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Numbers 0-120 Hide and Seek: School Lunch

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Preschool kindergarten

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 29

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What’s Included in the Numbers Pocket Chart Game

  • Quick-print number cards for numbers 0-10
  • Number cards for numbers 0-120
  • 8 hiding cards
  • Color and black-and-white printing options
  • 29 differentiated recording pages
  • Recording pages for 3 or 5 hidden pictures
  • Number-range recording pages
  • Open-ended recording pages
  • Teacher instructions
  • Visual student directions

The range of number cards and recording pages allows one prepared pocket chart activity to support several groups. Keep the choices small for beginning learners, change the number range as students progress, and add number writing when it fits your lesson.

You can differentiate this number recognition game by changing the cards in the pocket chart, the number of hiding cards, and the recording page students use.

Required Materials:

  • Laminator
  • Paper Cutter
  • Paper, Printer, Ink

Number Recognition Standards Alignment

This numbers pocket chart game supports early math instruction with repeated practice in number recognition, counting, reading numbers, and number order.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • K.2.A Practice counting forward and backward within selected number ranges.
  • K.2.B Read, write, and represent whole numbers using number cards and recording pages.
  • 1.5.A Practice reciting numbers forward and backward from a given number within 120.

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL):

  • K.NS.1 Develop counting skills and understanding of number sequence.
  • 1.NS.1 Count forward by ones to 120 beginning with different starting numbers.

Common Core State Standards (Math):

  • K.CC.A.1 Count to 100 by ones and tens.
  • K.CC.A.2 Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence.
  • K.CC.A.3 Write numbers 0-20 and represent quantities with written numerals.
  • 1.NBT.A.1 Count to 120 beginning at any number less than 120 and read and write numerals within that range.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines 2022:

  • Develop the oral counting sequence.
  • Recognize written numerals within beginning number ranges.
  • Connect spoken number names with printed numerals during interactive math practice.

Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:

  • Build number and number sense through oral counting.
  • Recognize and name written numerals.
  • Develop understanding of number sequence through repeated number practice.

Number Skills Students Practice

Primary Academic Skills

  • Number recognition from 0-120: Identify, name, and locate printed numbers within a selected group.
  • Reading numbers aloud: Say the number when making a guess during the hide and seek game.
  • Counting forward: Begin with a displayed number and continue counting within the selected range.
  • Counting backward: Arrange the number cards in sequence and count backward from a chosen number.
  • Number order and sequence: Recognize where numbers belong within an ordered group of number cards.
  • Numbers before and after: Identify the number immediately before or after a selected number.
  • Writing numbers: Record guesses and write the numbers where hidden pictures are found.
  • Comparing numbers: Compare selected numbers and identify which is greater or less.
  • Identifying similar-looking numbers: Practice distinguishing between numbers such as 12 and 21 or 68 and 86.
  • Building confidence with larger numbers: Practice a small group of numbers before adding additional numbers through 120.

Secondary Life and Learning Skills

  • Taking turns
  • Listening to classmates
  • Maintaining attention
  • Remembering previous guesses
  • Making and checking predictions
  • Following directions
  • Communicating choices
  • Using mathematical language
  • Waiting during group play
  • Building confidence during group participation

This number recognition hide and seek pocket chart game for numbers 0-120 gives children hands-on practice with counting, identifying numbers, and number order during circle time, math centers, and small groups.

Place the number cards in a pocket chart, hide the pictures behind selected numbers, and invite students to guess where the pictures are hidden.

As children play, they identify numbers, say numbers aloud, listen to classmates, and remember which numbers have already been checked. The simple hide and seek routine keeps everyone involved, making it a great choice for interactive circle time number practice.

The Numbers Pocket Chart Game for counting 0-120 lets you choose exactly which numbers appear in each round. Begin with numbers 0-5, practice numbers 0-10 or numbers 1-20, introduce a small group of larger numbers, or select numbers from across the 0-120 set for students ready for more challenging number recognition.

This number hide and seek game gives children repeated practice with number recognition, counting, reading numbers, number order, and writing numbers while they focus on finding the pictures hidden in the pocket chart.

How to Play This Numbers Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game

This numbers pocket chart game has a consistent routine that is easy to introduce during circle time or small groups.

  1. Place the selected number cards in a pocket chart so all numbers are visible.
  2. Choose the number range based on the skills students are practicing.
  3. Have children close their eyes while 1-5 picture cards are hidden behind the number cards.
  4. Students take turns choosing and saying a number.
  5. Check behind the selected number to see if a picture is hiding there.
  6. Add a recording page when students are ready to track guesses and write numbers.

The familiar hide and seek routine keeps the focus on repeated number recognition and counting practice without requiring lengthy directions each time the activity is used.

Easy Ways to Differentiate Number Recognition Practice

Choose only the number cards students are ready to practice. A smaller group of cards limits the number of choices for beginning learners, while a larger or mixed group increases the challenge.

  • Begin with 1-3 number cards and one hidden picture.
  • Practice numbers 0-5, numbers 0-10, or numbers 1-20.
  • Introduce a small group of larger numbers at a time.
  • Keep the number cards in numerical order to support counting and number sequence.
  • Mix the cards when students are ready to identify numbers without using their position as a clue.
  • Add more number cards gradually.
  • Ask children to name each number before checking behind the card.
  • Ask for the number before or after a selected number.
  • Compare two displayed numbers.
  • Add a recording page for number writing practice.
  • Let students point, eye-gaze, or use another communication method to select a number when speaking is not their easiest way to respond.

