Free Thanksgiving I Spy for Holiday Fun with Kids
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Looking for a Thanksgiving I Spy game that will keep your kids entertained during the holiday chaos? You're in the right place!
But with a little preparation, you can turn this holiday into an opportunity for both learning and entertainment. One simple way to keep the kids engaged is with some free Thanksgiving printables-including this Thanksgiving I Spy activity-to keep your kids busy.
Trust me, you'll be smiling even as you enjoy a big ol' slice of pumpkin pie piled high with whipped cream!
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Creating Your Holiday Fun Bag for Kids
Remember when your kids were little, and you prepared a diaper bag for every outing? That bag gave you a sense of security because you knew you'd be ready for anything.
Somewhere along the way, you stopped preparing that diaper bag. Maybe it was when your little one was potty-trained or didn't use a binkie anymore.
Why not create the same peace of mind with a Holiday Fun Activity Bag? Fill it with engaging activities like:
- This Thanksgiving I Spy printable
- Thanksgiving Coloring Activity pages
- Simple craft supplies
- Holiday-themed puzzles
Perfect for classroom parties, library activities, homeschool co-ops, or just keeping kids entertained while you're preparing the feast!
RELATED: For another simple activity, try this Free Thansgiving Bingo Game!
How to Use This Thanksgiving I Spy Activity
Here's some great news! This printable activity is simple and fun:
- Give each child a copy of the printable
- Have them search for various Thanksgiving-themed items in the picture
- Kids count each item they find (like turkeys, pumpkins, or fall leaves)
- They write their totals in the spaces provided at the bottom
RELATED: For another easy activity, try this free Thanksgiving alphabet game.
Why I Spy Activities are Great for Growing Brains
What looks like simple holiday fun actually packs some powerful learning opportunities:
- Visual Discrimination Skills: Kids learn to distinguish between similar objects
- Number Sense: Counting and recording numbers reinforces basic math concepts
- Fine Motor Skills: Pointing to small objects helps develop finger control
- Focus and Attention: Children practice concentration while searching for items
Creative Ways to Extend the Fun
Make the most of this printable with these engaging ideas:
- Making a graph to count each Thanksgiving figure
- After playing Thanksgiving I Spy, have your kids cut out each Thanksgiving figure and rearrange to make a card
- Encourage your kids to draw their own Thanksgiving figures shown on this printable
- Create your own Thanksgiving I Spy fun by playing the game in your own home with your decorations
RELATED: For fun around the dinner table, try these Thanksgiving conversation starters.
Get Your Free Thanksgiving I Spy Printable
I'm so thrilled you've decided to try this printable I Spy game! This free download includes 1 page (PDF format).
Print out as many of these I Spy games as you need to enjoy for personal use (non-commercial use) in your home, classroom, and library. If you know someone who likes to provide their kids with these types of fun activities, please share this post!
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