Thinking Ahead: Prediction, Inference and Cause–Effect for Class 1 

This thoughtfully designed Class 1 worksheet introduces young learners to prediction, inference, and cause–effect relationships through engaging, picture-based activities. By carefully observing pictures and reading simple situations, children learn to think about what might happen next, why something is happening, and what results from an action. 

The worksheet uses familiar, real-life scenarios such as a balloon slipping from a hand, a child holding ice cream on a hot day, dark clouds in the sky, wearing a raincoat, or toys left outside. These relatable visuals help children develop early reasoning and comprehension skills in a fun, logical, and age-appropriate way. 

Why Prediction, Inference, and Cause–Effect Matter in Class 1?

These thinking skills are essential for strong comprehension. For Grade 1 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps children predict what may happen next using picture clues. 
2. It builds inference skills by understanding “why” something is happening. 
3. It strengthens logical thinking through simple cause–effect relationships. 
4. It prepares children to understand short stories and real-life situations more clearly. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five carefully structured thinking and comprehension activities: 

🔮 Exercise 1 – Look at the Picture and Predict What Happens Next 
Students observe pictures and choose the most logical next event, building prediction skills. 

🖼️ Exercise 2 – Picture-Based Predictions 
Children look at everyday situations and decide what will happen next, strengthening reasoning. 

🧠 Exercise 3 – Picture Inferences 
Learners study pictures and answer “why” questions, helping them infer meaning from visual clues. 

⚙️ Exercise 4 – Cause and Effect Using Pictures 
Students identify the effect of a given cause, such as leaving ice cream in the sun or forgetting to water a plant. 

✏️ Exercise 5 – Complete the Cause–Effect Sentences 
Children observe pictures and complete sentences by connecting actions with outcomes. 

This worksheet helps children develop strong thinking, reasoning, and comprehension skills by guiding them to observe carefully, think logically, and understand how actions and events are connected in everyday life. 

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