These adjustments make it easier for children with different academic, communication, attention, visual, and motor needs to participate in the same circle time or pocket chart activity.

Where to Use This Numbers Pocket Chart Game

  • Circle time
  • Morning meeting
  • Small groups
  • Math centers
  • Pocket chart centers
  • Intervention and RTI
  • Special education
  • Partner practice
  • Homeschool

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]]> Numbers 0-120 Hide and Seek: Back to School https://lifeovercsclub.com/numbers-0-120-hide-and-seek-back-to-school/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:22:04 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=23068 The school bus is parked behind one of these schoolhouses! Kids take turns guessing numbers in this pocket chart game, which makes it an easy first-week routine. Differentiated number cards from 0 to 120, recording pages and color or black-and-white printing included.

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Numbers 0-120 Hide and Seek: Back to School

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 29

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What’s Included in the Numbers Pocket Chart Game

  • Quick-print number cards for numbers 0-10
  • Number cards for numbers 0-120
  • 8 hiding cards
  • Color and black-and-white printing options
  • 29 differentiated recording pages
  • Recording pages for 3 or 5 hidden pictures
  • Number-range recording pages
  • Open-ended recording pages
  • Teacher instructions
  • Visual student directions

The range of number cards and recording pages allows one prepared pocket chart activity to support several groups. Keep the choices small for beginning learners, change the number range as students progress, and add number writing when it fits your lesson.

You can differentiate this number recognition game by changing the cards in the pocket chart, the number of hiding cards, and the recording page students use.

Required Materials:

  • Laminator
  • Paper Cutter
  • Paper, Printer, Ink

Number Recognition Standards Alignment

This numbers pocket chart game supports early math instruction with repeated practice in number recognition, counting, reading numbers, and number order.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):

  • K.2.A Practice counting forward and backward within selected number ranges.
  • K.2.B Read, write, and represent whole numbers using number cards and recording pages.
  • 1.5.A Practice reciting numbers forward and backward from a given number within 120.

Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL):

  • K.NS.1 Develop counting skills and understanding of number sequence.
  • 1.NS.1 Count forward by ones to 120 beginning with different starting numbers.

Common Core State Standards (Math):

  • K.CC.A.1 Count to 100 by ones and tens.
  • K.CC.A.2 Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence.
  • K.CC.A.3 Write numbers 0-20 and represent quantities with written numerals.
  • 1.NBT.A.1 Count to 120 beginning at any number less than 120 and read and write numerals within that range.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines 2022:

  • Develop the oral counting sequence.
  • Recognize written numerals within beginning number ranges.
  • Connect spoken number names with printed numerals during interactive math practice.

Virginia Foundation Blocks for Early Learning:

  • Build number and number sense through oral counting.
  • Recognize and name written numerals.
  • Develop understanding of number sequence through repeated number practice.

Number Skills Students Practice

Primary Academic Skills

  • Number recognition from 0-120: Identify, name, and locate printed numbers within a selected group.
  • Reading numbers aloud: Say the number when making a guess during the hide and seek game.
  • Counting forward: Begin with a displayed number and continue counting within the selected range.
  • Counting backward: Arrange the number cards in sequence and count backward from a chosen number.
  • Number order and sequence: Recognize where numbers belong within an ordered group of number cards.
  • Numbers before and after: Identify the number immediately before or after a selected number.
  • Writing numbers: Record guesses and write the numbers where hidden pictures are found.
  • Comparing numbers: Compare selected numbers and identify which is greater or less.
  • Identifying similar-looking numbers: Practice distinguishing between numbers such as 12 and 21 or 68 and 86.
  • Building confidence with larger numbers: Practice a small group of numbers before adding additional numbers through 120.

Secondary Life and Learning Skills

  • Taking turns
  • Listening to classmates
  • Maintaining attention
  • Remembering previous guesses
  • Making and checking predictions
  • Following directions
  • Communicating choices
  • Using mathematical language
  • Waiting during group play
  • Building confidence during group participation

This number recognition hide and seek pocket chart game for numbers 0-120 gives children hands-on practice with counting, identifying numbers, and number order during circle time, math centers, and small groups.

Place the number cards in a pocket chart, hide the pictures behind selected numbers, and invite students to guess where the pictures are hidden.

As children play, they identify numbers, say numbers aloud, listen to classmates, and remember which numbers have already been checked. The simple hide and seek routine keeps everyone involved, making it a great choice for interactive circle time number practice.

The Numbers Pocket Chart Game for counting 0-120 lets you choose exactly which numbers appear in each round. Begin with numbers 0-5, practice numbers 0-10 or numbers 1-20, introduce a small group of larger numbers, or select numbers from across the 0-120 set for students ready for more challenging number recognition.

This number hide and seek game gives children repeated practice with number recognition, counting, reading numbers, number order, and writing numbers while they focus on finding the pictures hidden in the pocket chart.

How to Play This Numbers Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Game

This numbers pocket chart game has a consistent routine that is easy to introduce during circle time or small groups.

