Christmas Theme I Spy "Flip" Board Game 

Flip it, find it, cheer it on... Christmas I Spy fun is on the way!

This Christmas I Spy Board Game turns festive fun into skill-building play.

With bright holiday pictures, a fast-paced flip format, and a gameboard bursting with Christmas cheer, this is the kind of activity kids beg to play again and again.

Created to support preschool and early elementary students in building matching, scanning, and visual discrimination skills, this Christmas I Spy game is a great fit for winter centers, sensory activities, small groups, ELL support, or a calm moment during a busy December day.

It’s quick to prep and flexible enough to use in classroom, homeschool, or therapy settings all season long.

👉 The Christmas Theme I Spy "Flip" Board Game is also included in the 30 Theme I Spy Flip Bundle—grab the bundle and save! 🎉

What’s Included in the Christmas I Spy Game Set:

• 10 colorful Christmas-themed I Spy gameboards
  Each I Spy game board is filled with holiday images arranged differently to keep playtime exciting.
  
• 40 individual I Spy image cards
  Students flip a card and race to find the matching object on the I Spy game board.
  
• 12 token cards
  Use to track wins, build motivation, or practice counting and turn-taking.
  
• Instructions for how to play the “Flip” version of I Spy
  Designed for 2–4 players, but easily adaptable for centers or solo play.
  
• Easy-prep format
  Just print, laminate, and start playing I Spy "Flip" in minutes.
  

Primary Skills Practiced through this I Spy Game:

• Visual scanning and discrimination:
  Kids learn to visually locate images in varying positions and orientations on the I Spy game boards, improving focus and attention to detail.
  

• Object identification:
  Children develop vocabulary and categorization skills as they name and match objects they spy like wreaths, cocoa mugs, ornaments, and gingerbread cookies.
  

• Matching and memory:
  Matching cards to I Spy game board images supports critical thinking, observation, and early memory strategies.
  

• Focus and attention span:
  Quick rounds of I Spy and friendly competition help students build sustained attention in a playful way.
  

• Language and vocabulary development:
  Great for naming, describing, and discussing seasonal objects... perfect for ELLs or speech therapy.
  

• Processing speed and visual-motor coordination:
  Flipping I Spy cards and finding the right image quickly helps strengthen hand-eye coordination and cognitive flexibility.
  

Secondary Skills Reinforced:

• Turn-taking and social interaction:
  I Spy games encourage fair play, teamwork, and healthy competition during partner or group activities.
  

• Emotional regulation and sportsmanship:
  Players practice managing both excitement and frustration in a structured, light-hearted I Spy game format.
  

• Parallel play options for personal space learners:
  This I Spy game option allows students to engage side-by-side without pressure to compete or share materials directly.
  

Where to Use This Christmas I Spy Game:

• Small groups and learning centers:
  Add a burst of holiday fun to your literacy or math rotations with a simple I Spy activity that builds focus and visual skills.
  
• RTI and intervention time:
  I Spy "Flip" is ideal for reinforcing targeted skills like vocabulary, scanning, and discrimination in a low-stress way.
  
• Speech or occupational therapy:
  Use the I Spy picture cards as prompts for labeling, describing, sequencing, or improving fine motor precision.
  
• Indoor recess or early finishers:
  Keep students actively learning when plans change or attention runs low.
  
• Sensory room or calming space:
  The structured search-and-find format of I Spy provides visual focus with minimal distraction.
  
• Homeschooling with siblings:
  Easy to set up, store, and reuse for multi-age play and holiday-themed reinforcement. (Some parents even use this as a holiday gift!)
  

How to Play:

1. Print and prep:
   Print on cardstock and laminate for durability. Cut out image cards and tokens.
2. Set up the game:
   Each player receives a small stack of flipped-down cards. The group shares one I Spy game board.
3. Flip and find:
   Players flip their top card and race to find the matching image on the board.
4. Win a token:
   The first player to point to their image accurately earns a token.
5. Play until all cards are flipped:
   Count the tokens and declare a cheerful winner!
   

More Ways to Play the I Spy "Flip" Board Game:

• Independent I Spy:
  Set out one I Spy game board and the stack of cards. Kids work through them independently using mini erasers or dry-erase markers.
  
• Parallel Play for Sensory Support:
  Give each child their own I Spy board and separate card stack. They can play side-by-side while working at their own pace.
  

Standards Alignment:

• ✔ Texas Pre-K Guidelines:
  Supports Language & Communication, Social & Emotional Development, and Fine Arts by encouraging vocabulary, turn-taking, and visual interpretation.
  
• ✔ Virginia ELDS:
  Encourages engagement, initiative, and attention to task through interactive learning.
  
• ✔ Common Core ELA Standards (K):
  Aligned with speaking and listening standards that build expressive language, conversation skills, and visual comprehension through images.
  

Check out what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cristina C. wrote, “I used it as a game during my small group, the kids love it and it is a good resource to get them to pay attention.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jessica G. wrote, “My students LOVE finding the pictures and ask to do it anytime we have some free time.”

📥 Download Info:

This is a digital download—no physical items will be shipped.

You'll receive a link:

• On the “thank you” page after checkout

• In your confirmation email

• Anytime from your account: https://lifeovercsstore.com/account

Want even more themed I Spy fun? This game is part of the 30 Theme I Spy Flip Bundle available year-round with tons of seasonal favorites. Bundle and save! 💗

Whether you're diving into a Christmas theme, looking to build visual skills, or just want to add FUN to your centers, this Christmas I Spy game is ready to roll! 

Let the spying begin! 👀💗