Bien TA Guide for Parents Perrerer tee Brain Quest® creates an atmosphere where children strive to do well and take pride in demonstrating what they know. Designed especially for toddlers, My First Brain Quest differs from the Brain Quest games for older children in the following respects: 1. The or adult is far more tanolved lathe play-and-learn process. 2. The child is not expected to know the answers, ions are intended to stort a dialoque, not to test or drill. . The content is arranged according to themes and subjects that illustrate My First Brain Quest’s unique goals: lanquage t, communication skills and social interaction. The Decks Cc basic activities in a child’s daily routine, Deck One offers a full day with Max from the time he wakes up until bedtime. Max also introduces your child to seasonal activities, including a trick-or-treat outing on Halloween and a snowy day at the park. Deck Two explores the world of animals and plants as you and your child accompany Max to a farm, a z00 and an aquarium. Full-Picture Cards: Each section in the game begins with a full-picture card. You'll find three or more suggested questions at the bottom, but feel free to make up your own or just talk about what you see on the card: “Here we are in Max's bedroom. Do you see Max? Show me where he is.”Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of My First Brain Quest lways encourage your child to find- and-point to the answer. Also try to relate the picture to everyday experiences: for example, “Where is your bedroom? What do you wear in bed? What do you do when you wake up in the morning?” Three-Picture Cards: Most of the three-picture cards in each deck develop vocabulary and syntox. For instance, the top picture might ask for the name of an object while the middle picture explores the concept of “where” and the bottom picture identifies an action. In addition, your child will learn to interpret actions or situations shown in picture form—a challenging thinking skill for any toddler, Verbal Skills You and your child will communicate in ways you will both enjoy, reinforcing the type of social interaction that has been proven essential in the language development of two-year-olds. If your child is just Learning to talk, you might begin by describing each picture and relating it to his or her own experience. For example, you can say, “Look, here’s a picture of a clock. It goes tick-tock, tick- tock. Do we have a clock in our house? Yes, there it is. Can you say ‘clock’?” If your child is very verbal, you can begin by reading aloud each question and answer and having your child repeat them after you. Then reverse the roles. To add to the fun, give silly answers to the questions— your child will enjoy correcting them. Five Steps to Success L. Begin with Dock One 2, Choose subjects familiar to your child, 1, Let your child's responses quide the game. 4, Ploy only a fow cords at O Lie. 5, Stop while you're still hewlag fun,Who just woke up? Where is Max? What do you see in his room?What is this called? He is putting on his slippers,What are these called? the sunGETTING DRESSED What do you see in Max’s closet? Where are his hats? His shoes? Where do you keep your clothes?What are these called? overalls What is Max doing? He is putting on his shirt. What color are these overalls? blueWhat is this called? a sweaterWhat is this called? a dress She is putting on her socks. What color is this skirt?BREAKFAST What does Max eat for breakfast? Point to the cereal. The pancakes, The bananas. What do you eat for breakfast?What is this called? What is Max pouring onto his cereal? What will Max use to eat his cereal?What is this called? jam or jellyGOING TO SCHOOL Here co mes the bus. Show me the bus driver. here is Max! Where is Max going Hind the traffic lightsWhat is this called?What do you see in the picture?AT SCHOOL Max is at school. Who is listening to a story? Who |s playing with blocks? La Whiai alse can you do at school? ct )What are these called? crayons What is Max drawing?fi What do you see in the picture? a paint box, paint, a paintbrush What is Max doing? He is painting a picture. What is Max wearing over his clothes? an apron of smockWhat is this called? a book What is Miss Mouse doing? She is reading a book. Which book is open? | Let’s make up a story together ahout a hear hanily,MUSIC LESSONS &) Can you find the little dancing mouse? Which instruments do you shake? Which would you tke to play? i eeeWhat is this called? What do you use to play the piano? aah" NNN es your fingersWhat is this called? What is Max doing while the music is playing?Let's pretend. What would you like for Lunch? For dessert? What do you want to drink?What are these called? a napkin or bibWhat ore these called? a cup, ao saucer What is Max doing? He is drinking. Show me the glass of milk. su What do you like to drink?What are these called? He is drinking. Show me the glass of milk. BU What do you like to drink?What are these called? Show me the round cracker._ NN GOING TO THE PARK| What is this place called? Who is playing with Max? What can you do in the park?a fountain What is Max doing? A He is hiding. What