  1. Place the selected number cards in a pocket chart so all numbers are visible.
  2. Choose the number range based on the skills students are practicing.
  3. Have children close their eyes while 1-5 picture cards are hidden behind the number cards.
  4. Students take turns choosing and saying a number.
  5. Check behind the selected number to see if a picture is hiding there.
  6. Add a recording page when students are ready to track guesses and write numbers.

The familiar hide and seek routine keeps the focus on repeated number recognition and counting practice without requiring lengthy directions each time the activity is used.

Easy Ways to Differentiate Number Recognition Practice

Choose only the number cards students are ready to practice. A smaller group of cards limits the number of choices for beginning learners, while a larger or mixed group increases the challenge.

  • Begin with 1-3 number cards and one hidden picture.
  • Practice numbers 0-5, numbers 0-10, or numbers 1-20.
  • Introduce a small group of larger numbers at a time.
  • Keep the number cards in numerical order to support counting and number sequence.
  • Mix the cards when students are ready to identify numbers without using their position as a clue.
  • Add more number cards gradually.
  • Ask children to name each number before checking behind the card.
  • Ask for the number before or after a selected number.
  • Compare two displayed numbers.
  • Add a recording page for number writing practice.
  • Let students point, eye-gaze, or use another communication method to select a number when speaking is not their easiest way to respond.

These adjustments make it easier for children with different academic, communication, attention, visual, and motor needs to participate in the same circle time or pocket chart activity.

Where to Use This Numbers Pocket Chart Game

  • Circle time
  • Morning meeting
  • Small groups
  • Math centers
  • Pocket chart centers
  • Intervention and RTI
  • Special education
  • Partner practice
  • Homeschool

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Arts and Craft Supplies https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-real-life-arts-and-craft-supplies/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:26:07 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=22950 Pom poms, yarn, craft sticks, beads and googly eyes! Your art center supplies star in this real-photo I Spy game. Kids flip a card, find the matching supply and learn the names of the tools they use every day.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Arts and Craft Supplies

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Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 21

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Real Life Arts and Craft Supplies I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 real photo I Spy picture cards, 8 to a page (pom poms, paint bottles, craft sticks, paper plates, googly eyes and more)
  • 10 full-color real photo I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 paint palette tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

The real photos match what kids see in everyday life, which makes it easy to connect new words to real things. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different paints, sticks and cups, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for Vocabulary and Speaking and Listening

This real photo arts and craft supplies I Spy game supports early learning standards connected to art supply vocabulary, visual discrimination and taking turns in conversation.

Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A: Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. Kids sort the photos into drawing, painting and building supplies.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.C: Identify real-life connections between words and their use. Kids talk about art supply words they know from real life.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Players take turns, name the pictures and talk about each match.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading

  • PK4.II.D.1: Child understands and uses a wide variety of words to label and describe people, places, things and actions. Kids name and describe each art supply picture they find.
  • PK4.II.D.3: Child consistently understands and uses new vocabulary learned through books, conversations and play. Every round brings more chances to hear and use the theme words.
  • TEKS K.1(D): Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns. Players take turns flipping cards and searching the board.

Virginia English Standards of Learning

  • K.RV.1.C: Use vocabulary from across content areas. Kids build art supply vocabulary as they play.
  • K.RV.1.F: Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities. Kids name each picture when they find it.
  • K.C.1.A.i: Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions. Kids take turns and wait for each player to flip.

The Real Life Arts and Craft Supplies I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice with visual discrimination and art supply vocabulary using 40 real photo cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the googly eyes! Kids race to spot real photos of craft supplies on a busy I Spy board.

The real photo cards show pom poms, paint bottles, craft sticks, paper plates, googly eyes, chalk, cotton balls and pipe cleaners. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different paints, sticks and cups, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Kids who aren’t reading yet can play right along, since every match is made by looking at the photos. Name each picture as you go to build vocabulary while kids search.

With 10 different game boards, the same photos land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build visual scanning, focus and attention to detail.

How to Play the Arts and Craft Supplies I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names it, then wins a paint palette token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many pictures the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a learning center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name it. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Arts and Craft Supplies I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of vocabulary, attention and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each picture together before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name each picture after every match.
  • Switch boards so the same pictures land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards into things we draw with, paint with and build with.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the picture before they start searching.
  • Describe a picture without naming it and let kids find it.
  • Ask kids what they would make with each craft supply.
  • Have kids tell how two look-alike pictures are different.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the name of each picture and give plenty of wait time to find it.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use the cards to build both receptive and expressive vocabulary.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is vocabulary, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

Arts and Craft Supplies I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Art centers
  • Back to school
  • Small-group instruction
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life 2D Shapes https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-real-life-2d-shapes/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:14:29 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=22949 Is that clock a circle? Is that chip a triangle? This real-photo I Spy game helps kids find 2D shapes in everyday objects like stop signs, windows, dominoes and Ferris wheels. It's shape recognition kids can carry right out the door.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life 2D Shapes

Recommended Grade Level:

Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 21

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Real Life 2D Shapes I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 real photo I Spy picture cards, 8 to a page (triangle signs, pizza slices, rings, oval plates, stars and more)
  • 10 full-color real photo I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 shape tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

The real photos match what kids see in everyday life, which makes it easy to connect new words to real things. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different circles, ovals and triangles, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for 2D Shapes and Geometry

This real life 2D shapes I Spy game supports early math standards connected to naming shapes and finding shapes in the world around us.

