A Guide for Parents - Brain Quest® creates an atmosphere where children strive to do well and take pride in demonstrating what they know. Devised as a natural extension for younger preschoolers, Brain Quest Preschool is an educational game that invites positive interaction between parents and children to promote language development, cognitive growth and social skills. But just as important, Brain Quest is designed to be fun—it’s a way for you and your child to enjoy a learning activity together. How to Play Simply ask the questions on the picture card directly following the question card. Don’t be concerned if your child can’t answer some of the questions. Children progress at different rates and learn in different ways. Every time you play, your child learns something new. Building Blocks i By listening and responding to the questions in the game, your child will develop vocabulary and syntax skills. Other basics include counting, recognizing shapes, comparing sizes and matching pairs. Visual The Fun Factor Let your child determine when and how long to play. If he or she asks to play a card again, go right ahead. (Repetition is 0 good learning tool!) Most four-year-olds have 0 short attention span; put the game away when your child loses interest. Remember, your main goal is to have a good time. And keep in mind thot Brain Quest is portable— \ you and your child can play j ) virtually anywhere, anytime,Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of Brain Quest Preschool CUFF NS PO SRT EFT R SERGE ESE R SES EERE Heese eepoeene 1. Introduce Amanda the Panda Point to Amando's picture on the front cover, then ask your child to find Amanda on a picture card. Talk about how Amanda will appear throughout the game. 2. Help Your Child Enjoy the Game Feel free to reword questions or make up your own, Talk about the pictures, and give your own clues— whatever you feel your child may need to respond and communicate with you. Be sure to praise your child throughout. 3, Let Your Child's Responses Guide the Game If the printed answer is “bird,” for example, and your child answers “canary” or “chicken,” that’s fine— you can take the opportunity to explore the concepts of groups and kinds. If your child doesn't answer a question and instead starts talking about something else, that’s fine, too—communication is the goal. 4. Relate the Game to Your Child's Everyday Life Once your child begins to recognize a letter, give family examples— "“B is for bed,” “B is for banana,” and so on. If your child can count up to ten, relate the counting to something in his or her room: for example, “How many teddy bears are in the basket?” 5. Broaden Your Child's Interests If you come upon a subject that’s unfamiliar to your child, use it as an opportunity to introduce something now. For instance, if your child doesn’t know a particular rhyme or storybook character, now is the perfect time to %% introduce the source itself.oN f QUESTIONS Look at this computer system. Where is the keyboard? Find the car parked in back of the red truck.- ' ANSWERSOLIESTTO Ac WYEIT LUN a Which mouse is down on the seesaw? Find two things to wear on a very hot day.f QUESTIONS What color is the tallest | building? | I have claws and Live in the sea. Which one am I?\ rf ANSWERSQUESTIONS - How many wheels are on the bicycle? How many pennies do you see? A circle is round, Find the circles in this picture.Find the shape of the planet Earth. Which tool do you use to pound a nail? “Lion” begins with “L.” Which word begins like “Lion”: Lollipop (©)ANSWERSQUESTIONS ‘ This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right order?oN ANSWERS > sz LES 2 a SBE ;QUESTIONS Oops! Which animal is the wrong color? What number is this?the mouseQUESTIONS What is missing from thisf ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which lamb is feeling well? Name the pictures. Which one rhymes with “pest”? =‘\ ANSWERSfF QUESTIONS | We are at the playground. Let’s find things that start with “s” as in “sun” ~suilboat, swing, seesaw, slide, sand, soccer ball, hAateboard, scooterY QUESTIONS - What is missing from this sneaker?oN ANSWERS’ QUESTIONS Which hot dog looks just like the hot dog in the circle? What part of your body should you wash before you eat a meal? Which telephone wire has 4 bluebirds on it?