But now, you'll have a list of 31 unique games that even a 3-year-old can join in with. A few of these ideas will be best for the preschool set, but most will work for a wide range of ages!
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The version of this game that I grew up with was "Bumblebee, bumblebee, I see something you don't see & it's ___" (anyone else play it this way)?
One of the best things about this game is that it can be played anywhere - our favorite time is while waiting for appointments.
I Spy can also be an educational game, since you can choose to focus on whatever your child is learning at the moment (colors, beginning sounds/letters, rhymes, etc.) I would use this game all the time as a teacher - while walking around campus, waiting for dismissal, riding the bus on field trips...
I Spy
Players: 2 or more
Ages: 3 +
Place: anywhere
Equipment: none
How to play: One person chooses an object that is in view of all players and says, "I spy, with my little eye, something that is ____" (or go with the bumblebee version). The blank is filled in with a color, letter, rhyming word, etc. - like "I spy something green" and it's the plant in the corner.
This is a game that everyone can join in on - no winner or loser - and it can be loads of fun.
Have you played this game before? I'd love to hear! Either leave a comment below or email me at lisahealy (at) outlook (dot) com.
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