Ages 4–5
Why Did It Happen?
Look at the picture and listen to the question. Then listen to the answers and tap the one that explains why.
About this activity
Why Did It Happen? is a listening and reasoning activity for children ages 4–5. Children look at a familiar situation, listen to a “why” question, and choose the answer that best explains what caused it. The activity develops listening comprehension, understanding of cause and effect, answering “why” questions, and making inferences from pictures.
Skills practiced
Listening comprehension, Understanding cause and effect, Answering “why” questions, Making inferences from pictures
Tips For Parents
After your child chooses an answer, ask them to point to the part of the picture that helped them understand why it happened.
About this activity
Why Did It Happen? is a listening and reasoning activity for children ages 4–5. Children look at a familiar situation, listen to a “why” question, and choose the answer that best explains what caused it. The activity develops listening comprehension, understanding of cause and effect, answering “why” questions, and making inferences from pictures.
Skills practiced
Listening comprehension, Understanding cause and effect, Answering “why” questions, Making inferences from pictures
Tips For Parents
After your child chooses an answer, ask them to point to the part of the picture that helped them understand why it happened.


