100+ Awesome Printable I Spy Games for Kids



150+ printable I spy games for kids, including tons of free I spy printables for preschoolers and toddlers.

I spy with my little eye...tons of totally epic I spy games for kids! Cheesy opening, I know...

But yes, there are over 100 150 amazing printables here for just about every theme and season you can think of. From dragons and music to emotions and math, there's something for an I spy game for everyone here.

Seriously, there are so many options and themes to choose from! So, if your kids love I spy printables as much as mine do, then you're in the right spot.

But first, let's talk about the benefits of I spy games and when you might want to use them. I also touch on why I spy worksheets are great for people of all ages, not just kids. Then you can pick from over 150 different I spy printables, both free and paid.

150+ I spy games for kids - includes lots of free printables!

When to Use I Spy Games for Kids

There are lots of different reasons why you might use an I spy game. They're extremely versatile, as you will see. For example, I spy games are great for:

  • Road trips, flights, or any time you're traveling
  • Quick boredom busters
  • Waiting rooms (e.g., doctor's office)
  • Quiet time activities
  • Homeschooling or distance learning
  • Therapy sessions, both in-person or online
  • Part of a themed unit or classroom center
  • Interest-based activities
  • Students who finish their classwork early
  • Goodie bags
  • Restaurants (i.e., while waiting for food to arrive)
  • Special holidays or events (e.g., stocking stuffers, birthday party activities)

It is worth mentioning that our I spy games are loved by therapists, parents, teachers, libraries, care homes for elderly folks, and more! They're enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities for all sorts of occasions, events, and activities. So they aren't exclusively for kids. Kids just happen to be our focus around here.

Examples of how you can use I spy printables with kids

Benefits of Playing I Spy Games

Not only are these I spy games useful for a wide variety of uses, they're also beneficial for many reasons. And not just for little kids. Many elderly people, including those with dementia, find our I spy games engaging and helpful.

Here are just some of the benefits of playing I spy games like the ones you'll find below:

  • Practicing and developing math skills like sorting, counting, comparing, etc.
  • Developing visual perception skills
  • Refining visual discrimination skills
  • Introducing new vocabulary
  • Building language skills
  • Building fine motor skills
  • They're fun and engaging!
  • Regulation and stress relief
  • Stimulating cognitive function (e.g., problem solving, attention, focus, working memory)
  • Prompting memory recall
  • ...and so much more!

Seriously, there are so many benefits to using I spy games. Now, let's find you some games to print off that match your child's interests or your classroom unit.

Benefits of I spy games for kids

Free I Spy Printables for Kids for all Occasions & Interests!

Whether your kid is into LEGO or sports or princesses, you're bound to find a theme below that they're going to love with this selection of free I spy games. Each of these games now include an answer key.

Let's take a closer look at all the themes and options that are available for free!

More I Spy Games & Bundle Packs (AKA the Paid Section)

Didn't find what you were looking for? Well, there are even more I spy games to discover in our shop, including some themed collections. That way you can save time downloading a bunch of separate games and get them all in one go. 

Like our free I spy printables from earlier, all games in this section include an answer key.

Here are the bundles and individual games that are available to purchase:

Wow, you scrolled all the way to the bottom of all of these I spy games for kids. There sure are a lot of themes to choose from, aren't there? Anyway, I hope you were able to find a theme or two to try!

150+ I spy games for kids - includes lots of free printables!