"I Spy" is a classic game that kids love. Not only can it be modified and used with any subject at any age, but it can be made educational and played anywhere because it does not require any materials. Find out what your child is currently learning about, and try using "I Spy" to "study"!
"I spy with my little eye five ways to use this game to help my child understand what is being taught in the classroom.. "
SCIENCE (Living Things and Non-Living Things)
"I spy with my little eye an ant crawling out of its hole. Is it a living thing or a non-living thing?"
SOCIAL STUDIES (Great Lakes and Mapping)
"I spy with my little eye a lake that borders Ontario and the United States."
READING (Phonological Awareness)
"I spy with my little eye something in this park that begins with a "tr" sound."
MATHEMATICS (Measurement)
"I spy with my little eye the distance that we just walked around the block would be best measured in kilometres, inches, or metres?"
TIP: Take advantage of your surroundings. Use signs, license plates, nature, etc. to help your child with his/her learning. Just look around! Almost anything can be made into a learning experience!!
