You just need to be able to look around and talk with your child. That’s because your child has to think of the names of objects and the letters they begin with, if they can. ‘I spy’ is also great for building your child’s vocabulary and understanding of language. When your child waits for their turn, they're learning how to play and cooperate with others. ‘I spy’ is a turn-taking game, so it helps to develop your child’s social skills.

‘I spy’ is a simple game that you and your child can play anywhere.