Popular quizzes at daycares and kindergartens. Perfect ideas for performances/activities.
Kids love quizzes!
When you give them a quiz, they go “Hmm…” and think hard, and the moment they figure out the answer, their eyes light up and they give you the happiest smile.
Quizzes nurture thinking and imagination, and they can spark interest and curiosity in all kinds of things.
You’ll definitely want to include lots of them.
In this article, we’ll introduce quizzes recommended for kindergartens and nursery schools!
From ones you solve in your head to those you enjoy with all five senses—seeing, hearing, touching—these are all activities that spark children’s curiosity.
If you incorporate themes kids love—like animals, fruit, vehicles, or popular characters—it gets even more exciting.
Be sure to use them during free play time or as part of a fun event, and enjoy them together!
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Popular quizzes at nursery and kindergarten: perfect ideas for performances (61–70)
What color will it be?
Let’s answer what color you’ll get when you mix paints! Here are some ideas for guessing what color it will become.
These activities help older kindergarteners learn while imagining how colors change.
They may already know some combinations, like red and blue making purple, or yellow and blue making green.
As a variation, don’t just mix colors—try painting pictures with the colors you create, or doing crafts that put the color combinations to practical use.
It also sounds fun to experiment by mixing different amounts, or by adding materials other than paint to explore how the colors change!
Animal Gesture Quiz
Capture the features and act them out! Here’s an idea for an animal gesture quiz.
It’s a unique game where you communicate answers using only movement—no words allowed! Think, “How does this animal walk?” and use your body to express it, conveying the animal’s traits without speaking.
Humorous gestures like a kangaroo’s hopping or a turtle’s slow shuffle are sure to fill the room with laughter! By remembering each animal’s characteristics, this fun idea lets you learn while playing through the quiz.
Animal either-or quiz
Time limit: 10 seconds! Let’s think within a limited time! Here are ideas for a two-choice animal quiz.
For example, you can ask questions like “Which one is the tiger?” while showing photos or illustrations, and have players answer within 10 seconds.
Having a time limit helps children make quick decisions and develop the ability to arrive at answers instantly.
As variations, you could have them answer using hints like animal sounds or characteristics, or make it a food-related quiz such as carnivore vs.
herbivore.
It’s a fun way to learn and build animal knowledge!
Animal Sounds Quiz
Try to see how many you can get right! Here’s an idea for an animal sound quiz.
Listen to animal sounds and think, “Which animal is this?” and answer! For example, sounds like a dog’s “woof-woof” or a cat’s “meow” are easy to recognize, right? A variety of animals will be featured, so it could be fun to compete and see how many you can identify correctly.
As a variation, you could also show pictures of the animals and have the children imitate the sounds as they answer.
Instrument Quiz
A lively instrument quiz where you listen and answer.
In this activity, you listen to the timbre and guess what instrument it is.
First, let them hear the instrument on its own, then have them sing along to match the timbre—this way, they’ll enjoy it whether they get it right or not.
Beyond being a fun quiz, the real charm is that it might spark interest in music and instruments.
It’s a bit off the quiz track, but introducing each instrument one by one could be fun too.
Daily Life Sounds Quiz
You’ll hear familiar sounds from everyday life! Here are some ideas for a daily-life sound quiz.
This quiz is a unique game that uses sounds you hear in your daily routine.
For example, when you hear sounds like “zaa” (rushing water) or “kachi-kachi” (clicking), try guessing, “What sound is this?” Children can build their concentration by listening carefully and thinking it through.
Because the sounds are so familiar, it’s easy for kids to answer and have fun while reflecting on their everyday life—that’s the key point! If you perk up your ears, you’ll find that every day is a treasure trove of quiz material!
What am I saying?
A simple, instant-fun quiz where you guess what someone is saying.
As the name suggests, an adult mouths some words, and the children try to guess them.
If you decide on themes in advance—like animals or vehicles—it’ll be easier for the kids to figure out the answers.
You can also adjust the difficulty by changing the length of the words or phrases.
Give it a try when you suddenly feel like running a quick quiz.
And instead of just asking the questions, try doing it to a song or music to make it even more exciting.