Common Core State Standards: Mathematics

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.1: Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes. Kids name the shape in each real photo, like a triangle sign or an oval plate.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. The shapes show up in many sizes and positions.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics

  • PK4.V.C.1: Child names and describes common 2D shapes and names at least 1 solid 3D shape. Kids name each shape they find.
  • PK4.V.C.4: Child recognizes common shapes, regardless of orientation and size. Real objects show shapes in many sizes.
  • TEKS K.6(A): Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares as special rectangles. Kids find these shapes in everyday objects.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

  • K.MG.2: Identify, describe, name, compare and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares and rectangles). Kids name and describe the shapes they find.

The Real Life 2D Shapes I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice with visual discrimination and 2D shape vocabulary using 40 real photo cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the triangle sign! Kids race to spot real photos of shapes in everyday things on a busy I Spy board.

The real photo cards show triangle signs, pizza slices, rings, oval plates, stars, birdhouses, pentagon signs and doghouses. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different circles, ovals and triangles, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Kids who aren’t reading yet can play right along, since every match is made by looking at the photos. Name each picture as you go to build vocabulary while kids search.

With 10 different game boards, the same photos land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build visual scanning, focus and attention to detail.

How to Play the 2D Shapes I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names it, then wins a shape token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many pictures the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a learning center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name it. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This 2D Shapes I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of vocabulary, attention and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each picture together before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name each picture after every match.
  • Switch boards so the same pictures land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards by shape.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the picture before they start searching.
  • Describe a picture without naming it and let kids find it.
  • Ask kids to find the same shape somewhere in the room.
  • Have kids tell how two look-alike pictures are different.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the name of each picture and give plenty of wait time to find it.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use the cards to build both receptive and expressive vocabulary.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is vocabulary, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

2D Shapes I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Shape units
  • Math centers
  • Small-group instruction
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Alphabet https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-real-life-alphabet/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:11:26 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=22947 Letters show up everywhere, and this real-photo I Spy game proves it! Kids flip a letter card and search the board to find the match, building letter recognition and visual discrimination with every round.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Alphabet

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Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 22

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What’s Included in the I Spy Board Game

This printable I Spy Board Game includes everything you need for an easy, reusable center:

  • 10 real photo I Spy game boards
  • 40 real photo image cards
  • Labeled cards for vocabulary support
  • Printable token cards
  • Teacher preparation directions
  • Step-by-step game instructions

Prep once, store the pieces together, and you have a ready-to-use activity you can pull out for centers, small groups, therapy sessions, or homeschool practice.

Required Materials:

  • Laminator
  • Paper Cutter
  • Paper, Printer, Ink

Standards for Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening, and Visual Matching

This real photo I Spy vocabulary and matching game supports early learning standards connected to vocabulary development, visual information, speaking and listening, categorizing familiar objects, and collaborative learning.

Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2: Confirm understanding of information presented visually or orally.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things, and events with details.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6: Speak audibly and express ideas clearly.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A: Sort common objects into categories.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.C: Identify real-life connections between words and their use.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines for Language and Vocabulary Development

  • Language and Communication: Supports vocabulary development, listening comprehension, and speaking skills through picture-supported conversations.
  • Emergent Literacy: Supports oral language and concept development as children name, describe, and discuss familiar objects.

Virginia Early Learning and Development Standards for Vocabulary and Cognitive Development

  • Communication, Language, and Literacy Development: Supports vocabulary growth, expressive language, and comprehension using real photo visual supports.
  • Cognitive Development: Supports matching, comparing, sorting, and identifying attributes of familiar objects.

This I Spy Board Game  activity gets preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students flipping real photo cards, scanning the board, and matching pictures while practicing vocabulary and visual discrimination through play.

In each round, kids flip a card, search the board, find the match, and collect a token. Simple directions make it easy for students to jump in quickly, while the real-life photos give them meaningful practice connecting vocabulary to images they may recognize from books, classroom lessons, videos, field trips, and everyday conversations.

Use this real photo game for literacy centers, small groups, speech therapy, occupational therapy, homeschool units, early finishers, or partner play. It feels like a game to kids, but it gives you focused practice with language, matching, visual scanning, attention, turn-taking, and fine motor skills.

How to Use This I Spy Board Game

Step 1: Choose a Game Board

Place one I Spy game board in the center of the table. Choose one board for partner play, small groups, therapy sessions, or independent visual scanning practice.

Step 2: Flip the Picture Cards

Give each player a small stack of image cards face down. Players flip over the top card and look carefully at the real-life photo.

Step 3: Find the Matching Image

Students scan the board to find the matching picture. The first player to point to or touch the correct image wins a token for that round. Keep playing until the cards have been matched, then count the tokens.

Easy Ways to Differentiate

Make this I Spy activity work for the learners in front of you with quick, practical adjustments:

  • Play cooperatively before adding a race-to-find element.
  • Have students say the animal name before searching.
  • Add the sentence frame, “I spy a ___,” for language practice.
  • Ask students to describe pictures by color, size, body covering, or movement.
  • Let students cover matching pictures with tokens for extra fine motor practice.
  • Use the cards for vocabulary review, sorting, or partner matching.
  • Give extra wait time for students who need more processing time.

