Every day, young children are learning how to notice details, solve problems and make sense of the world around them. Cognitive activities can give preschool and kindergarten children opportunities to practice these important thinking skills through fun, hands-on learning. From matching and sorting to patterns, puzzles and sequencing, these printable activities encourage children to observe, compare, remember and think critically. They’re easy to prepare and make a great addition to centers, small groups, homeschool or independent learning.