Looking for a festive way to keep kids busy this holiday? This free I Spy Thanksgiving printable is the answer.
With easy, medium, and hard versions in both color and black-and-white, it’s great for classrooms, family gatherings, or a quiet moment at home.
Best of all, you don’t need a subscription to access it! The printable is available for download at the end of the article.

In every worksheet, kids (and why not adults, too) will search for the following classic Thanksgiving Day icons:
- Roasted turkey
- Pumpkin
- Feather
- Turkey animal
- Pumpkin pie slice
- Corn
- Gravy
- Pilgrim hat
- Cornucopia
- Silverware (fork & spoon)
Each level increases in detail and adds smaller images to make the challenge harder, allowing preschoolers through adults to enjoy spotting all the Thanksgiving favorites.
And don’t worry about getting stuck; each printable comes with a handy solution page, so you can quickly check answers without solving the problems yourself—unless you want to!
With three levels of difficulty, there’s a challenge for everyone:
Easy
Preschoolers, kindergarteners, and even first-graders will love it!
Medium
Just right for second and third-graders.
Hard
A tricky challenge for older kids & adults!
Whether it’s before the big meal, during a classroom holiday party, or simply a fun family activity, this Thanksgiving I Spy printable is a festive way to keep kids engaged and entertained.
Tools Needed
The great thing about this activity is that you only need a few tools and materials that you probably already have at home.
- Printer
- White Cardstock (You can also use regular paper)
- Colors or markers (For coloring version)
Why I SPY?
“I Spy” games are a great way to entertain children and develop their little brains!
This activity enhances critical thinking, memory, and visual perception because children must focus on details, identify patterns, and spot hidden objects. It also strengthens language development by making kids describe what they see, expanding their vocabulary, and enabling them to construct grammatically correct sentences.
Beyond academics, “I Spy” games teach patience, attention, and concentration. They also help children practice categorization skills by searching for objects by color, size, or theme (in this case, Thanksgiving Day!).
These games promote teamwork, communication, and confidence, whether played alone or in groups, facilitating bonding and social interactions.
How to Download
Here’s the I SPY THANKSGIVING printable! Click the image to open the PDF in a new window, or click the yellow button to download it on your phone or computer.
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Happy Spying!