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Enhance your child's cognitive skills with our engaging Cognitive Development Normal Science Worksheets for 6-Year-Olds. These expertly designed worksheets from Kids Academy foster critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through fun and educational science activities. By covering essential topics such as basic experimentation, observation, and classification, these worksheets support your child's intellectual growth and curiosity. Tailored to meet the developmental needs of 6-year-olds, they provide a balanced mix of challenge and enjoyment, promoting a love for learning. Explore our extensive collection today and give your young scientist the tools they need for a bright educational journey.


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Young and Adult Plants Worksheet
Young and Adult Plants Worksheet

Young and Adult Plants Worksheet

Examine the sprouts, then compare the leaves of the nearby trees. Check the box next to the tree that looks similar to the sprout to complete the worksheet. Problem-solving and analysis skills will be put to the test! 80 words.
Young and Adult Plants Worksheet
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Sorting Animals Worksheet
Sorting Animals Worksheet

Sorting Animals Worksheet

Your kids will love this free, interactive worksheet! With image clues, they can read and trace the animal names, and then sort them into groups of land or water animals. It's an enjoyable way to boost their critical thinking, fine motor and prior knowledge skills.
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Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet
Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Class Supplies and Natural Resources Worksheet

Look around the classroom with your students. Can they identify objects and name their natural resources? E.g. wood, cotton, steel. Ask your child to find an object made from wood. Then, look at this worksheet together. Ask your students to identify each object and check off the natural resource it's made from.
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Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet
Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet

Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet

Teach your students about shadows with this printout. Ask them to check off the boxes next to the pictures that create a shadow. Explain that some objects block light, forming a shadow, while others don't and thus don't create a shadow. Your students are likely already familiar with their own shadow.
Will It Make a Shadow? Worksheet
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Carnivorous animals worksheet
Carnivorous animals worksheet

Carnivores Worksheet

Boost their vocabulary and help them explore the incredible world of carnivores.
Carnivores Worksheet
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Animal Homes Worksheet
Animal Homes Worksheet

Animal Homes Worksheet

Students have homes where they can do things they love, sleep and stay safe from bad weather. Check the worksheet for animals and their shelters. Ask your kids to identify each and match the animal home to the picture. (80 words)
Animal Homes Worksheet
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How’s the Weather Printable Worksheet
How’s the Weather Printable Worksheet

Hows the Weather Worksheet

Teaching kids about weather is a fun way to start science learning. This worksheet helps recognize symbols, literacy skills and make real world connections. Your child will love it!
Hows the Weather Worksheet
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Light Sources and Shadows Worksheet
Light Sources and Shadows Worksheet

Light Sources and Shadows Worksheet

During the day, the sun radiates bright light. At night, when it's time for bed, the sun sets and darkness takes over. To light our way, we use other sources of light. With your students, trace the dotted lines around the pictures of light sources and check the boxes under the objects that will cast shadows.
Light Sources and Shadows Worksheet
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Seasons Match Worksheet
Seasons Match Worksheet

Seasons Match Worksheet

Preschoolers should begin learning about seasons and weather early. Most can tell what season it is by upcoming holidays or school activities. Test their knowledge with a printable PDF worksheet. It asks them to match each image with its corresponding season!
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Arctic Animals Worksheet
Arctic Animals Worksheet

Arctic Animals Worksheet

Kids love animals and this worksheet is a great way to teach them where they live. It reinforces classification skills and introduces new animals, like the Arctic hare. Use it to discuss the Arctic climate and how these animals live, then ask your child where other animals live to keep the conversation going.
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Animal Word Search Worksheet
Animal Word Search Worksheet

Animal Word Search Worksheet

Students can have fun and strengthen spelling and vocabulary skills with this word search worksheet. Search for animal words and circle the letters in the puzzle. Words can be found forwards, backwards, horizontally or vertically, providing a great challenge to foster critical thinking skills. An enriching activity for all ages!
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Free Printable Five Senses Worksheets
Free Printable Five Senses Worksheets

Five Senses Printable

For an easy way to jumpstart your child's critical thinking and introduce the five senses, print our free worksheets! These are great for reviewing each sense and practicing critical thinking skills. Work with your child and discuss each image. After completing the worksheet, find objects around the house so they can quiz themselves!
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Cognitive development is essential for 6-year-olds as it lays the groundwork for future learning, problem-solving, and emotional regulation. At this age, children transition from preschool activities to more structured educational environments, making it an important stage for intellectual growth. Parents and teachers should be heavily invested in this process to provide the right support and stimulation.

Understanding "normal science," a term popularized by Thomas Kuhn to describe regular scientific activity conducted within a prevailing framework, enables adults to better nurture a child's inquiry-based learning. When parents and teachers appreciate the typical patterns of cognitive strides—such as improved attention span, memory, and critical thinking—they can create optimal environments for learning that reflect the interest and curiosity of the child.

Activities like simple experiments, nature walks, and problem-solving games help develop inquisitive minds and lay strong foundations for STEM education. Moreover, by closely monitoring developmental milestones and recognizing any deviations, early interventions can be implemented to address potential learning disabilities.

Supportive engagement from parents and teachers during this critical phase fosters a love for learning, enhances academic performance, and helps children develop social and emotional skills. Thus, being well-versed in cognitive developmental norms for 6-year-olds offers immeasurable benefits in shaping well-rounded, capable, and confident individuals.