Walks aren’t only for warm weather; a wintry walk can be magical and educational, especially when playing a game like I Spy! Bundle up, and take this list of scavenger hunt ideas out into the neighborhood or local park for some fresh air and outdoor wintry fun!
Wintry I Spy Items
- Snowman
- Bird
- Squirrel
- A blue house
- Car covered in snow
- Chunk of ice
- House with decorations up
- Icicles
- Lost mitten or hat
- A tree that still has leaves
- Someone walking a dog
- Berries on a tree or bush
- Animal footprint in the snow
- Evergreen tree
- Broken tree branch
Once inside, form your wintry walk, make some hot cocoa, and continue the fun with these free winter I Spy printables and wither-themed games!
- Printable Snowday I-Spy Game from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
- KneeBouncers interactive Numbrrrs Game
- KneeBouncers Get the Scoop Colors Game
- Winter I Spy Game for Preschoolers from Hands-on Learning with Life Over C’s
- 50 Free Ulitmate Outdoor I Spy Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids from The Vintage Modern Wife
If you live in a region that doesn’t see a lot of snow or cold in the winter, you can still have outdoor wintry fun! Try searching for these winter I Spy items in picture books or while watching a winter-themed movie or TV episode. You can also create your own version of an I Spy walk, searching for items you know might pop up where you live!
Why Play I Spy?
I Spy walks and scavenger hunts are an excellent outdoor activity any time of the year! I Spy is also a fun way to pass the time on car rides, waiting at the doctor’s office, in the grocery store, or a restaurant; I Spy works anywhere your little one needs some engagement to keep them entertained!
And I Spy isn’t just fun; it’s also educational! Playing I Spy helps your child recognize familiar items, develop schema, categorize items, learn shapes and colors, and build their language skills!
January 23, 2024, by L. Elizabeth Forry