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Numbers https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-real-life-numbers/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:25:26 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=22898 Numbers are on clocks, signs, jerseys and doors, and this real-photo I Spy game helps kids spot them! Flip a numeral card, search the board and build number recognition in a fast, fun round.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Real Life Numbers

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Preschool kindergarten early elementary

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Real Life Numbers I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 real photo I Spy picture cards, 8 to a page (number blocks, house numbers, calculators, playing cards, counting beads and more)
  • 10 full-color real photo I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 number card tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

The real photos match what kids see in everyday life, which makes it easy to connect new words to real things. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different blocks, signs and cards with numbers, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for Number Recognition and Speaking and Listening

This real life numbers I Spy game supports early math standards connected to recognizing numerals in the real world.

Common Core State Standards: Mathematics

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3: Write numbers from 0 to 20 and represent a number of objects with a written numeral. Kids name the numerals they see on everyday objects.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. Kids talk about what each number on a sign, card or block tells us.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics

  • PK4.V.A.5: Child recognizes numerals 0-10. Kids find and name numerals on real objects.
  • TEKS K.2(B): Read, write and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures. Kids read the numbers on each photo.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

  • K.NS.2.a: Read, write and identify the numerals 0 through 30. Kids identify the numeral on each card.

The Real Life Numbers I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice with visual discrimination and number vocabulary using 40 real photo cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the number 8! Kids race to spot numbers in real photos of everyday things on a busy I Spy board.

The real photo cards show number blocks, house numbers, calculators, playing cards, counting beads, hopscotch, numbered balls and number signs. Some photos look a lot alike, like the different blocks, signs and cards with numbers, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Kids who aren’t reading yet can play right along, since every match is made by looking at the photos. Name each picture as you go to build vocabulary while kids search.

With 10 different game boards, the same photos land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build visual scanning, focus and attention to detail.

How to Play the Numbers I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names it, then wins a number card token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many pictures the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a learning center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name it. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Numbers I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of vocabulary, attention and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each picture together before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name each picture after every match.
  • Switch boards so the same pictures land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards by number.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the picture before they start searching.
  • Describe a picture without naming it and let kids find it.
  • Ask kids where else they see numbers at home or in town.
  • Have kids tell how two look-alike pictures are different.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the name of each picture and give plenty of wait time to find it.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use the cards to build both receptive and expressive vocabulary.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is vocabulary, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

Numbers I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Number of the day
  • Math centers
  • Small-group instruction
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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]]> Counting Grids 5, 10, 20, 100: Painting https://lifeovercsclub.com/counting-grids-5-10-20-100-painting/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:52:20 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=22208 Paint splats make counting practice feel fresh, playful, and hands-on! This Painting Counting Grid Game helps preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students practice counting, number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, fine motor skills, and beginning addition with differentiated grids to 5, 10, 20, and 100.

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Counting Grids 5, 10, 20, 100: Painting

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Type of Resource: PDF

Number of Pages: 29

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What’s Included in the Painting Counting Grids Set

This Painting Counting Grid Game includes differentiated counting mats so you can meet students right where they are and move them forward when they are ready.

  • Counting grid mats for 5, 10, 20, and 100
  • Filled grid game mats for extra visual counting support
  • Blank grid game mats for hands-on number building
  • Full color and Black/White grids
  • Differentiated instruction cube inserts
  • Cube template
  • Teacher instructions
  • Differentiation tips

The 4 counting levels make this activity easy to use with a mixed group of learners. Start with counting to 5 for beginners, move to counting to 10 for ten-frame practice, build up to counting to 20, or use the 100 grid for students who are ready to work with larger numbers and beginning addition.

Required Materials:

  • Laminator
  • Paper Cutter
  • Paper, Printer, Ink
  • Scissors
  • Differentiated Instruction Cube (Optional)

Standards Alignment

Common Core Math Standards

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.1: Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.2: Count forward beginning from a given number.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4: Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5: Count to answer “how many?” questions.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.1: Represent addition and subtraction with objects, drawings, sounds, actions, and objects.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5: Relate counting to addition and subtraction.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines

  • Texas Prekindergarten IV.A.2: Child recognizes and names small numbers of objects.
  • Texas Prekindergarten IV.A.3: Child counts up to 10 items and demonstrates that the last count indicates how many items were counted.
  • Texas Prekindergarten IV.A.5: Child counts objects using one to one correspondence.
  • Texas Prekindergarten IV.B.1: Child uses concrete objects to solve simple addition and subtraction problems.

TEKS Kindergarten Math

  • K.2A: Count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects.
  • K.2B: Read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 20 with and without objects or pictures.
  • K.2C: Count a set of objects up to at least 20 and demonstrate that the last number said tells the number of objects.
  • K.3A: Model the action of joining to represent addition and separating to represent subtraction.

Virginia Foundation Blocks and SOL Math

  • Virginia SOL K.CE.1: Model and solve addition and subtraction situations using concrete objects.
  • Virginia Foundation Blocks, Mathematics, Number and Number Sense: Children count, recognize quantities, and use one to one correspondence with concrete objects.
  • Virginia SOL K.NS.1: Count forward orally by ones from 0 to 100.
  • Virginia SOL K.NS.4: Count a set of objects and identify the quantity.

