A Guide for Parents _ ‘Bisia Goesi® cman wn tmcaphere whos children strive to do well and take pride in demonstrating what they know. Devised as a natural extension for younger preschoolers, Brain Quest for Threes is an educational game that invites positive interaction between parents and children to promote 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 onswer 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 ie eee oe / i Pe eisai: ole So {| iiaaiigwal peels he enaback the game, your child will develop vocabulary ond syntax skills. Alphabet letters and letter sounds are presented in an animal alphabet (e.g., Ais for Alligator). Other basics include counting, recognizing shapes, comporing sizes and matching pairs. Visual puzzles and games encourage additional skills. 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 good learning tool!) Most three-year-olds have a short attention span; put the game away when your child loses interest. pa Re eave, your main goal is to have a good time, And keep in mind of that Broin Quest is portable— you and your child can play virtually anywhere, anytime,Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of Brain Quest for Threes seceeeenes PAO Ree ECON Te POR eee ene eters nee 1. Introduce Molly the Mouse Point to Molly's picture on the front cover, then ask your child to find Molly on a picture card. Talk about how Molly 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 Q 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— “Bis for bed,” "Bis for banana,” and so on. If your child can count up to three, 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 tvew, For instance, if your child doesn’t know a particular rhyme or storybook 1) choracter, now is the perfect time to introduce }, the source itself. 5I meow and I like to drink milk. Which one am I? Which pair of shoes is in the middle?ANSWERS the catIt is getting dark. What should this driver turn on?ANSWERS “7 = a jump ropeWhat letter is this?She is dancing. 1 @ —sl( atesWhat do you see on the middle shelf? Which two candles look just the same?ANSWERS se + the fish and the bowlHow many dolls is Molly taking for a walk? Lbs \ eee Bearks wm, Can you find the sandals in the store window?What letter is this? What is missing from th weetet!- ANSWERS |OR ‘A S ee re —2 os “Ae SY lee is NS COC ail SET ee 8eu 2 Rape a MMMWhat meal do you eat in the middle of the day?Guess what color this fire truck is. ore Pp PRL re Zo i ae alae Hickory, dickory, dock. Which mouse ran down the clock? How many teddy bears are at the tea party?ANSWERSCan you find the sock that does not have stripes? What fruit is hiding in this basket of vegetables? What is Mommy Mouse giving Molly?ANSWERSWhat letter is this? I bark and I like to go for walks. Which one am I?How many pancakes are on the griddle?ANSWERSWhich one do you use to brush your teeth? What is Molly using to make her voice sound louder?= uy 5 i. oO c +) 3 9 wv eg _ a microphoneOops! This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right order?What is missing from this table? Which animal is scratching its head?i ANSWERS A »he is giving the Mby his bottle.QUESTIONS What letter is this? Which one Looks like a triangle? Why is Molly under the umbrella? LU s ‘ May> ANSWERS A pee ipl y LW yy CeWhich bird is orange with a yellow beak?Three things were put in the closet by mistake. Can you find them?QUESTIONS — How many candles do you see on Molly’s birthday cake? Can you find the other half of this ladybug?ANSWERS She is drying the dishes.What letter is this? What is missing from this cat? What is Molly hoping to catch?y ™ ANSWERS |Can you find the heart on this quilt? Which do you wear inside the shoes?S ANSWERMolly has baked a cake. Which pan did she use? Which pile of blocks has a pink block on top? What is Mommy Mouse using to cut the grass?si ANSWERSWhich one is wearing yellow suspenders? a AIS ag (OY Bg, Si 24What letter is this?F is for fox.Mr. “P” is going into the park. What are the other alphabet menWhich baby is getting washed with a washcloth?a hair dryer‘woo']sanbulosg' MMM VSIA JO “pyos sD sawob puo $,UaJp]IYD