is floating in the pool?What is this called? a bench What is Max doing with the ball?Oo Which one is Max? Who is on top? Would you Like to play too?What is this called? a tricycle What is Max doing? He is is running. Who is going up the ladder?What is this called?SEEING THE DOCTOR Which one is the doctor? Why is Max sticking out his tongue? Show me Nurse Cat. Why do you go to the doctor?What is this called? a Band-Aid Can you stick out your tongue like Max? i} Li] on his kneeWhat is this called?Ta HTS) iF Ty IF What room is this? What is Max doing? Where is the girl monkey?a chair What is Max doing? He is watching television. . , What is Max wearing on his head? headphonesa chair What is Max doing? He is watching television. What is Max wearing on his head?X's FUN to Be Smart! ant to have more fun with RAIN QUEST? Here’s the enenplate tine. And don't forget to visit www.brainquest.com for the question of the day, games, updates, and more. Avoilable wherever children’s hooks ond games are sold, or visit ww brainquest.com.BESTSELLING COMPANIONS 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 o Teacher's Choice Award Pre-K-Grode 4 Till To es iyi Top fn er a 3 and Up Available wherever children's books and games ore 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.com. For Grades 1-5 To find out more about other Workman books and calendars for kids and. families, please visit us at www.workman,.com,What is this called? a couch or sofa What are they doing?What is this called?CN Wal) Cela Where are the pots? T! pan? What do you uy ) the table? Whore iy t! ‘ Ain, OY aeWhat is this called? a stove or oven What are they making? aa 7 pancakes What do you cover a pot with?What is this called? fa a frying pan Is he frying chicken or eqqs? It is hot.What is this called? a towel or dish towelWhat room is this? Show me the bubbles. Where is Max’s toy? What toys do you like in your bath?What is this called?What are these called? What is this pumpkin called? AA a g jack-o’-lantern What is Max pretending to be? What is this witch riding on? Py. - omaleereunale.What toys do you see? Which toys can you ride? Which toy can you pull? Cuddle with in bed?What are these called?What toy animal is this? Show me the chair with all the stuffed animals.What can you buy here? Where are the bananas! What do you see on the seiWhat are these called? potatoes What color are these beans? Is the cabbage on the scale or off the scale?What fruit is this? Are these grapes green or purple? Which fruit is round?THE eee Who is swinging? 7 Who is juggling balladWhat is he called?What are these performers called? What is the seal balancing on its nose?ented os What is Max doing? Is it hot or cold outdoors? Where is Max’s coat? What 1@ you see and do in the wihtWhat kind of tree is this? What is on top of the tree? How many angels? Bells?What is this called? a stocking What is Max hangin on the tree? a Christmas ornament Which gift is wrapped with a bow? | Let’s pretend. What is in the gift boxes?What is he called? Santa Claus What is Max giving his friend? a gift or present What is Max tugging? Santa’s beardi Show me the hearts.A SNOWY DAY What are Max and his sister doing? } Who has snowballs?What are these called? a jacket a hat or cap What is Max wearing on his hands? mittens What is Max wearing around his neck?What is this called? They are ice-skating. What is Max pulling?BOS Whar cnil How would you clean up this messy room?What is this called?my first BRAIN QUEST: (to ee ere tener eee een (een eeeeeeneene Questions and Answers by Chris Welles Feder and Susan Bishay Cover Illustration: Emily Bolam Card Illustrations by Nadine Hahn & Sophie Beaujard P28 e eee ee Oe Copyright © 2012, 2005, 1999, 1994 by Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, $.A. All rights reserved, No portion of this product may be reproduced—mechanically, electronically or by ony other means, including photocopying—without written permission of the publisher. Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son, Limited, BRAIN QUEST is o registered trademark of Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Ploy Bac, §.A. It’s Fun to Be Smart! is o registered trademark of narnines Enis Compas, Inc. ADVISORY BOARD OF EDUCATORS Dale Blaess, Tamika Jordan, Michael Flynn, Barbora Black, Diona Leddy, Kim Tredick, Ryan Vernosh, John E. Kline Play and Learn @ Questions are arranged in color-coded categories of two to three cards each. = Ploy each deck sequentially, or spread the cords ond Let the child choose the questions. See the Guide for Parents cord for more ideas on how to play. * Questions are meant to encourage further discussion of each category. There are no answer cards. * 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 game. * A tote bag is included in the box. It's perfect for taking Brain Quest on the go! Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 225 Varick Street * New York, NY 10014-4381 workman.com brainquest.com Printed in Mexico First Printing Morch 2012 10987654A Guide for Parents Brain Quest® creates an atmosphere where children strive to do well and take pride in demonstrating what they know. Designed especially for toddlers, My First Brain Quest differs from the Brain Quest games for older children in the following respects: 1. The nt or adult is far more involved in the play-and-Llearn process. 