How many can you solve? A collection of three-hint quiz ideas that toddlers will enjoy
“Guessing the riddle from three hints is so much fun!” Many children probably feel that way.
Three-hint quizzes are a play activity that stimulates preschoolers’ imaginations and naturally nurtures their thinking skills.
Because the topics are things children already know—like animals, foods, and everyday tools—they can enjoy them with confidence.
Both the quiz givers and the guessers can think together and have fun.
Here, we’ll introduce three-hint quizzes you can enjoy with your children.
How many can you solve? A collection of three-hint quiz ideas that toddlers can enjoy (1–10)
What do you use when drawing, comes in many colors, and gets smaller the more you use it—what is it?
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crayon
There are lots of colors, like red, blue, and yellow, and you can draw with whichever colors you like. When you glide it across the paper, you can make pretty lines and pictures, and it’s fun, isn’t it? If you use it a lot, it gradually gets smaller. So please draw so much that it becomes small!
You turn it on and off, you use it in dark places, when you turn it on it becomes bright—what is it?
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electricity
Electricity turns on when you press a switch, and it turns off if you don’t. When you use it in dark places, it makes things bright, so you can see in rooms and on night roads. You can’t see electricity itself, but it’s an important power that runs things like lights, TVs, and refrigerators.
I’m in the kitchen, my mouth is usually closed but sometimes opens, I’m good at warming things—what am I?
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microwave oven
The “microwave oven” in the kitchen is a very clever appliance. Usually it keeps its mouth shut and stays still, but when you put in rice or side dishes, it opens its mouth with a pop. Press the switch, and in no time it warms the food inside for you.
It has horns, flies in the sky, and breathes fire—what is it?
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Dragon
Dragons are very strong and cool magical creatures. They often appear in stories and picture books, don’t they? They fly around the sky and guard their treasures.
A food with a hole in the middle, a sweet treat—what is it?
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donut
A soft snack with a sweet smell. Sometimes it’s covered in chocolate or sugar. I bet lots of kids like it. You often see it in stores, too. When you take a bite, it’s fluffy and delicious.
It’s big, has big ears, and a long nose—what is it?
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Elephant
Elephants have very large bodies, and their ears are so big they can flap and create a breeze. They use their long trunks to drink water and grab food. They’re very gentle and strong animals.
It’s square-shaped, bigger than your body, and used when sleeping—what is it?
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futon
A futon has a rectangular shape and is much larger than your body, right? When you lie down to sleep, you can rest your tired body. Sleeping with a fluffy futon and pillow feels warm and comfortable.