Skills Students Practice

Academic Skills Kids Practice While Playing

  • Counting Objects – Building one-to-one correspondence as each space is filled
  • Number-Quantity Matching – Connecting numerals to the correct amount of objects
  • Number Recognition – Building confidence with numbers from 1–100
  • Subitizing – Recognizing small groups without counting every object
  • Counting On – Adding more objects and continuing the count during each turn
  • Early Addition and Subtraction – Exploring basic operations in a hands-on way
  • Number Sense – Developing a deeper understanding of numbers through repeated play
  • Math Vocabulary – Using mathematical language while discussing their work

Fine Motor and Life Skills

  • Fine Motor Development – Strengthening little hands and fingers through hands-on play
  • Hand-Eye Coordination – Practicing precise placement of manipulatives on the grid
  • Focus and Attention – Building concentration during independent or group activities
  • Following Directions – Learning to follow simple game rules and routines
  • Cooperative Play – Taking turns and interacting positively with peers
  • Independence – Completing activities successfully during centers or independent work
  • Problem Solving – Thinking through decisions and strategies while playing
  • Visual Tracking – Strengthening observation and visual scanning skills
  • Confidence Building – Experiencing success through engaging, hands-on learning
  • Play-Based Learning – Practicing important skills through activities that feel like a game
  • Persistence – Staying engaged while working toward filling the grid

Counting Grids: Painting

These painting-themed counting grids are a simple way to bring a little color into math time. They work well for a color theme, kids who enjoy art activities, or anytime you want to explore colors while practicing counting, number recognition, one-to-one correspondence, and beginning addition.

With counting grids for numbers to 5, 10, 20, and 100, it is easy to match the activity to different skill levels. The filled grids, blank grids, color pages, and black-and-white options make differentiation straightforward, and the low-prep format works well for math centers, small groups, homeschool lessons, OT sessions, and independent practice.

How to Use It

  1. Choose the counting grid mat that matches your students’ current skill level: 5, 10, 20, or 100.
  2. Students roll a die, count the number shown, and add that many manipulatives to the grid. Mini erasers, counters, buttons, pom poms, snap cubes, or play dough balls all work beautifully for this activity.
  3. Keep rolling, counting, and filling the grid until all spaces are covered. For extra math practice, students can count how many spaces are filled, how many are empty, or how many more they need to finish the mat.

Suggested Ways to Use the Counting Grids

  • Roll and Count: Roll a die, count the dots, and add that many manipulatives to the grid.
  • Fill the Grid: Keep rolling and adding objects until every space on the grid is filled.
  • Count and Cover: Place one manipulative on each space while counting aloud to practice one to one correspondence.
  • Match the Filled Grid: Use the filled grid mats for students who need extra visual support. Students place manipulatives directly on top of the firefly pictures.
  • Build the Number: Use the blank grid mats and have students build the target number with counters, mini erasers, pom poms, buttons, snap cubes, or play dough balls.
  • Play Dough Counting: Roll small play dough balls and place one on each space. This adds extra fine motor practice while students count.
  • Mini Eraser Math: Use summer mini erasers or small counters to make the counting grid more engaging for math centers.
  • Count How Many Are Filled: Pause during the game and ask students to count how many spaces are covered.
  • Count How Many Are Empty: Have students count the empty spaces and tell how many more they need to fill the grid.
  • Compare Numbers: Use two grids side by side and ask which grid has more, less, or the same number of spaces filled.
  • Partner Counting Game: Students take turns rolling the die, counting, and adding pieces to the same grid.
  • Race to Fill: Give each student their own grid. Students roll, count, and fill their mats to see who fills the grid first.
  • Beginning Addition: Roll two dice, add the numbers together, and place that many manipulatives on the grid.
  • Counting On: After some spaces are filled, students roll again and count on from the number already on the grid.
  • Subtraction Practice: Start with a filled grid, roll a die, and remove that many objects. Count how many are left.
  • Number Talk Warm-Up: Show a partially filled grid and ask, “How many do you see?” “How do you know?” or “How many more to fill the grid?”
  • Small Group Practice: Use the grids during teacher-led math groups to observe counting accuracy, one to one correspondence, and number recognition.
  • Morning Tub Activity: Add a grid mat, dice, and manipulatives to a morning tub for quick, independent math practice.
  • Fine Motor Center: Pair the grid with tweezers, tongs, or small manipulatives to strengthen fine motor skills while practicing counting.
  • Take-Home Practice: Send the black and white grids home for simple counting practice with cereal, buttons, coins, or small toys.

Easy Ways to Differentiate These Counting Grids

Every group has a mix of skills and needs. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with the 5 grid.
  • Use a dot die.
  • Count each object as it goes on the grid.
  • Use large manipulatives.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Use the 10 or 20 grid.
  • Roll, count and fill the grid.
  • Tell how many spaces are left.
  • Play with a partner.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Use the 100 grid.
  • Roll two dice and add.
  • Tell how many more to fill the grid.
  • Count by 10s on the 100 grid.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Show each step and give plenty of wait time.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use fewer numbers and repeat them across several days.
  • Pair the child with a supportive partner.

