Looking for a fun way to keep kids busy during the winter months? This free I Spy Winter printable is the perfect activity.
With easy, medium, and hard versions in both color and black-and-white, it works well for classrooms, snow day activities, or a quiet moment at home.
Best of all, no email required (because we all get enough of those)!
Check out the next season’s activity: I SPY Spring!
Feel free to print as many pages as you need for home, classroom, church, etc. However, selling or claiming them as your own is prohibited. If you know of any fellow moms or teachers who would like to use them, please share the link to this post with them.
How to Download?
There are two ways to download each page:
- Click on the page you want to download to open a new window in PDF format. Then, proceed to print from that window.
- Click the yellow “Download PDF” button under each page you want to print to trigger a download to your phone or computer.
In every worksheet, kids (and why not adults, too) will search for the following classic Winter icons:
- Winter Jacket
- Snowflake
- Beanie hat
- Ice skates
- Mitten
- Scarf
- Snowy pine tree
- Snowman
- Penguin
- Hot cocoa
Each level increases in detail and adds smaller images to make the challenge harder, allowing preschoolers through adults to enjoy spotting all the winter favorites.
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 by requiring children to focus on details, identify patterns, and spot hidden objects. It also strengthens language development by prompting kids to describe what they see, expanding their vocabulary, and helping them 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, Winter Season!).
These games promote teamwork, communication, and confidence, whether played alone or in groups, facilitating bonding and social interactions.
To keep everything organized, this winter I SPY set is broken into easy, medium, and hard sections, each with its own heading. A solution page is included at the end so kids can check their answers or get help when needed.
With three levels of difficulty, there’s a challenge for everyone:
Easy Level I SPY WINTER
Preschoolers and early kindergarteners will love it!
Medium Level I SPY WINTER
Just right for first and second graders.
Hard Level I SPY WINTER
A tricky challenge for older kids & adults!
So, whether it’s a snow day, a classroom winter activity, or a fun family game at home, this Winter I SPY printable is a simple way to keep kids engaged and entertained.
Solution
Download this handy solution page for quick answers—perfect for parents or teachers who want to check puzzles without solving them first.
You May Like These…
I hope you enjoyed solving this fun winter activity with your little ones. Here are more fun wintery puzzles and activities you and your kids may enjoy!
- 10+ Winter Crossword Puzzles
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- 35+ Winter Dot Marker Printables For Kids
- Paper Hot Cocoa Craft for Kids
- Paper Plate Penguin for Kids
- Paper Plate Snowman Craft for Kids
Happy Spying!
