[Early Childhood Education] Mysterious! A collection of fish quizzes that will excite kids
Some children probably like aquariums.
Fish are a familiar presence, even used as side dishes in school lunches.
However, many people may not know much about fish ecology.
Thinking about and researching the mysteries of living creatures leads to important learning for children.
This time, we’ve gathered quizzes about fish.
There may be some that even adults don’t know.
Please use them as an opportunity for teachers and children to learn together.
The quizzes might even become popular in your class.
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[Childcare] Mysterious! A collection of exciting fish quizzes to enjoy with children (1–10)
Which of the following is the name of the fin located on a fish’s back?
- tail fin
- dorsal fin
- pectoral fin
See the answer
dorsal fin
The tail fin refers to the tail, and the pectoral fins are the fins located on the fish’s underside. Let’s check in an illustrated reference book or picture book.
Which of the following is the name of a real fish?
- Grandma
- mother
- uncle
See the answer
uncle
The goatfish is a red, bearded fish that is edible. It’s enjoyed in various ways, such as sashimi and simmered dishes.
Which of the following is the fish that puffs up into a round shape when it gets angry?
- shark
- cod
- pufferfish
See the answer
pufferfish
It’s said that pufferfish inflate themselves to appear larger and protect themselves from danger. You could say the same is true for porcupinefish.
[Childcare] Mysterious! A Collection of Exciting Fish Quizzes to Enjoy with Kids (11–20)
Which of the following fish lays the most eggs?
- aji (horse mackerel) / flavor, taste
- salmon
- sunfish (ocean sunfish); also slang abbreviation for quasi-emergency COVID-19 measures in Japan
See the answer
sunfish (ocean sunfish); also slang abbreviation for quasi-emergency COVID-19 measures in Japan
Among fish, the ocean sunfish lays the most eggs—300 million of them. It’s an unimaginably large number.
Which of the following is the fish sold at the festival?
- tuna
- shishamo (a small saltwater fish, often grilled in Japanese cuisine; commonly capelin is served as a substitute)
- goldfish
See the answer
goldfish
I wonder if there are any children in the class who have tried goldfish scooping. Some might even have one at home.
Which part do fish use to breathe underwater?
- gill
- fillet
- scale
See the answer
gill
Fish use a special organ called gills to take in oxygen from water so they can live underwater. Just as humans breathe in air, gills are essential parts for breathing for fish.
Which of the following is the fish that has whiskers like a cat?
- clownfish
- bullhead shark
- shark
See the answer
bullhead shark
The Japanese bullhead shark is said to have gotten its name because it has raised areas above its eyes that look like a cat’s ears.
In conclusion
We introduced some fish-related quizzes to enjoy with children.
Fish have a variety of life habits, and even adults can learn something from them.
There might even be an unexpected little fish expert in your class.
Why not use the quizzes as a starting point to explore fish together with the children?