2. The child is not expected to know the onswers. Questions are intended to start a dialogue, not to test or drill. 3. The content is arranged according to themes and subjects that illustrate My First Brain Quest's unique goals: lanquage development, communication skills and social interaction. The Decks overing basic activities in a child's daily routine, Deck One offers a full day with Max from the time he wakes up until bedtime. Max also introduces your child to seasonal activities, including a trick-or-treat outing on Halloween and a snowy day at the park. Deck Two explores the world of animals and plants as you and your child accompany Max to a farm, a z00 and on aquarium. Full-Picture Cards: Each section in the game begins with a full-picture card. You'll find three or more suggested questions at the bottom, but feel free to make up your own or just talk about what you see on the card: “Here we ore in Mox’s bedroom. Do you see Max? Show me where he is.”Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of My First Brain Quest TOUT TSUN SPT TTP TPT TT Se SSSR lways encourage your child to find- and-point to the answer, Also try to relate the picture to everyday experiences: for example, “Where is your bedroom? What do you wear in bed? What do you do when you wake up in the morning?” Three-Picture Cards: Most of the three-picture cards in each deck develop vocabulary and syntax. For instance, the top picture might ask for the name of an object while the middle picture explores the concept of “where” and the bottom picture identifies an action. In addition, your child will learn to interpret actions or situations shown in picture form—o challenging thinking skill for any toddler. Mi Lacs You and your child will communicate in ways you will both enjoy, reinforcing the type of social interaction that has been proven essential in the language development of two-year-olds. If your child is just Learning to talk, you might begin by describing each picture and relating it to his or her own experience. For example, you can say, “Look, here’s a picture of a clock. It goes tick-tock, tick- tock. Do we have a clock in our house? Yes, there it is. Can you say ‘clock’?” If your child is very verbal, you can begin by reading aloud each question and answer and having your child repeat them after you. Then reverse the roles. To add to the fun, give silly answers to the questions— your child will enjoy correcting them, Five Steps to Success L. Begin with Deck One, 2, Choose subjects familiar to your chitd. 3. Let your child’s responses quide the game. 4. Ploy only a few cords on a time, 5. Stop while you're still having tun.SPRING What is Max doing? What is his sister doing? Let’s find the birds and their nest. What can you see and do in the springtime? | llWhat is Max doing? Show me the water hose. Let’s name the vegetables growing here. - What else grows in a garden?What is this called? What is Max doing? He is watering the plants. Show me the blue flower. Let’s pretend to smell the flowers,What is this called? a shovel What is Max doing? a wheelbarrowy AT THE AMUSEMENT PARK Le Ae 2 Which is the ice-cream cart? Where can you go for a ride? What else can you do at the amusement park?7 What is this called? a merry-go-round What is Max’s sister riding? a giraffe What is Max riding?What is this called?A BIRTHDAY PARTY Guess what kind of party this if, Who put on a funny red nose? Can you find all the balloons? ~~What is this called?Which balloon is round and red? What is Max doing? Max’s cakeWhat are Max and his sister doing? Where is the baby? What is cooking on the barbecue? What can you te® | and do in the summertime!GOING ON VACATION Let’s go on vacation, Which car shall we use? Where are we qoing? Why?What is this called? a motorcycle What is Max carrying?What is this called? What is Max’s train going through?What is this called? a camerabuilding? How many buek | they have? Show me the |What is this called? a swimsuit or bathing suit What is Max putting on his feet?What is this called?What is this called?THE NEW BABY Where is the baby standing? Where is the dog? What color are the little birt What animal does the babyWho is this?What is this called? a bottle What is Max doing? He is feeding the baby. What color is the fish on the bib?What is this called? a diaper What is Max doing?What is this called?oN IN THE CAR Where are Max and his family? Who is driving? Show me the dog, Where can you go if a!Who sits in this seat? eg 1) fj [as eM fF icWhat is this called? What animal is riding in the back of this truck?Let’s think of some other colors for cars.A Wale - ‘= S . f a es a. ay ETC SN Let’s pretend we are at the mall, How many shops do you see? How many cars? What can we buy at the mall?What is this called? a stroller What is Max doing? He is pushing the baby in the stroller. Who stayed in the car?What is this called? a shopping cart Where is Max's mother shopping? i