No matter your child's reading level, there is an I Spy look and find book to entertain and teach him. The I Spy board books are ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Titles such as, “I Spy Little Animals” and “I Spy Little Christmas” feature brightly colored pictures and age-appropriate rhymes that will hold his interest and spark his problem-solving curiosity. “I Spy Little Letters” and “I Spy Little Numbers” use riddle and search games to encourage letter and number recognition.
“I Spy Preschool Game” has the players match riddles with pictures. Only the correct answers will interlock. This game can be played alone or in groups. Skills learned from this game include matching, reading, problem-solving and social interaction.
In, “I Spy Bingo,” preschoolers search their colorful Bingo cards for pictures matching the caller’s cards. Bingo is reached when four pictures in a row are covered. This game promotes early reading skills, counting, fine motor skills and listening.
The I Spy series offers video games in multiple formats. Some video games may be challenging for young preschoolers. However, games such as “I Spy Treasure Hunt” for the Leapster game system is ideal for those nearing Kindergarten age. This pirate-themed video game has a selection of memory, matching and reasoning mini games. All incorporate the I Spy riddles that keep your child thinking as she plays.
The game “I Spy Funhouse” is available in both CD-ROM and Nintendo DS formats. Your child will play brain-teasing games for tickets to carnival activities. She will solve riddles and search for scavenger hunt items while learning important vocabulary, logic and sorting skills.
Visit scholastic.com with your preschooler to play a variety of I Spy online games. Choose from virtual puzzles, matching games and traditional I Spy look and find games. There is also an online version of the “I Spy Bingo” game. Your child will practice his fine motor skills as he manipulates the mouse in games such as, “I Spy City,” where he can zoom in on a city block to find all the items listed in the rhyme. In addition to the rhyme appearing on the screen, you can turn on the sound and have the rhyme read to your child for independent play.