August quizzes that liven up childcare
Here are some quizzes that children can enjoy in childcare settings in August.
Try enjoying them with the kids during short event times and similar moments.
You’ll likely hear lively answers from the children about festivals, summer fruits, pools, and more.
Through the quizzes, it could be nice to ask the children what they’re excited about in August.
Reading summer-themed picture books related to the quizzes will also make it easier for the children to visualize.
Be sure to come up with your own original quizzes too.
August Quizzes That Excite Childcare (1–10)
How many horns does a rhinoceros beetle have?
- three (items/cylindrical objects)
- two (long cylindrical objects)
- one bottle
See the answer
two (long cylindrical objects)
Male rhinoceros beetles have two horns. They use these horns to fight enemies. Using their strong horns, they try to flip their opponents upward from below. The horns of rhinoceros beetles exist to launch attacks on their rivals.
August 11 is a public holiday, but what day is it?
- Mountain Day
- Children's Day
- Greenery Day
See the answer
Mountain Day
August 11 is Mountain Day, a national holiday. It’s a day to “show appreciation for the mountains.” You might spend it reading picture books about mountains with your children, doing crafts with wood, or otherwise making it a day to think about mountains.
What is the cold, white mountain we eat in summer that transforms into various colors?
- pudding
- shaved ice
- chocolate
See the answer
shaved ice
Many children probably buy it from food stalls at summer festivals, don’t they? We also recommend enjoying how the flavor of shaved ice changes by pouring different syrups over the fluffy ice. Because cold shaved ice can be hard on the stomach, please be mindful of the portion size as a teacher.
What is the summer fruit that wears big, round, green clothing with a jagged pattern, is bright red on the inside, and tastes sweet when you eat it?
- watermelon
- peach
- banana
See the answer
watermelon
I think there are many chances to eat watermelon in summer. There are lots of ways to enjoy it in childcare settings too—like doing watermelon-splitting games, touching it, or checking its weight. Children are thrilled when a big watermelon appears. Be sure to watch out for injuries during watermelon-splitting games.
What is the sweet, long food that wears yellow speckles for clothing?
- eggplant
- corn
- potato
See the answer
corn
Corn is one of the summer vegetables that are harvested in abundance and eaten often when summer comes. You often see it at barbecues and festivals. Since you can hold it in your hand to eat, it’s very popular with children. Asking kids to help husk corn is also great for food education and is highly recommended.
How many horns does a female rhinoceros beetle have?
- two (long cylindrical objects)
- one bottle
- 0 pieces
See the answer
0 pieces
Male rhinoceros beetles have horns, but females do not. This is because, from the male beetle’s perspective, female beetles do not need to fight for their mates. Since males protect the females, the females do not have horns.
Which cheer/call do people say when watching fireworks?
- Ta–ma–ya!
- Welcome.
- Hello
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Ta–ma–ya!
It’s said that people started shouting “Tamaya!” when fireworks went up because a famous fireworks maker’s shop in the Edo period was named Tamaya. There’s also another call, “Kagiya,” which likewise comes from the name of another renowned fireworks maker’s shop from the Edo period.