JanasayM apqopiony ‘asow pun ‘sajopdn ‘sawob ‘ADP ayy jo uolsanb ay] 104 WOD"1SaNbUlosg' MMM USIA OF 3@610) 1,uop puy ‘aul] alaydwod 943 $,959H (1SINO NIVES YM UN) dJOW aADY 02 JUD JIBS O NAS SAWhat do you call a meal you eat only outdoors? CF | LY Se CO a LC (Fas Len What can Molly do with the thimble, needle and thread?Which one is on top of the hay? What musical instrument is this? Which mouse is ready for bed?ANSWERS the rabbitWhich one do you use to wash your hair? What is Molly using to row the boat?the cat and the fiddle 2 SLA the shampooLet’s find all the monkeys in this jungle. ¢ of “4Which animal likes to hop? Which two gift boxes Look just the same?/ ANSWERS the rabbitY QUESTIONS What Letter is this? Show me the prickly plant that hurt Molly.ANSWERS G is for giraffe. She is drawing.i QUESTIONS a How many buttons fell off thisANSWERSOops! This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right order? xy 2r ANSWERSWhich two things can you use to sweep the floor? What letter is this?r ANSWERS | the dustpan and broomWhich two Easter eggs look just Which animal puts nuts away for the winter? - What is this cat using to hit the nail?ANSWERSGuess what this is. What do you use to smell a rose? Find the mistake: “Little BoPeep has lost her chickens.”fo ANSWERS a motorcycleQUESTIONS Which two flags have the same shape?, ANSWERS_ 9 SuESTIONS : me the Largest square. Which two sprigs of holly Look just the same?T ANSWERS i, |What letter is this? What is missing from this suitcase?I is for iguana. the handleNy y QUESTIONS 2 = —_ or wi = = = =o ow = —_ = o oo e = = ° 7~ Cc So wu ~: ~~ ea J o o a = Na! > o el 0 a U SS eweANSWERS [ sa i} rk eS WJ CaN a HB =How my toy lambs fell outANSWERSif QUESTIONS Which one is the tallest? Which two squirrels look just the What letter is this? Jf ANSWERS 7’ QUESTIONS Which would make a long, thin nose for a snowman? They loved the show. What are they doing now?ANSWERS the dragonfly and the beeWhich card is in the shape of a bird? Molly is wearing green-and-yellow striped... what? - What did Molly’s uncle use to build this wall?ANSWERS the turkey cardWhat letter is this? Which piece is missing from this puzzle?! if - NSS ANSWERSQUESTIONS Oops! This story is all mixed up. Can you put it in the right order?VF | Vy. LsQUESTIONS Guess what these are. "| Which one is parked in the back?ANSWERS cherries the truckWhich one came to the party dressed like a ghost? Rub-a-dub-dub. How many men should be in this tub?ANSWERSQUESTIONS What is wrong with this car? What letter is this? Where did Molly hurt herself?ANSWERSWhich toy soldier is playing a drum?= Oo 25 5 es Vo = ito) ce asMr. “P” made a pie. What are the other alphabet men doing in the kitchen? roewashing windows (> SF c doin D clishes oY 3 .) ee re LOM a Tf fot cheWhat part of your face do you use to smile? Te Cle mL CeLEL Pym h aWhat is Molly using to change channels?wv Ww o UO ae o Oo a wv Tes 4 = a remote controlLet’s follow this car to the lake. How many cows can you find along the way?ANSWERSBRAIN QUEST: for Threes 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, 1992 by Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, $.A. All rights reserved. No portion of this product may be reproduced—mechanically, electronicolly 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 Workman Publishing Company, Inc., and Groupe Play Bac, 5.4. It's Fun to Be Smart! is a registered trademork of Workman Publishing Company, Inc. ADVISORY BOARD OF EDUCATORS Dole Bloess, Tamika Jordan, Michael Flynn, Barbara Black, Diana Leddy, Kim Tredick, Ryan Vernosh, John E. Kline Pate Wale Mace) * Questions are arranged in color-coded categories of two to three cords each » Play eoch deck sequentially, or spreod the cards and let the child choose the questions. See the Guide for Parents card for more ideas on how to ploy. © 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 game. » Some questions are more challenging than others; correct answers to these questions earn gold stars from Molly the Mouse. Workman Publishing Company, Inc. 225 Varick Street * New York, NY 10014-4381 workman.com brainquest.com Printed in Mexico First Printing March 2012 By hi) 10987654 Wi,Suggestions for Getting the Most Out of Brain Quest for Threes PCRS e EAT eT eT Peter ee eee Ree eee eee eee eee 1. Introduce Molly the Mouse Point to Molly's picture on the front cover, then ask your child to find Molly on a picture card. Talk about how Molly 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 three, relate the counting to something in his or her room: for example, “How mony teddy bears are in the basket?” 