Name: I Spy Board Game Cats | Pets Theme | Animals | Vocabulary | Sensory
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Bring the fun of playful pets into your classroom or therapy sessions with this Cats I Spy Board Game!

Packed with bright cats, balls of yarn, fishbowls, and other pet theme details, this game makes practicing vocabulary, articulation, and visual discrimination an activity your students will beg to play again and again.

This versatile I Spy game is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, speech therapy, occupational therapy, ELL students, or even indoor recess.

Whether you’re targeting articulation, building vocabulary, or just looking for a high-interest sensory activity, this cat-themed I Spy game delivers playful learning that feels like a trip to the veterinarian’s waiting room... without the barking dogs!

What’s Included in the Cats I Spy Game Set

10 full-color I Spy game boards – Each game board is filled with playful cats and pet theme objects like scratching posts, toy mice, and food bowls, giving students lots of opportunities to scan, compare, and strengthen visual discrimination skills.
40 cat and pet image cards – Kids flip over these bright cards to “spy” the matching picture on their game board, reinforcing vocabulary development, articulation goals, and visual attention in a hands-on way.
20 printable yarn tokens – Use the included tokens or swap them out for mini erasers or bingo chips to add a fun sensory activity element to the game. Tokens encourage motivation and help track progress during group or independent play.
Teacher-friendly instructions – Step-by-step directions make it easy to use this I Spy cats board game in small groups, literacy centers, speech therapy, or OT sessions. Multiple variations are included so you can adapt for your learners’ needs.

Skills Strengthened with the Cats I Spy Board Game

Language and Literacy Skills

Build vocabulary through repeated exposure to pet theme words like cat, yarn, fish, and mouse.
Practice articulation by encouraging students to say each word aloud as they play, making this an excellent activity for speech therapy.
Support ELL and ESL students with image-to-word matching, helping them connect spoken English words with familiar, colorful visuals.

Cognitive and Visual Perception Skills

Strengthen visual discrimination as students scan busy I Spy game boards to spot small differences and details.
Improve focus and attention with high-interest cat and pet scenes that keep learners engaged.
Encourage problem-solving as students use scanning strategies to locate matches quickly.

Social-Emotional and Fine Motor Skills

Build turn-taking and cooperation during small group play, supporting positive peer interaction.
Use tokens, counters, or mini erasers for a fine motor challenge and added sensory play experience.
Encourage confidence as children experience success in a fun, low-pressure game format.

How to Play the Cats I Spy Game

Choose a game board filled with cats and pet theme objects and place it in the center of the group.
Deal image cards face-down to each player, or draw from a shared pile for group play.
Flip a card – everyone turns over one image card at the same time.
Spy the match – the first player to find the matching cat or pet object on the board wins a token.
Keep playing until all the cards have been used. The player with the most tokens is the winner!

Independent play option: A student uses one board and flips through the cards alone, covering each match with a token. This encourages quiet focus and works well as a literacy center or early finisher activity.

Perfect For:

Speech therapy articulation practice – Use the cat and pet vocabulary cards as a fun way to target specific speech sounds. The engaging images give students lots of opportunities to repeat words, practice articulation goals, and strengthen oral motor skills in an enjoyable format.
ELL and ESL vocabulary development – Support English Language Learners by connecting spoken vocabulary with clear, colorful visuals. The I Spy cats game is a perfect way to practice labeling, describing, and expanding expressive and receptive language skills while staying immersed in a playful pet theme.
Occupational therapy activities – Incorporate this sensory activity into OT sessions to focus on visual scanning, visual discrimination, and fine motor practice. Students strengthen attention and coordination by flipping cards, pointing to images, or placing tokens, all while enjoying a motivating I Spy game.
Sub plans and early finisher tasks – Keep your sub plans simple and stress-free with this easy-to-prep game. Directions are straightforward, making it a go-to activity that substitutes can manage with ease. Early finishers stay engaged with a meaningful independent or partner activity that reviews vocabulary and visual skills without feeling like extra work.
Indoor recess or rainy day centers – When students can’t go outside, the Cats I Spy Board Game is a lifesaver. It gives kids a structured, high-interest way to release energy, build cooperation, and practice social skills while reinforcing academic concepts in a sensory-friendly format.
Homeschool learning and family game time – Bring playful learning into your homeschool routine with this pet theme I Spy game. It’s quick to set up, reusable, and adaptable for multiple ages, making it a perfect activity for siblings or parent-led practice. Families can use it for vocabulary development, articulation games, or just as a fun pet theme twist on traditional learning.

Standards Alignment

✔ Texas Pre-K Guidelines: Supports vocabulary growth, communication skills, and phonological awareness through playful repetition.

✔ Virginia ELDS: Builds cooperative play, attention, and early literacy through interactive group games.

✔ Common Core ELA Standards:

SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults.
L.K.6: Use new vocabulary through guided play.
RF.K.4: Connect spoken words to visuals to strengthen comprehension.

Bonus Play Options:

In independent play, a single student works through the deck of image cards on their own. They flip one card at a time, search for the matching picture on the game board, and cover it with a mini eraser or token.

This option is perfect for building focus, visual scanning, and vocabulary skills without the pressure of competing against others.

In parallel play, two students each have their own I Spy game board and set of cards. They play side-by-side, flipping and matching cards at their own pace.

This approach works well for children who need personal space, are just beginning to join group activities, or who thrive in a more relaxed, non-competitive environment.

Check out what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christine H. wrote: “I used this as a vocabulary game with my RTI group. It was great to have new types of words… and a good tool to see which students could grasp words and images quickly.”

Add some furry fun to your classroom and therapy sessions with the Cats I Spy Board Game.

Students will love the challenge of racing to find cats and pet objects, and you’ll love how much they are practicing vocabulary, articulation, visual discrimination, and social skills all in one flexible game.

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I Spy Board Game Cats | Pets Theme | Animals | Vocabulary | Sensory

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