NCS | es mee | — eae in a supermarket or grocery store Where do the shopping bags go? in the trunk of the carWhat can you buy in this store? What can Max buy for his dog?What is a baby dog called? @ puppy What is Max putting on his dog? What is around the dog’s neck? a collarWhat is a baby cat called? a kitten What is the kitten playing with? What baby animals do you Like?What pet is this? Where does the pet bird live? in a birdcage What did the bird lose? a feather«It’s FUN to —s Be Smart ant to pt more fun with AIN T? Here's the compinte line. And don’t forget to visit www.brainquest com for the question of the day, games, updates, and more. books and games are sold, or www. brainquest.con),BESTSELLING COMPANIONS 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 Grodes 1-3 RAIN QUEST WORKBOOKS Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award Pre-K-Grade 4 Till Top Fe Fun yn 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.com. For Grades 1-5 lo find out more about other Workman books and calendars for hice and families, please visit 0t www workman, com. (workman)What pet is this?What are Max and his family doing? Where is the baby? The cow? What can you see and do in the country?What insect is this? a grasshopper What insect is this? a butterfly Where did the butterfly land? on a flower eH ) J Wy hd Way Wy ayWhat flower is this? What flower is this? Which flower has thorns? wean many TT EL | may OyWhat insect is this? What landed on Max’s hand? Which one is black and red? the ladybug uw w vo ae wnat iONWhat insect is this? What animal is this? B a spider What did the spider spin? a > 4 iaPoint to each of the cherries on the cherry tree. Show me the biggest apple. o@ Show me the smallest apple. yn wo ag ane eetVISITING A FARM What is this place called? Can you find the baby chicks? The pig? What farm animals do you like?What bird is this?What machine is this? a tractor What is this building called?its woolyo ‘ What animal is this? a donkey Is Max standing on or riding the horse? He is riding the horse.What animal is this? a cow What is the farmer doing? He is milking the cow. Show me the empty bucket.GOING CAMPING Where is Max sitting? What animals do you see? What can you do when you qo camping?They are collecting wood for a fire. Show me the sleeping bag. << Let's think of places where you sleep.What animal is this? a squirrel How many babies does this skunk have?a duck | What bird is this? ee y Which bird is Max feeding?What color is this crow? What is on the branch? a nestWhat is this called? What color are the leaves on this tree? What color did this leaf turn?f 4 What animal is this? a beaver What is the beaver doing? It is swimming. What is the frog doing?What animal is this? a bear What did the bear catch? a fish Show me the big bear.‘2 =) bs | ow) SS & = = a What is this place called? What animals are Max and his sister Looking at? What other animals can you see at a zoo? “aWhat animal is this? What color is the crocodile? How many crocodiles are in the river?the zebraa rhinoceros What animal is this? the giraffea monkeyWhat animal is this? a panda bear What animal is hopping? = WY a kangaroo Show me the baby kangaroo.What bird is this? 0 parrot What animal is hanging upside down? Show me the chameleon’s tongue.What animal is this? What kind of bear is this? a polar bear What color is the baby seal?AT WHE AQUARIUM What are Max and his ster doing Let's find the octopus. Where the dolphin? What can you see at an aquarium?What animal is this? its pincers or claws=, _a dolphin What animal is this? a whale Which animal spouts water?What is Max looking at? Show me the boat. What else can you see at a museum?It could fly. Show me the big dinosaur.What animals pull the sled over the snow?What is this boat called?my first BRAIN QUEST POPP err Questions and Answers by Chris Welles Feder and Susan Bishay Cover [ltustration: Emily Bolam Card Illustrations by Nadine Hahn & Sophie Beaujard Pleo tet Leet eee et TT tte te Tite Tete Copyright © 2012, 2005, 1999, 1994 by Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, S.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 Canada by Thomas Allen & Son, Limited. BRAIN QUEST is o registered trademark of Workmon Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, $.A. It’s Fun to Be Smart! is a registered trademark of Workman rons sarees, a ADVISORY BOARD OF EDUCATORS Dole Blaess, Tamika Jordan, Michael Flynn, Barbara Block, Diana Leddy, Kim Tredick, Ryan Vernosh, John E. Kline Play and Learn * Questions are arranged in color-coded categories of two to three cards each. * Play each deck sequentially, or spread the cards and let the child choose the questions. See the Guide for Porents card for more ideas on how to play. @ Questions are meant to encourage further discussion of each category. There are no answer cards. * 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 game. * A vote bag is included in the box. It’s perfect for taking Brain Quest on the go! Workman Publishing Company, Inc. My Yorick Street = New York, NY 10014-4381 workman.com bremquest.com Printed in Mexico Firet Printing March 2012 9B 7654