I Spy Shapes
By Preschool Vibes

Quick Answer

I Spy Shapes is a hands-on, visual activity that helps preschoolers identify and differentiate common shapes through simple, repeatable practice. Each page keeps the focus on one shape while allowing you to rotate materials for multisensory learning.

What’s Inside

8 Shape Pages:
Each page focuses on one shape — square, triangle, oval, star, diamond, rectangle, and heart — with a clear prompt such as “I spy the square.”

Targeted Shape Practice:
Each page includes multiple examples of the featured shape mixed in with the other shapes to encourage visual scanning, discrimination, and shape recognition.

How to Use

Use these pages at a table or in a small-group setting with a variety of materials:

• Magnetic bingo chips and a wand

• Tweezers and pom-poms

• Mini erasers or small manipulatives

• Playdough balls

• Paint dotters

• Coloring for a low-prep option

Learners locate and mark the target shape while naming it, building recognition through repetition.

Why This Works

• Strengthens shape recognition and visual discrimination

• Builds fine motor control through varied materials

• Supports multi-sensory learning without extra prep

• Easy to reuse with different tools to keep practice engaging

I Spy Shapes works well as a shape table activity, a small-group task, or an independent practice option that stays consistent while materials change.