Counting Grids 5, 10, 20, 100: Painting Are Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • First grade
  • Art and painting themes
  • Math centers
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Special education

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Back to School Emotions https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-back-to-school-emotions/ Thu, 07 May 2026 23:54:00 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=21992 The Back to School Emotions I Spy Flip Board Game helps kids explore feelings in a way that feels playful, interactive, and actually fun. With expressive school supply characters and fast-paced I Spy gameplay, preschool and kindergarten students build emotion recognition, emotion identification, visual scanning, and social emotional learning skills during centers, small groups, partner games, and back to school routines.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Back to School Emotions

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Preschool kindergarten early elementary

Type of Resource: PDF

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Back to School Emotions I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 I Spy picture cards, 8 to a page (tablets, pencils, glue bottles, erasers, books and more)
  • 10 full-color I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 award tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

The picture cards have no words, so kids match by looking closely. The same school supply shows up with different feelings, so kids have to check each face to find the exact match.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for Feelings Vocabulary, Speaking and Listening

This back to school emotions I Spy game supports early learning standards connected to recognizing and naming feelings, describing what kids see and taking turns in conversation.

Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4: Describe familiar people, places, things and events with details. Kids describe how each face looks and what it might be feeling.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6: Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly. Kids name the feeling on each card they find.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.C: Identify real-life connections between words and their use. Kids connect feeling words to times they felt the same way.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading

  • PK4.II.D.1: Child understands and uses a wide variety of words to label and describe people, places, things and actions. Kids label each feeling they see.
  • TEKS K.1(C): Share information and ideas by speaking audibly and clearly using the conventions of language. Kids say the feeling word out loud with each match.

Virginia English Standards of Learning

  • K.RV.1.F: Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities. Kids use feeling words while they play.
  • K.C.2.A: Describe personal experiences using complete sentences. Kids tell about a time they felt the same way as the face on the card.

The Back to School Emotions I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice with visual discrimination and feelings vocabulary using 40 picture cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the happy backpack! Kids race to spot school supplies with feeling faces on a busy I Spy board.

The picture cards show tablets, pencils, glue bottles, erasers, books and backpacks. The same school supply shows up with different feelings, so kids have to check each face to find the exact match.

The cards have pictures only, so kids who aren’t reading yet can play right along. Name each picture as you go to build feelings vocabulary while kids search.

With 10 different game boards, the same pictures land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build visual scanning, focus and attention to detail.

How to Play the Back to School Emotions I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names the feeling, then wins an award token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many pictures the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a learning center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name the feeling. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Back to School Emotions I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of feelings vocabulary, attention and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each feeling together and make the face before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name the feeling after every match.
  • Switch boards so the same pictures land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards by feeling, like happy, sad, angry and scared.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the feeling before they start searching.
  • Make a face and let kids find the matching card.
  • Ask kids to tell about a time they felt that way.
  • Have kids tell how two look-alike faces are different.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the name of each picture and give plenty of wait time to find it.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use the cards to build both receptive and expressive vocabulary.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is vocabulary, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

Back to School Emotions I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Back to school
  • SEL activities
  • Small-group instruction
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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]]> I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Back to School Shapes https://lifeovercsclub.com/i-spy-flip-board-game-back-to-school-shapes/ Thu, 07 May 2026 22:56:27 +0000 https://lifeovercsclub.com/?p=21990 The Back to School Shapes I Spy Flip Board Game is a playful way to kick off shape practice at the start of the school year. With school-themed pictures and interactive I Spy gameplay, preschool and kindergarten kids build 2D shape recognition, visual discrimination, and visual scanning skills in a way that feels fresh, fun, and engaging. It is perfect for back to school math centers, small groups, partner games, homeschool, and beginning of the year routines.

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Back to School Shapes

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Preschool kindergarten early elementary

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Back to School Shapes I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 I Spy shape cards, 8 to a page (chalkboards, apples, pencil boxes and school supplies drawn as shapes)
  • 10 full-color I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 star tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

Each back to school picture comes in more than one shape, like a chalkboard drawn as a square and an octagon, so kids have to look at the shape, not just the picture.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for 2D Shapes and Geometry

This back to school shapes I Spy game supports early math standards connected to naming shapes, describing shapes and recognizing shapes in different sizes and positions.

Common Core State Standards: Mathematics

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.1: Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes. Kids name the shape on each card.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.2: Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size. The shapes appear in different sizes, colors and positions.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for Mathematics

  • PK4.V.C.1: Child names and describes common 2D shapes and names at least 1 solid 3D shape. Kids name each shape they find.
  • PK4.V.C.4: Child recognizes common shapes, regardless of orientation and size. The board shows each shape in new spots and sizes.
  • TEKS K.6(A): Identify two-dimensional shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles and squares as special rectangles. Kids find these shapes and more.

Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

  • K.MG.2: Identify, describe, name, compare and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares and rectangles). Kids name and describe the shapes they find.

The Back to School Shapes I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice naming 2D shapes using 40 cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the matching shape! Kids race to spot school supplies drawn as shapes on a busy I Spy board.

The cards show circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, trapezoids, rhombuses and octagons. Each back to school picture comes in more than one shape, like a chalkboard drawn as a square and an octagon, so kids have to look closely at the shape to find the exact match.

