Parent guide: Pre-K
Young children build reasoning by noticing, comparing, sorting and finding patterns. These skills grow through play, talk and lots of pictures, not worksheets alone.
What reasoning practice looks like in Pre-K
Noticing: same and different, simple patterns, counting to 5, naming shapes and colors.
- Matching pictures by color or shape
- Finishing an AB pattern (red, blue, red, …)
- Counting up to 5 dots
- Finding the one that belongs in a group
A 10-minute-a-day plan
| Monday | Read one strategy lesson together (3 min), then try its practice questions (7 min). |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | One Reasoning Practice set in one area (about 10 min). |
| Wednesday | A Brain Game that matches the lesson, or a printed worksheet (10 min). |
| Thursday | Another practice set in a different area. Talk about one tricky question. |
| Friday | Print a picture worksheet and do it together at the table. Read the questions aloud. |
| Weekend | Rest, or a reasoning game in real life: sorting, cooking, building, puzzles. |
Encouragement that helps
- Sit together and read the questions aloud (or tap the speaker button).
- Praise effort and noticing: "You looked so carefully!"
- Let them point and explain; it's fine if words are few.
- Stop while it's still fun. Five minutes is plenty for some days.
Things to avoid
- Don't rush or time young children.
- Avoid labels like "smart" or "gifted"; praise strategies instead.
- Don't compare with siblings or classmates.
Try at home, no screen needed
- Sort toys by color, then by size
- Make patterns with blocks or snacks
- Count steps, spoons and buttons out loud
Lessons for Pre-K
Practice scores on Kidorizon are for practice only. They are not an IQ score and don't predict results on any test. Practice and worksheets don't ask for your child's name or any personal details.