Bring the magic of fairy tales right into your classroom or therapy sessions with this Fairy Tales I Spy Board Game!
Packed with enchanted castles, brave princes, sparkling crowns, glass slippers, magic wands, and more, this I Spy game makes practicing vocabulary, articulation, and visual discrimination a truly exciting adventure.
Children will beg to play again and again as they step into a world of fairy tales filled with princes, princesses, dragons, and royal treasures.
This versatile I Spy game is perfect for preschool, kindergarten, speech therapy, occupational therapy, ELL students, homeschool learning, or even indoor recess.
Whether you are targeting articulation, supporting English language learners, or looking for a high-interest sensory activity, this fairy tale I Spy board game brings playful learning with an enchanting twist.
What’s Included in the Fairy Tales I Spy Game Set
10 full-color I Spy game boards – Each board is packed with fairy tale images like castles, glass slippers, crowns, magic mirrors, and dragons, giving students endless opportunities to strengthen visual discrimination skills and scan for detail.
40 fairy tale image cards – Children flip over bright cards to “spy” the matching picture on their board. The set includes a wide variety of magical images such as a prince, princess, frog, carriage, wand, rainbow, shield, and enchanted book.
20 printable tokens – Use the included star tokens, or swap them out for mini erasers, bingo chips, or buttons to add a sensory play element and fine motor practice. Tokens provide motivation and help track progress.
Teacher-friendly instructions – Step-by-step directions make this I Spy fairy tale game quick and easy to use in small groups, centers, or therapy sessions.
Skills Strengthened with the Fairy Tales I Spy Board Game
Language and Literacy Skills
Build vocabulary with repeated exposure to fairy tale words like castle, crown, prince, princess, dragon, unicorn, and glass slipper.
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 learners with image-to-word matching that builds expressive and receptive language skills.
Cognitive and Visual Perception Skills
Strengthen visual discrimination and scanning by spotting details in busy fairy tale scenes.
Improve focus, attention, and problem-solving skills as students race to find matches.
Encourage flexible thinking by adapting the game for independent or competitive play.
Social-Emotional and Fine Motor Skills
Practice turn-taking, cooperation, and positive peer interaction during small group play.
Use tokens, counters, or mini erasers for a fine motor challenge, giving kids a hands-on sensory experience.
Build confidence as students successfully find matches and collect tokens in a fun, low-pressure setting.
How to Play the Fairy Tales I Spy Game
Choose a fairy tale game board filled with magical objects and place it in the center.
Deal image cards face-down to each player or draw from a shared pile.
On each turn, players flip their top card at the same time.
Race to “spy” the matching image on the board – the first player to point to it wins a token.
Keep playing until all the cards are used. The player with the most tokens at the end is the winner!
Independent Play Option: Students can use one board and flip through the image cards on their own, covering each match with a token. This is perfect for quiet literacy centers or early finisher activities.
Perfect For:
Speech therapy articulation practice – Target specific sounds with vocabulary-rich fairy tale words while keeping sessions playful.
ELL and ESL vocabulary development – Strengthen expressive language through visual supports in a familiar theme.
Occupational therapy activities – Focus on visual scanning, visual discrimination, and fine motor practice in a motivating sensory activity.
Sub plans and early finishers – Easy to prep, simple to explain, and highly engaging, making it a lifesaver for substitute teachers or busy classrooms.
Indoor recess and rainy day centers – Keep kids active, focused, and having fun when outdoor play isn’t possible.
Homeschool learning and family game time – A perfect blend of learning and fun for siblings or parent-led practice.
Standards Alignment
✔ Texas Pre-K Guidelines: Supports vocabulary growth, communication, and phonological awareness through playful repetition.
✔ Virginia ELDS: Encourages cooperative play, sustained attention, and early literacy skills.
✔ 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 with 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 a little fairy tale magic to your classroom or therapy sessions with the Fairy Tales I Spy Board Game.
Kids will love racing to find princes, princesses, castles, and magical creatures, while you’ll love how much vocabulary, articulation, and visual processing practice they are getting in one engaging activity!
📥 Download Info:
This is a digital download: no physical items will be shipped.
I love the "Flip" activities. They're always colorful and engaging. These activities reinforce childrens use of language, labeling, identifying of vocabulary associated with specific themes. My students in the past have loved the Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall flip, so when I wanted to update my beginning of the school year activities I happened to find the September themed one and knew I had to purchase it. I laminate my mats and have the kids cover the images with colored small or large game chips, vase jewels or playdough. If the images on the mats are too busyi make sure to uave extra copies for the kids to engage in matching the images. The kids love it!
I am greatly appreciative of this content. I have developmentally delayed preschool baby 3-5 year olds and this really is helping them a lot. I wish I had pictures, but I don't yet.
Great game. My students love it and my kids at home. Lots of fun times playing this game. I love the variety in boards. My suggestion for customers is to print it on cardstock so you can't see through the cards.
My kindergarten students are using these clip cards as a review activity in our morning bins. This is a fun review activity that also helps build fine motor skills.