Kids talk about sides and corners as they search, which builds shape vocabulary in a natural way.

With 10 different game boards, the cards land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build shape recognition, visual scanning and attention to detail.

How to Play the Back to School Shapes I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names the shape, then wins a star token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many matches the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a math center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name the shape aloud. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Back to School Shapes I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of shape, vocabulary and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each shape together before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name the shape after every match.
  • Switch boards so the cards land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards by shape.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the shape before they start searching.
  • Count the sides and corners on each shape.
  • Describe a shape without naming it and let kids find it.
  • Ask kids to find the shape somewhere in the room.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the shape name and give plenty of wait time to find the match.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Trace each shape with a finger before searching.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is math talk, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

Back to School Shapes I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • Back to school
  • Math centers
  • Small-group instruction
  • Special education
  • Speech and language therapy
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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I Spy “Flip” Board Game: Scientist

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Coordinating Activities

Scientist I Spy “Flip” Board Game

  • 40 I Spy picture cards, 8 to a page (scientists, microscopes, test tubes, beakers, thermometers and more)
  • 10 full-color I Spy game boards
  • 1 page of 20 flask tokens
  • Table of contents and preparation directions
  • I Spy “Flip” game instructions

The picture cards have no words, so kids match by looking closely. Some cards look a lot alike, like the different flasks, beakers and test tubes, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

Required Materials:

  • White cardstock, printer and ink
  • Laminator
  • Paper cutter or scissors
  • Optional: mini erasers or counters to use as tokens

Standards for Vocabulary and Speaking and Listening

This scientist I Spy game supports early learning standards connected to science vocabulary, visual discrimination and taking turns in conversation.

Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.A: Sort common objects into categories to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent. Kids sort the pictures into scientists and science tools.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.C: Identify real-life connections between words and their use. Kids talk about science words they know from real life.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Players take turns, name the pictures and talk about each match.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading

  • PK4.II.D.1: Child understands and uses a wide variety of words to label and describe people, places, things and actions. Kids name and describe each science picture they find.
  • PK4.II.D.3: Child consistently understands and uses new vocabulary learned through books, conversations and play. Every round brings more chances to hear and use the theme words.
  • TEKS K.1(D): Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns. Players take turns flipping cards and searching the board.

Virginia English Standards of Learning

  • K.RV.1.C: Use vocabulary from across content areas. Kids build science vocabulary as they play.
  • K.RV.1.F: Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities. Kids name each picture when they find it.
  • K.C.1.A.i: Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions. Kids take turns and wait for each player to flip.

The Scientist I Spy “Flip” Board Game gives preschool and kindergarten kids hands-on practice with visual discrimination and science vocabulary using 40 picture cards and 10 colorful game boards.

Flip a card and find the microscope! Kids race to spot scientists, beakers and test tubes on a busy I Spy board while they talk about how scientists explore.

The picture cards show scientists, microscopes, test tubes, beakers, thermometers, light bulbs and rocks. Some cards look a lot alike, like the different flasks, beakers and test tubes, so kids have to check the details to find the exact match.

The cards have pictures only, so kids who aren’t reading yet can play right along. Name each picture as you go to build science vocabulary while kids search.

With 10 different game boards, the same pictures land in new spots each round. That keeps the search fresh while kids build visual scanning, focus and attention to detail.

How to Play the Scientist I Spy Game

  1. Choose one I Spy game board and place it where every player can see it. Deal the picture cards face down so each player has a small stack.
  2. All players flip their top card at the same time and race to find the matching picture on the board.
  3. The first player to point to the right picture names it, then wins a flask token or keeps the card as a point. Play until every card is flipped. The player with the most points wins!

Cooperative Play: Put the picture cards in one shared pile. Kids take turns flipping a card and work together to find it on the board. Cover each match with a token to see how many pictures the group can find.

Independent Play: Set one board and a stack of cards in a learning center. Kids flip one card at a time, find the picture and name it. Covering each picture with a token or mini eraser adds a little fine motor practice.

Easy Ways to Differentiate This Scientist I Spy Game

Every group has a mix of vocabulary, attention and visual scanning skills. These simple changes keep the I Spy routine familiar while meeting each child where they are.

For Children Who Need More Support:

  • Start with 8 to 10 cards and one board.
  • Name each picture together before you start the game.
  • Model the first flip, search and match.
  • Accept pointing or touching as an answer.

For On-Level Practice:

  • Play with all 40 cards and one board.
  • Have kids name each picture after every match.
  • Switch boards so the same pictures land in new spots.
  • Sort the cards into people and science tools.

For an Extra Challenge:

  • Have kids name the picture before they start searching.
  • Describe a picture without naming it and let kids find it.
  • Ask kids what each tool helps a scientist do.
  • Have kids tell how two look-alike pictures are different.

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:

  • Say the name of each picture and give plenty of wait time to find it.
  • Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
  • Use the cards to build both receptive and expressive vocabulary.
  • Play cooperatively when the goal is vocabulary, not speed.
  • Have kids place a token on each match for added fine motor practice.

Scientist I Spy Game Is Perfect For:

  • Preschool and pre-K
  • Kindergarten
  • STEM centers
  • Community helper themes
  • Small-group instruction
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Special education
  • ELL and multilingual learners
  • Homeschool
  • Early finishers

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