I Spy “Flip” Board game: Dentist
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Coordinating Activities
What's Included:
- I Spy Board Game
- Token Cards
- I Spy Flip Cards
- Game Instructions
Required Materials:
- Laminator
- Paper Cutter
- Paper, Printer, Ink
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I Spy "Flip" Board game: Dentist
Bring community helpers to life with this fast-paced, hands-on Dentist Edition of our I Spy “Flip” Board Game!
Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary learners, this activity combines visual discrimination, vocabulary building, and social-emotional skills into one exciting package.
Kids will race to find dental tools, smiling patients, and hardworking dentists as they flip cards, scan their boards, and claim tokens.
The best part? They’ll be practicing turn-taking, observation, and communication skills while having a blast.
With bright, engaging images and simple gameplay, this game is ideal for literacy centers, morning tubs, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or small group time. Teachers and parents love how easy it is to set up, and kids can’t get enough of the friendly competition.
What’s Included:
- 10 colorful game boards featuring dental-themed images like toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, gloves, x-rays, and more
- 40 full-color I Spy image cards for matching and vocabulary building
- Printable token cards to track points or reward winners
- Easy-to-follow teacher directions for quick setup and flexible gameplay options
Skills Covered:
- Visual discrimination: Strengthen observation skills by quickly locating matching images
- Vocabulary building: Learn community helper and dentist-themed words
- Fine motor development: Flip cards, point to matches, and place tokens
- Turn-taking and cooperation: Practice social skills through structured play
- Speech and language support: Encourage discussion about the role of dentists and dental care
- Cognitive flexibility: Adapt strategies as players search for different images each round
🎯 Learning Standards Addressed:
Texas Pre-K Guidelines (2022):
- V.A.1: Engage in conversations using new vocabulary
- V.C.1: Participate in activities that require visual discrimination
Virginia ELDS (2021):
- LLD4.1a: Recognize and name familiar people, places, and things
Virginia ELDS (2021):
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5: Explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings
How to Use:
- Print and cut the image cards and game boards.
- Give each player a game board and a small stack of image cards.
- Flip over a card and race to find the matching picture.
- First to point it out (or cover it) earns a token!
- Continue flipping cards until all matches are found.
This I Spy board game is perfect for literacy centers, morning tubs, partner work, or small group time. You can even laminate the boards and cards to reuse all year long!
Add excitement and movement to your classroom while building foundational skills that matter. The Dentist Theme I Spy Flip Board Game is a great way to support early learners through fun, active play!
