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Riddles for Upper Elementary Kids: A Fun Collection That Adults Can Enjoy Too

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Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked as a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and as an after-school childcare instructor for 7 years, then took a position as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I engaged in activities that introduced Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational activities, working with many children. Later, through freelance writing, planning, and editing at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and sharing. Drawing on the perspective cultivated in the field of education and my experience as an editor, I provide practical information with an emphasis on both input and output, mainly in areas related to music and children. My hobbies include instruments, singing, handicrafts, toys, drawing, traditional games, the outdoors, and books. My special skill is spinning-top tricks.

As children reach the upper grades of elementary school, they learn a lot and develop stronger thinking skills.

They spend more time playing with friends and expressing their opinions.

A distinctive feature of this stage is strong curiosity, and many children start discovering their own hobbies.

It’s also an important time for nurturing the ability to think deeply about things.

With that in mind, here we’ll introduce riddles that match the upper-grade level and help cultivate thinking skills while having fun.

Riddles use logical thinking and can be enjoyed together with friends.

There are plenty that adults can enjoy too, so be sure to give them a try together!

Riddles for Upper Elementary Schoolers: A Fun Collection Everyone Can Enjoy (41–50)

Which was built first, the Great Buddha of Nara or the Great Buddha of Kamakura?

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Neither of them is standing.

The question asks which came first: the Great Buddha of Nara or the Great Buddha of Kamakura. But since both the actual Great Buddha statues in Nara and Kamakura are displayed in a seated position, the correct answer is “Neither of them is standing.” The key is to read the question carefully and avoid being tricked.

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Riddles for Upper Elementary Students! A Fun Collection That Adults Can Enjoy Too (51–60)

The grandson played with a ball with his grandpa. What did they do?

I tried answering trick questions for elementary schoolers #TrickQuiz #shorts

The grandson played with a ball with his grandpa. What did they do?

The key to solving this puzzle is to think of a different way to say “ojīchan” (grandpa).

So, what word could you replace “ojīchan” with? If something immediately comes to mind, try connecting that word to a scene where he’s playing with his grandchild using a ball.

If you do that, the answer should naturally reveal itself.

If you know lots of ball games, you might also try thinking from the types of ball games.

The answer is a fairly mainstream ball sport, so you might have an “aha!” moment that leads you to the correct answer.

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A trick quiz at an elementary school level

Can we solve it faster than Kuronowa? We tried some trick questions at an elementary school level! #Kuronan

A trick quiz at an elementary school level

We’re introducing trick questions at an elementary school level that make you go “Ah, I get it!” when you think them through.

Elementary school kids have flexible minds and genuinely enjoy quizzes, right? Sometimes, when a slightly tricky or trick question comes up, they get super excited and shout out the answer to teach everyone.

These quizzes have simple prompts—let’s try to find the answers.

If you think carefully, the answer might come to you intuitively in a flash.

If you can’t figure it out, asking for a simple hint is also recommended.

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A riddle only geniuses can solve

If you don’t get tricked by this trick riddle, you’re a genius.

A riddle only geniuses can solve

Let’s approach this with a flexible mindset! Here are some clever riddle ideas that will stump you unless you’re a genius.

Challenging yourself with riddles can help develop your thinking skills and improve your concentration.

Try tackling some riddles to make the most of your abilities.

This time, there are also trick questions, so it’s a good idea to read each problem carefully before you try it.

For example, there’s a question like: “What do elephants eat during New Year’s?”

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Difficult Riddle Quiz

[Riddle Quiz] The tricky riddles were way too hard…

Difficult Riddle Quiz

Take your time and think it through before answering! Here are some ideas for challenging riddle quizzes.

These tough riddles are perfect for people who love playing with riddles or are bored with easy questions.

For example, there’s a question like: “You can see fish swimming at an aquarium.

Where can you see animals that are standing still?” Even if you’re worried you might not solve them, don’t worry—hints are provided so you can try with confidence.

Loosen up your thinking and give it a challenge!

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When is honey sweet?

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Honey is sweet and delicious, isn’t it? You can pour it on pancakes, add it to tea instead of sugar—there are countless dishes and products that use honey.

So let’s try a honey-themed trick quiz! When is honey sweet? “In the season when bees fly a lot?” “Does it have something to do with the number eight?” Many people might think that, but the answer is actually very simple! Just think: when do you feel it’s “sweet”? If you approach it that way, the correct answer should come to you easily!

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What is something that doesn’t decrease no matter what you eat?

What is something that doesn’t get smaller no matter what you eat? Right now, all sorts of foods are probably popping into your mind: rice balls, sandwiches, apples, tangerines, sweets… There are so many edible things, but once you eat them, they’re gone, right? In other words, if you focus on the food when thinking about this question, you won’t get the right answer.

It’s a trick question, so you need to look at it from a slightly different angle.

The correct answer is “your mouth.” It certainly eats anything, but it’s the food that diminishes—the mouth doesn’t get smaller!

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In conclusion

How was it? We introduced a variety of riddles that upper elementary school students can enjoy.

From simple and funny ones to trick questions, we put together a set suited to their level.

There may have been some problems that even adults would find hard to figure out.

Be sure to think them through with your friends or family and enjoy the time spent finding the answers!