A fun quiz that livens up a birthday party
There are plenty of classic activities for birthday parties, but how about trying a quiz this time?
We’ve gathered a variety of quizzes that kids can enjoy together at daycare or kindergarten—quizzes combined with panel theater or magic tricks, quizzes to answer while watching videos, listening to music, or using only their sense of touch.
Some are even card games that let you enjoy quizzes.
Choose the perfect quiz to match the children’s ages.
Prepare some fun quizzes and make the birthday party even more exciting!
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Funny quizzes to liven up a birthday party (11–20)
Insect Quiz
Speaking of insect quizzes, they’re perfect for little boys’ birthday parties, aren’t they? Some kids might not like bugs, but I’ve heard there are many who love stag beetles and rhinoceros beetles.
For kids who are a bit more into it, quizzes featuring various types of rhinoceros and stag beetles are recommended.
Fun Quiz: The Little Gluttonous Ghost
If you’re not sure what activity to plan for a birthday party, why not liven things up with a Fun Quiz? “The Little Gluttonous Ghost” is a story about a hungry little ghost who opens the refrigerator door and sneaks bites of his favorite foods.
Show only the silhouettes of the foods in the fridge and have the children guess what they are! This Fun Quiz combines a quiz, a panel theater, and hand play, letting you enjoy a sense of unity with the kids.
Prepare lots of different foods to keep their attention and guarantee a lively time!
Lift-the-flap panel: Whose ears are these?
An interactive panel with clever features that lets you enjoy communicating with children.
It’s a perfect idea not only for kindergarten and nursery school activities, but also for birthday parties.
For example, show only the ears of an animal illustration and have the children guess what animal it is! At first, flash the ears quickly to see how the children react, and interact with them by asking things like, “Did you see it?” or “Should I go slower?”—that’s the trick.
It could also be fun to switch it up from just ears to noses, eyes, and so on.
Silhouette Quiz
Silhouette quizzes are one of kids’ favorite games, aren’t they? In a dimly lit room, just showing the shadow of an animal or a vehicle makes their eyes sparkle as they shoot their hands up and shout, “I know it!”—and you can’t help but smile, too.
Of course, it feels great when they get it right, but even if they’re wrong, they’re raring to go with, “I’ll get the next one!” How about adding a silhouette quiz to your next birthday party program? It’s perfect for nurturing children’s observation and imagination—and above all, it’s fun.
Whether with parents and kids, or the whole class, it’s sure to get everyone excited together!
Magic Theater! Animal Quiz
How about a magic theater performance—always a hit in childcare—as a feature for a birthday party? Magic theaters have fun, mysterious mechanisms like pictures changing when you pull them out, making them popular teaching materials in childcare settings! Another appeal is that they’re surprisingly easy to make.
The classic “animal quiz,” where you show only the outline of an animal and have the kids guess what it is, is highly recommended because it really excites the children! Start with easy prompts and gradually increase the difficulty toward the end to make the birthday party even more exciting.
Animal Sound Quiz
At birthday parties, you’ll find all kinds of kids, and many of them probably love animals.
Try playing various animal sounds and have them guess which animal it is.
You could also prepare paper puppets and sprinkle in fun trivia about animals with interesting calls to make it even more enjoyable.
Pokémon Quiz
Do you know the Pokémon quiz? It’s a classic that livens up birthday parties! You only show distinctive parts like a Pokémon’s tail or ears and guess its name.
It’s simple, but everyone gets totally into it.
It also tests kids’ observation and memory, and if they love Pokémon, it’s a great chance to shine! When they get it right, they feel like a true Pokémon Master.
You’re sure to see their eyes light up.
Try it as a parent-child challenge to deepen your bond.
Give it a go!
Hint Quiz
Hint quizzes are a big hit with kids.
You give three clues about something they know and have them guess it—an engaging format.
Start with a broad characteristic, then move on to more specific details.
By inferring the features of the answer, children develop their expressive skills.
They can also enjoy the sense of achievement and joy when they get the answer.
Gradually increasing the difficulty will make a birthday party even more exciting! If you’re planning an activity for a kindergarten or nursery school birthday party, please use this as a reference.
Paper Puppet Show: Whose Umbrella Is It?
The paper puppet show “Pape-sart,” well-known as an early childhood education material, could be a great idea to include in birthday celebrations at kindergartens and nursery schools.
It may take some effort for teachers to make the puppets, but we hope the children can enjoy a memorable birthday party! For example, how about a Pape-sart with umbrellas as the theme? It’s a story where the owner changes depending on the umbrella’s pattern.
You could even turn it into a quiz and have the children guess who the umbrella belongs to! You can also spice it up by adding elements related to the birthday month to make it even more exciting.
Drawing Quiz
A drawing quiz is a wonderful activity to liven up a birthday party.
Since all you do is draw based on a prompt, anyone can join in easily.
Once everyone puts brush to paper with a cheerful “Go!”, the atmosphere heats up in no time.
Make it a team competition and it’s sure to be even more exciting! Artistic skill doesn’t matter, so teachers and kids alike can enjoy it together.
When it’s time to reveal the answers, you’re bound to see lots of smiles.
It’s also fun to compare everyone’s uniquely expressive drawings.
If you want to make your birthday party extra fun, why not try adding a drawing quiz?