“ ‘ ANSWERSY QUESTIONS ‘ Show me the duck’s foot. What number is this? Which sign has the same word as the one you see in the circle? WAY - 7 iQUESTIONS - Which picture goes with "Cc Where does the stamp go on this envelope? Which basket has 6 Easter eggs in it" ANSWERSFind all the ghosts in ant ke) asa ep aS Th P A SN LX} Se x EOS = ie a Ss Ry Sa NS) yANSWERS yy oN QUESTIONS Which one would you see at Christmas? How many green balloons does the dog have? I have black dots on my body. Which one am I?ANSWERS y a oe ras) 0 Vv eS Ss wv EC J the ladybug"aig eee | ’ QUESTIONS Which one do you blow into to make a loud sound? A circle is round. How many circles are on the flag? Which is the fastest way to travel?oo’ ANSWERS the whistle’ QUESTION ie 7 2 5SecA |G y NAY] ; aN WA A yQUESTIONS | Name the pictures. Which one rhymes with “dish”? Which three shapes areANSWERSQUESTIONS ° Can you find five things wrong in this Crazy Mart?ANSWERS ° —————_- Pa ean AGWhich animal is the fawn’s How many fish are swimming in the sea?QUESTIONS ‘ Which picture goes with “C"?“Baby” begins with “b.” Which word begins like Find the house just like the house in the circle. Which animal is going up the ladder?A circle is round. Find the round-shaped window.QUE S| iC ) NS This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right order?How many baby birds are in the nest? Look for the pattern. What shape is Amanda hiding? Which would you wear in the rain?QUESTIONS | Which hat would a firefighter wear? “Tiger” begins with “t." Which word begins like “tiger”: radio, telephone?telephoneQUESTIONS \ Which fruit has been ? peeled?ANSWERS the banana 7 D7 PR Sy ho AB a eee SagI's FUN to Smart ant to have more fun with RAIN 31? Here’s the canton line. hod don’t forget to visit www. brainguest.com for the question of the day, games, updates, and more. Available wherever children's yaks and games are sold, or visit www. brainquest.com.eee eb BRAIN QUEST MATH Grodes 1-3 BRAIN QUEST AMERICA Ages 9-12 BRAIN QUEST FOR THE CAR Ages 7-12 BRAIN QUEST PRESIDENTS Ages 9-12 BRAIN QUEST READING Grades 1-3 BRAIN QUEST WORKBOOKS Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award Pre-K-Grade 4 BRAIN QUEST WRITE & ERASE Tillywig Top Fun Award Winner Ages 3 and Up Available wherever children's books and games are sold, or visit www. brainquest.com, NEW! BRAIN QUEST APP Enter the land of Brain Quest and embark on a quest for knowledge. To find out more, please scan the code on the side of the box, or visit www. brainquest.corm, For Grades L$ To find out more about other Workman books and calendars for kids and farnilies, please viiil oot We Workin Conn (workman)"QUESTIONSQUESTIONS - This story is all mixed up. Canr QUESTIONS How old is Amanda?QUESTIONS | Which toy car costs less? Guess what this is. Look carefully. Which glass has the most juice? W's = e |ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which food begins with the letter “P”? What part of your body do you use to pet an ani Show me the numbers in the right order.Put the Band-Aid on the~ QUESTIONS Which one do you play by pressing the black and white keys? What number is this? Look for the pattern. What kind of flower is missing?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which word begins like “elephant”: elevator, giraffe? Find the other half of the crown in the circle.> ANSWERS oO ras) o > wv —! ovQUESTIONS ° Which dog is going under the fence? What is missing from these sunglasses?, QUESTIONS What game is Amanda playing?Y QUESTIONS Find all the monkeys in thisoN rf ANSWERSName the pictures. Which one rhymes with “jar”? Look carefully. What is wrong here? Which piece fit eis puzzle?QUESTIONS Which balloon is Amanda holding in her left hand? Which sign has the same word as the one you see in the circle? Which plate has the most pancakes?\ QUESTIONS Oops! Which food is the wrong color? Find the rabbit just like the eTaBPIE in the circle.r ANSWERS \ the turkey > - yeQUESTIONS ' Name all the foods. Which do you like best? Amanda's card has 4 diamonds. Abbott’s card has 6. Which card has more diamonds? Which picture goes with "6°?ANSWERSfF QUESTIONS | Who is the youngest in this family? Show me the other children. The mother? Father? Grandmother?