.
• Speech and occupational therapy: Encourages vocabulary building, expressive language, fine motor movement, and visual attention.
• Homeschool learning: Easy to prep and reuse, this hands-on I Spy game adds playful learning to your current unit.
• Support for ELL students: Reinforces vocabulary and shape recognition with visual prompts and clear cues.
• RTI or early intervention: Targets foundational skills in a format that’s easy to differentiate and adapt for multiple learners.

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