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[For Preschoolers] Thinking Is Fun! Riddle Special

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

This article introduces riddles for preschoolers in their middle year.

For younger preschoolers, the answers often focus on appearance or simple features.

But by the middle year, children can start finding clues within the words themselves and using their imagination, so they can enjoy slightly more challenging riddles.

The riddles we’re sharing this time are packed with fun ones that encourage imaginative thinking!

If the questions are too hard, some children may not enjoy them or may feel discouraged if they can’t get the right answer.

So try using hints effectively and have fun tackling the riddles together.

[For Preschoolers] Fun to Think About! Riddle Collection (11–20)

Even if it’s a pig, what kind of pig is the one that’s inside the face?

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eyelid

The pig that’s in your face is the eyelid, right? Eyelids are parts that protect our important eyes. They keep out dust and protect them from bright light. If it’s difficult, it’s also a good idea to use hints by checking each part of the face together one by one.

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Greeting True-or-False Quiz

[Early Learning: Greetings] Greeting True-or-False Quiz!

Greeting True-or-False Quiz

Recommended for preschoolers! Here are some ideas for a greeting true-or-false quiz.

From waking up in the morning to going to sleep at night, it’s a quiz that collects greetings used in various everyday situations.

Since it’s a simple true-or-false format, it seems perfect for morning meetings or end-of-day gatherings.

By exchanging greetings, children can communicate smoothly with others and express feelings of gratitude or apology.

With a proactive spirit, let’s encourage lively, pleasant greetings in daily life.

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Let’s bring the character into the house!

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Move three pieces and put the character inside the house.Translation If you know the answer, head to the comments.Translation Translation Translation #matchstick Matchstick Quiz
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Inspiration is key! Here’s an idea for getting the character into the house.

If you don’t have matchsticks at school or at home, you can substitute thin magnets or pens.

In this activity, the idea is to move three matchsticks to get the character into the house.

Deciding which matchsticks to move and where to place them will likely nurture children’s thinking skills.

And when they solve the puzzle, it can boost their sense of accomplishment and self-esteem.

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In conclusion

We introduced riddles to enjoy with preschool (nenchu) kids.

How many did the riddle-loving children get right? If the questions are too hard, please give them hints.

From the time spent thinking to the moment the answer pops into their heads and they get it right—every part of riddles is fun, so be sure to enjoy them!