\ ANSWERSi — OE SIE a —— How many thumbs are showing? Waa Which boots would you wear to keep warm in winter?QUESTIONS Who is wearing a green T-shirt? Which bucket was turned upside down to make this sand castle? a Which word begins like “hen”: hat, mouse, umbrella?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which two words are the Coat) Look for the pattern. What was in the bottle that fell ee Three balls are round. Which ball is differen- ANSWERSPut the ring on the Little finger.We are in the park. Show me everything that is round.ANSWERSaf WH I wt | he TO [ What might you see in | the sky at night on the Fourth of July? og -- o& CE By xs Me Which shadow belongs to the umbrella in the circle? Name the pictures. Which one rhymes with “well”?QUESTIONS \ Show me the triplets. Look for the pattern. Did Amanda drink orange juice or lemonade? What is missing from this teapot?ANSWERSF > ~ QUESTIONS Which one uses a lightbulb?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which piece fits in the le? What is the polite thing to say when someone givesANSWERS ‘QUESTIONS “ What doesn’t belong on this clothes rack? What number is this? Which one came out of the case?ANSWERS \ c = Ae > w fas p=)Which plant looks just like the plant in the circle? Which would give you the best look at the stars? Which cookie sheet has the | most cookies?eteQUESTIONS ‘ Which piece fits in the puzzle? What is missing from this Which picture goes with “EY?QUESTIONS ‘ Name the pictures. Which one rhymes with “cat”? What number is this? Which one can a child ride?BRAIN QUEST preschool Questions and Answers by Chris Welles Feder and Susan Bishay Cover Illustration: Emily Bolam Card Illustrations by Sophie Beaujard & Mena Dolobowsky: Copyright © 2012, 2005, 1999, 1993 by Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, 5.A. All rights reserved. No portion of this product may be reproduced—mechonically, electronically or by any other means, including photocopying—without written permission of the publisher, Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomos Allen & Son, Limited. BRAIN QUEST is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, $.A. it's Fun to Be Smart! is a registered trademark of Workmien Publishing Company, Inc. ADVISORY BOARD OF EDUCATORS Dole Blaess, Tamika Jordan, Michoel Flynn, Barbara Black, Diana Leddy, Kim Tredick, Ryan Vernosh, John E. Kline * Play each deck sequentially, or spread the cards and let the child choose from the questions, See the Guide for Parents card for more ideas on how to play. * Questions are meant to encourage further discussion of each category. * Let the child point, answer verbally, or both. Be sure to allow his of her interest and attention span to dictate the tength of the game. * Some questions ore more challenging than others; correct answers to these questions earn gold stars from Amanda the Panda, Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 225 Varick Street = New York, NY 10014-4381 workman.com brainquest.com Printed in Mexico First Printing March 2017 w987654A Guide for Parents Brain Quest® creates an atmosphere where children strive to do well and take pride in demonstrating what they know. Devised as a natural extension for younger preschoolers, Brain Quest Preschool is an educational gome that invites positive interaction between parents and children to promote language development, cognitive growth and social skills. But just as important, Brain Quest is designed to be fun—it’s a way for you and your child to enjoy a learning activity together. How to Play Simply ask the questions on the picture cards. Your child chooses answers, either verbally or by pointing, or both. Correct answers are shown in color on the answer card directly following the question card, Don’t be concerned if your child can’t answer some of the questions. Children progress at different rates and Learn in different ways. Every time you play, your child learns suc new. By Listening oe repeat to 0 the au questions in the game, your child will develop vocabulary and syntox skills. Other basics include counting, recognizing shapes, comparing sizes and matching pairs. Visual puzzles and games encourage additional skills. WistMa lem heinels Let your child determine when and how long to play. If he or she asks to play a card again, go right ahead. (Repetition is a qood learning tool!) Most four-year-olds have a short