Free Printable Thanksgiving I Spy

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids entertained this Thanksgiving? This Free Printable Thanksgiving I Spy game is a festive search-and-find activity that combines observation, counting, and a little holiday fun! Children will enjoy searching through the busy picture to find all the Thanksgiving-themed objects, count how many times each one appears, and write the correct number in the matching box.

There are two versions to choose from: a colorful Thanksgiving I Spy activity sheet and a black-and-white version that kids can color themselves. Both printables come with an answer key, making them an easy addition to your Thanksgiving activities at home or in the classroom.

Free Printable Thanksgiving I Spy Game

Get ready for a Thanksgiving picture hunt! Each activity sheet features a collection of adorable Thanksgiving-themed illustrations scattered throughout a large search area. Children need to look carefully, identify each picture, count how many times it appears, and record the total in the corresponding box at the bottom of the page.

Can they find all the pumpkins, turkeys, acorns, corn, and other festive pictures? Encourage them to take their time and double-check their counts before filling in the answers.

The activity includes eight different Thanksgiving-themed pictures:

Pumpkins
Cornucopias
Pilgrim hats
Corn on the cob
Acorns
Maple leaves
Turkeys
Football

Choose Your Favorite Thanksgiving Activity Sheet

Both versions feature the same illustrations and counting activity, so children can choose the one they like best.

1. Color Thanksgiving I Spy

The full-color version features cheerful, colorful Thanksgiving illustrations, including smiling pumpkins, cute turkeys, autumn leaves, corn, acorns, and more. It’s ready to print and play, making it a great choice for a quick Thanksgiving activity without any extra preparation.

Print this version when you want a ready-to-use game for a classroom celebration, Thanksgiving party, or a little holiday entertainment at home.

Download: Free Printable Thanksgiving I Spy in Color (PDF)

2. Black and White Thanksgiving I Spy

Prefer an activity that includes a little coloring fun? The black-and-white version features the same adorable Thanksgiving illustrations in simple line art. Children can color the pictures while enjoying the search-and-find game.

This version is also a great option for classrooms, as children can personalize their activity sheet with their favorite colors once they’ve finished counting.

Download: Free Printable Thanksgiving I Spy Coloring Activity (PDF)

How to Play Thanksgiving I Spy

Playing this Thanksgiving I Spy game is easy! All you need is a printed activity sheet and a pencil.

Print your preferred version of the Thanksgiving I Spy worksheet.
Look carefully at all the pictures inside the large rectangle.
Find the first Thanksgiving picture shown at the bottom of the page.
Count how many times that picture appears in the search area.
Write the correct number in the empty box next to it.
Repeat for all eight pictures until every box is filled in.
Use the answer key to check the answers!

For an extra challenge, encourage children to find and count all the pictures without help. Younger kids can work together with a parent, teacher, or sibling.

Fun Ways to Use These Thanksgiving I Spy Printables

These Thanksgiving activity sheets are versatile and can be used in lots of different ways. Here are a few ideas:

Thanksgiving classroom activity: Use the worksheets as a fun counting activity during the days leading up to Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving party game: Hand out the activity sheets to keep children entertained while everyone prepares for the holiday meal.
Kids’ Thanksgiving table activity: Place a copy at each child’s seat for some quiet entertainment before dinner.
Homeschool activity: Practice counting, number recognition, and visual observation in a festive way.
Thanksgiving activity station: Set up a small activity corner with crayons, pencils, and both versions of the game.

You can even turn it into a friendly competition! See who can find all eight pictures and complete their worksheet first. Just make sure everyone checks their answers before declaring a winner!

Printing Instructions

Both Thanksgiving I Spy activities are available as free PDF downloads in US Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches). Each version also includes a separate answer key.

Download the PDF version you want to use.
Open the file with a PDF reader.
Select US Letter paper size.
Choose Fit to Page in your printer settings if needed.
Print and enjoy!

For the black-and-white version, regular printer paper works well with crayons or colored pencils. The full-color version is ready to enjoy as soon as it comes out of the printer.

More Thanksgiving Fun

Looking for even more ways to celebrate the holiday with the kids? Explore our other Thanksgiving printables and activities for more festive fun. From coloring pages and activity sheets to games and crafts, there are plenty of ways to keep little hands busy during the holiday season.

Enjoyed this Thanksgiving I Spy game? Don’t forget to save it to Pinterest so you can easily find it again when planning your Thanksgiving activities!

Personal Use Only. These free Thanksgiving I Spy printables are for personal use only. They may not be sold, redistributed, or used for commercial purposes.