5. Broaden Your Child's Interests If you come upon a subject thot’s unfamiliar to your child, use it as on opportunity to introduce something new. For instance, if your child doesn’t know o particular ane or storybook chorocter, 2 now is the perfect time to introduce the source I E &Is this house decorated for Halloween or Christmas? What is Molly using to call her grandmother?Can you find two pencils that look just the same? What letter is this? What part of Molly’s body is hidden in the sand? e‘ id a D ee, SS BY te F A - ; a @ “Yad — ’ oe = ij Cris" =. — — 4, %, aa ‘ , ¢ ' es ei , ca ‘ e as F oY Lo, | aa ’ =a A & ) 4 Sey hs a. 2 vx i : A . ~, 7 eo WK ras Y( APOEL - KR AQ AfOe naeate Me BES VIE oeWhich would you wear to go ice-skating? Which one of Molly’s friends is sitting behind her? tor Corrof Lone ‘the ice skates the envelope and the stamp Robin the Rabbit Jot Carror LaneWhat letter is this? Why is this called a Laptop computer?You can use itWhich one is yellow? What did Molly’s uncle forget to fasten?ANSWERSIs it daytime or nighttime in this TT. a? ey i@ a Fy monyo QUESTIONS What do you use to hear a bird What machine is Mommy Mouse using to wash dirty clothes? —™ANSWERS a washer or washing machineQUESTION 4 What letter is this? When I’m little, I’m called a lamb.Molly is Lost in a maze. Let’s help her find the way out.ANSWERSPADS Find the mistake: The wheels on the bus go up and down. Ts Guess what this is.ANSWERS The wheels on the bus go round and round. :What letter is this? Find two things you can use when you play in the sand.the shovel and | the pailWhich can you see in the sky at night?the moon and the starsWhat is Molly riding down the hill?Let’s find everything that can fly.7 ‘ * +) et & : I aS Se aS ys / cd Uj s Ce . ai C\) ef er ee)the turtleWhich animal has black-and-white stripes?What letter is this? What is wrong with this watering can?ANSWERS R is for raccoon.Where can you see a ¢lown and on acrobat?the baseball and the batWhich one would you use to open the can of soup?She is peeling potatoes., LZ < ‘oo —_— < SuiON ANSWERSWhat letter is this? Which two signs have the same shape?x eo. f CWE PAI . WV Ne ANIC! wo ~~ Oo Cc ” i. L 2 WwMr, “P” is chasing-a pig. What are the other alphabet men doing on the farm?milking ) te ACOWse Lt GD a si ie gathering Gh fomANSWERSWhich girt has a curl in the middle of her forehead? Show me the chopsticks.The mirror is round. What else is round in Molly’s room?I's FUN to Smart! ant to ne more fun with RAI ST? Here’s the seoariptané line. hed don’t forget to visit www.brainquest.com for the question of the day, games, updates, and more. www. brainquest.com.BESTSELLING COMPANIONS 5 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 Em BRAIN QUEST WORKBOOKS Winner of a Teacher's Choice Award Pre-K-Grade 4 BRAIN QUEST WRITE & ERASE ie 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 scan the code on the side of the box, or visit www. brainquest.com. For Grades 1-5 To find owt more about other Workman books and calendars for hit ond fomiliet, please visit ) at Www workman.com (workman)I go “oink.” I live in a sty, Which one am I?ANSWERS i Or & a Max | by 8How many pieces of jewetry is Molly wearing?Which keeps you safe when you swim? What letter is this? Which cell phone is closed?i ANSWERS (the inner tubeQUESTIONS What is Molly’s family going to have for Thanksgiving dinner?potatoes pumpkin |\\ Sees pie ==Find the mistake: “Three Little kittens lost their pajamas.”q ANSWERSANSWERS, " QUESTIONS | What letter is this? What kind of building is this? 163 5p Var 7 an a What is keeping the dog away from the fishbowl? é a pi yy ) Wiis de