attention span; put the game away when your child loves interest, Remember, your moin goal 1s 10 ave a. qood time, And keep in ini thet Mrcin Qveat is yaw lite youn cared yeruer Child cchry paling ) wie hanaal ly avn vette (Heng LLMSuggestions for Getting the Most Out of Brain Quest Preschool Pe ee err err rer riers 1. Introduce Amanda the Panda Point to Amando's picture on the front cover, then ask your child to find Amanda on a picture card. Talk about how Amanda will appear throughout the game. 2. Help Your Child Enjoy the Game Feel free to reword questions or make up your own. Talk about the pictures, and give your own clues— whatever you feel your child may need to respond and communicate with you. Be sure to praise your child throughout. 3. Let Your Child's Responses Guide the Game If the printed answer is “bird,” for example, and your child answers “canary” or “chicken,” that's fine— you can take the opportunity to explore the concepts of groups and kinds. If your child doesn’t answer a question and instead starts talking about something else, that’s fine, too—communication is the goal. 4. Relate the Game to Your Chitd’s Everyday Life Once your child begins to recognize a letter, give family examples— “B is for bed,” “B is for banana,” and so on, If your child can count up to ten, relate the counting to something in his or her room: for example, “How many teddy bears are in the basket?” 5. Broaden Your Child's Intorosts If you come upon a subject that's unfamiliar to your child, use it as an opportunity to introduce something few, For instance, if your child doesn't know o particular rhynie or Story nok Chora bin, Hetedvind afin aWhich food is used to make tomato soup? When you ride a bike, what should you always wear on A circle is round. How many circles are in this picture?the tomatoQUESTIONS What should you brush in the morning and at bedtime? Which block Looks just Like the block in the circle? Which animal is the lamb’s mother?ANSWERSGuess what this is.QUESTIONS Put the bracelet on the I’m a tall bird with a long neck and I live near the water. Which one am I?iil ” ANSWERS” QUESTIONS This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right: ) Which sign has the same word as the one you see in the circle? 6the minute and hour handsWhich picture goes with “R"? Amanda has 3 pennies. Abbott has 5 pennies. Who has more? Three of these gift boxes are square. Which one is different? ci D aQUESTIONS Name the pictures. Which one rhymes with “house”? Which ice-cream cone looks just like the cone in the circle?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which belt is shorter? Which two fruits are yellow? Which dog is black and white?QUESTIONS Which animal has a long neck? Find the other half of the plate in the circle.ANSWERS the giraffe LaQUESTIONS Mrs. Panda has lost Amanda in the toy store. Can you find her? ae Q; ~ a ie i ele one ase | ) (eg y ae Bo Fe fae poANSWERS eee are =e Bal ieIs FUN to Smear ant to have more fun with ; “ST? Here’s the compas line. And don’t forget to visit www.brainquest.com for the question of the day, games, updates, and more. Available wherever children’s books and games are sold, or vinlt www. brainquest.com,BRAIN QUEST MATH Grades 1-3 BRAIN QUEST AMERICA Ages 9-12 BRAIN QUEST FOR THE CAR Ages 7-12 BRAIN QUEST PRESIDENTS Ages 9-12 BRAIN QUEST READING Grades 1-3 BRAIN QUEST WORKBOOKS Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award Pre-K-Grade 4 WRITE & ERASE Tillywig Top Fun Award Winner Ages 3 and Up Available wherever children's books and games are sold, or visit www. brainguest.com, NEW! BRAIN QUEST APP Enter the land of Brain Quest and embark on a quest for knowledge. To find out more, please scon the code on the side of the box, or visit www. brainquest Com. for Grades 1-5 \ To find out More about other Warkinin hooks and calendars for hile Onl families, please visit 7 Ot www. workman. com, (workman)What is missing from this shirt? Show me the middle shelf. Oo oH ) © Spy any AG, aN Oy mHOLY IOMLook carefully. What is wrong with this picture What animals pull Santa Claus’s sleigh? Which piece fits in the puzzle? j # Af Aq‘ a 2 3 = o = a 6 = ~ ie! = a g é g E S - 8 2 = uo op wou iO jo orANSWERSwigy QUESTIONS What does not belong in this fruit bowl? What number is this? Which outfit would you” wear r