Outdoor Wintry Fun: Winter, I Spy Walk

Walks aren’t only for warm weather; a wintry walk can be magical and educational, especially when playing a game like I Spy! Bundle up, and take this list of scavenger hunt ideas out into the neighborhood or local park for some fresh air and outdoor wintry fun!

Wintry I Spy Items

1. Snowman
2. Bird
3. Squirrel
4. A blue house
5. Car covered in snow
6. Chunk of ice
7. House with decorations up
8. Icicles
9. Lost mitten or hat
10. A tree that still has leaves
11. Someone walking a dog
12. Berries on a tree or bush
13. Animal footprint in the snow
14. Evergreen tree
15. Broken tree branch

Once inside, form your wintry walk, make some hot cocoa, and continue the fun with these free winter I Spy printables and wither-themed games!

• Printable Snowday I-Spy Game from Hey, Let’s Make Stuff
• KneeBouncers interactive Numbrrrs Game
• KneeBouncers Get the Scoop Colors Game
• Winter I Spy Game for Preschoolers from Hands-on Learning with Life Over C’s
• 50 Free Ulitmate Outdoor I Spy Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids from The Vintage Modern Wife

If you live in a region that doesn’t see a lot of snow or cold in the winter, you can still have outdoor wintry fun! Try searching for these winter I Spy items in picture books or while watching a winter-themed movie or TV episode. You can also create your own version of an I Spy walk, searching for items you know might pop up where you live!

Why Play I Spy?

I Spy walks and scavenger hunts are an excellent outdoor activity any time of the year! I Spy is also a fun way to pass the time on car rides, waiting at the doctor’s office, in the grocery store, or a restaurant; I Spy works anywhere your little one needs some engagement to keep them entertained!

And I Spy isn’t just fun; it’s also educational! Playing I Spy helps your child recognize familiar items, develop schema, categorize items, learn shapes and colors, and build their language skills!

January 23, 2024, by L. Elizabeth Forry