I Spy Counting Worksheets

Encourage independent quiet time in your child with these printable I Spy Counting Worksheets. I Spy Worksheets allow your child to work on visual discrimination, counting, and writing numbers. They are a great option for when you’re wanting a screen-free activity that is quick and easy to access and implement – just print and grab some crayons or pencils and you’re ready to go.

Related: Learning Numbers with the Bible

What are I Spy Worksheets?

I Spy worksheets are educational activity sheets designed for children that combine fun with learning. These worksheets typically feature a page full of small, detailed pictures or a scene filled with various objects, characters, or items. The main objective for the child is to “spy” or find the specific items listed on the worksheet within the collage or picture.

Sometimes there is only one of each object to find on the page, and some worksheets will also incorporate counting, so the child will have to find multiple pictures of the same item on the page and count how many they find.

I Spy books were popular when I was younger and were great for a lazy afternoon or to pass the time on a long car ride. Check out these I Spy books and games.

I Spy Books & Games

I Spy Treasure Hunt: A Book of Picture RiddlesThe Big Book of Search & FindI Spy: A Book of Picture RiddlesI SPY Eagle Eye Find-It GameSpot It! Classic – Award-Winning Card GameFind it Games – Hidden Object Search Game

I Spy Bible Story Pages

In this post, I’m sharing some Bible-themed I Spy pages. There are four pages, each one themed around a story or person in the Bible – Adam & Eve, Noah’s Ark, Moses, and Joseph. Each I Spy page has an assortment of 8 objects for the child to find and count. Once they count each object, there is a space to write the number at the bottom of the page next to that object. If your child enjoys coloring, they may want to color the pictures too.

Here’s a little tip for helping with counting so that you don’t miss an object or double-count them – mark each object in some way as you count. You can mark the object by coloring it, putting an X on it, circling it, or using a do-a-dot dabber to mark the items as you count. Just be sure you use a different color so that the objects are easier to decipher.

Want to challenge your child even more? Set a timer and see how fast he or she can count the objects correctly on the page. Then have them do it again to see if they can beat their time.

Here is what your child will find and count on each page:

Adam & Eve – serpent, apple, Adam, Eve, God, tree, Earth, Bible

Noah’s Ark – Noah, Noah’s wife, lion, rainbow, ark, elephant, rain cloud

Moses – Ark of the Covenant, tablet, Pharaoh, plague of locusts, plague of frogs, Moses holding tablets, burning bush, Bible

Joseph – Joseph, wheat, cow, Pharaoh, Joseph’s brothers, Joseph’s father, Joseph with his father, Bible

Preparing the Coloring Pages

You’ll need the following supplies to get these pages ready to use. Here is what you’ll need:

• Crayons, pencils, markers, or dabbers
• Printer
• Printer paper

Wireless Color All-in-One PrinterPrinter PaperTHE BEST PencilsCrayola Large CrayonsDo A Dot Art! MarkersCrayola Broad Line Markers

Once you have your supplies, this is what you’ll need to do:

1. Scroll down to the end of this post to the form where you can input your email address. Put in your name and email to request that the I Spy pages be sent to your inbox.
2. Find the email with the file in your inbox (if you don’t see it, check your junk mail), download it, and save it.
3. Open the file on your computer and print out the worksheets. When you print, you may need to choose the setting ‘Fit to Page’ or a similar setting to make sure it fits the page.
4. Sit your child down at a table with one worksheet at a time, along with the writing utensil you choose. Explain to them what to do and let them begin counting. Be available in case your child has any issues or questions.

Benefits of I Spy Worksheets

• Improves visual skills: Children need to discriminate between objects and track which objects they have counted while working through the I Spy page.
• Reinforces number skills: I Spy pages will help children practice counting skills, as well as practice writing numbers.
• Focus and Concentration: Completing an I Spy worksheet encourages children to concentrate on the task at hand, promoting focus and attention.
• Patience and Perseverance: Finding all the items on an I Spy worksheet requires patience and perseverance, teaching children to keep trying even when a task is challenging.
• Quiet Time Activity: These worksheets are the perfect activity for when your child needs a quiet time activity, for when you need your child’s attention to be occupied, or if you need a fun activity for a rainy afternoon.

I Spy worksheets can be used in so many situations and places. Here are some ideas of when these pages might come in handy:

• Road trips, or any kind of long distance travel
• Waiting at the doctor’s office
• A before bed, wind-down activity
• When you’re working on dinner or a chore and you need your child to be occupied
• Part of a Bible story-themed unit study
• While reading the corresponding Bible story
• What you’re out to eat at a sit-down restaurant
• When you need a screen-free activity
• A rainy day activity
• Independent quiet time activity
• In your homeschool, classroom, or Sunday school

More Quiet Time Activities

If you are looking for even more activities to occupy your child’s time during quiet time or independent time, consider some of these ideas.

Pretend Play – Kids love using their imagination. Pretend play is a great way to allow their imagination to run wild. Print out some of these pretend play printables, set them up for your child, and your child will be entertained for hours.

Color by Dots Pages – Your preschooler will love these Color by Dots coloring pages. Discover a fun-filled way to reinforce color recognition and identification with these printable pages.

Fine Motor Color Sorting – Turn snack time into learning time with this Froot Loop color sorting fine motor activity. An easy setup, minimal supplies, and endless fun await your toddler or preschooler. 

Cardboard Boxes – For some reason, cardboard boxes can entertain a child for hours. There’s just something fun and magical about a cardboard box. Check out the many things you can do with a cardboard box.

Books – You can never go wrong with books. Even if your child isn’t able to read, they can still enjoy books independently during quiet time. Give them some colorful picture books and they will enjoy just flipping through and exploring what each page holds.

Building Toys – Playing with building toys is great for kids because it boosts their fine motor skills and helps them understand space and shapes. 

Magnetic Construction SetTINKERTOY 200 Piece Super Building SetJumbo Extra-Thick Cardboard Building BlocksSuper Sorting PiePlay-Doh Fun Tub PlaysetMosaic Sticker Art

I Spy worksheets are a fun and educational activity that allows children to work on visual discrimination, counting, and writing numbers. These printable worksheets are a great option for screen-free activities that are quick and easy to access and implement. They can be used in a variety of situations and are a perfect addition to any quiet time or independent play routine. Through I Spy worksheets, children can improve their visual skills, reinforce number skills, and develop focus, patience, and perseverance. I hope your child has fun while learning with these Bible-themed I Spy Worksheets.

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