outdoors in winter? a “ith 0, ieANSWERS the yarn (or string) “eeQUESTIONS Which clown is smaller? Look for the pattern. What color snake got away?ANSWERS 4 i brush 9QUESTIONS What color is the block Which sign has the same word as the one you see in the circle? - f ra To | cain [sl eANSWERSHere is a mixed-up zoo. What is wrong and how can you fix it?ANSWERS =| hI < ‘es | ral | =. a —_ Ee EA oe ( re hr L ON Cea An ih? | | r) :Which one do you use when you take a bath? Look for the pattern. What animal is missing? Which word begins like “yo-yo”: purple, yellow? Z ey htt, ai 7 "QUESTIONS What game is Amanda Which would you put on first?How many yellow marbles does Amanda have? Which one is last in this parade?wv Ww) 5 O 2% w £ H!QUESTIONS What is wrong with this picture? Which one do you see during the day?ANSWERSPoint to the dolls from the largest to the smallest. What number is this? Which button has the same word as the one you see in the circle?QUESTIONS Find all the kittens in the closet.ANSWERSAre there more red cubes or more white ones?- oo * QUESTIONS I have two feet, and I can fly. Which one am I? Which piece fits in the puzzle? What does Amanda see in the mirror?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which clown’s cycle has the most wheels? Abbott blew 2 bubbles. Amanda blew 4 bubbles. How many bubbles in all? What will happen if Abbott sticks a pin in Amanda's balloon?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Find the yellow circle. Look for the pattern. What are the colors of the missing umbrella? What shows you that a dog was walking here?ANSWERS 9Tt Yl- ON QUESTIONS Find two things to wear ona very cold day. What number comes right after 4? Which bottle is safe to drink from?ANSWERS boots mittensWhich animal is wearing red pants?— QUESTIONS Two of these fruits taste sweet. Which ones are they? Which drawer is open? What number is this?strawberry bananaThis story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the rightQUESTIONS wi E 3 2 mn = wa wi @ LL 5 > e S E S ° = tm =~ ~ a E ow wu hee o I have no horns Which one am I? Which book would be the heaviest to carry?ANSWERS pce the horseQUESTIONS How many pins did Amanda knock down? I) 5 Clg D? Sy er} ely 4 “Vest” begins with “v.” Which word begins like “vest”: valentine, flower?A NSWE RS L GS se : 4 | At 7, a ttyMen aM Point to all the numbers in the right order.ANSWERS your eyesCount all your fingers and thumbs. How many altogether? Find the other half of the ball in the circle. y “Fox” begins with “f.” Which word begins like “fox”: pig or fire?ANSWERSQUESTIONS Which animal feels soft? Look for the pattern. What color balloon floated away?ANSWERS the catQUESTIONS Start at the ship and go through this maze. Can you find the buried treasure?BRAIN QUEST: preschool Questions and Answers by Chris Welles Feder and Susan Bishay Cover Illustration: Emily Bolam Card Illustrations by Sophie Beaujard & Mena Dolobowsky bees eee eee Poe ee ee Ree eee es Rhee ea eee Copyright © 2012, 2005, 1999, 1993 by Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, 5.A. All rights reserved. No portion of this product may be reproduced—mechanically, electronically or by any other means, including photocopying—without written permission of the publisher. Published simultaneously in Canado by Thomas Allen & Son, Limited. BRAIN QUEST is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, $.A. It’s Fun to Be Smart! is a registered trademark of Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 66d ADVISORY BOARD OF EDUCATORS Dale Bloess, Tamika Jordan, Michael Flynn, Barbora Block, Diana Leddy, Kim Tredick, Ryan Vernosh, John E. Kline ® Play each deck sequentially, or spread the cards and let the child choose from the questions. See the Guide for Parents card for more ideas on how to play. ® Questions are meant to encourage further discussion of each category. ® Let the child point, answer verbally, or both. Be sure to allow his or her interest and attention span to dictate the length of the gome. * Some questions are more challenging than others; correct answers to these questions earn gold stars from Amanda the Panda. Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 225 Vorick Street * New York, NY 10014-4381 workman.com broinquest.com Printed in Mexico First Printing March 2012 a987654