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 schools and kindergartens: perfect ideas for performances (41–50)
Which one has more?

Let’s compare numbers with illustrations! Here are some ideas for “Which one has more?”—a fun quiz that builds number-comparison skills.
By looking at two illustrations and deciding which has more, children will naturally find it easier to grasp number concepts.
The way to answer is simple and clear—just say, “This one has more!”—so kids can enjoy playing it over and over.
Through the quiz, their concentration and observation skills will also improve.
It’s sure to be a fun first step into learning numbers for children!
Popular quizzes at daycare and kindergartens: Perfect ideas for performances (51–60)
How many ninjas are there?
https://www.tiktok.com/@gaagaas/video/6918213234122083585Ninjas are a source of admiration for children, and some kids even pretend to be ninjas during play.
In this “Ninja wa Nan-ninja?” game, you strike ninja or princess poses freely to the rhythm, and when ninja poses appear, you count how many ninjas show up.
It’s a simple game that requires keen observation, but it sounds like it would be super exciting! It also seems fun to swap the ninja part for animals or character names.
Try joining the game while testing your memory and observation skills, and have fun!
Hiragana Rearrangement Quiz

Let’s find the answers within the time limit! Here are ideas for a hiragana rearrangement quiz.
It’s a perfect activity to help kindergarten seniors enjoy getting familiar with hiragana.
Try a quiz where you rearrange three hiragana characters to make the correct word! Set a time limit so everyone can excitedly think of the answers together.
Since kids can study hiragana while playing, they’ll likely stay focused.
Once they get used to it, try increasing the number of characters or shortening the time limit.
Hiragana Transformation Quiz

Add one letter to a word! Here’s an idea for a Hiragana transformation quiz.
これは幼稚園児がひらがなに親しむための楽しい方法です!例えば、くま(kuma, bear)に「る(ru)」を付けると「くるま(kuruma, car)」になり、たこ(tako, octopus)に「い(i)」を付けると「たいこ(taiko, drum)」になります。
Through the quiz, children discover the fun of how a word changes by adding a single Hiragana character to a complete word, making wordplay more and more enjoyable.
This can help them expand their vocabulary, deepen their understanding of Hiragana, and boost their motivation to learn new words!
Sketchbook Quiz

Let’s flip through a few pages and take a peek! Here are some sketchbook quiz ideas.
They’re fun prompts that spark kids’ imaginations based on the visible clues.
Use the drawings and colors in the sketchbook as hints and give the quiz a try! Asking “What is it?” or “I wonder what this could be?” will surely deepen communication with friends and classmates.
Quizzes that incorporate visual elements are memorable and exciting.
Give them a try!
Pun Quiz

It’s like a riddle and really fun! Here are some ideas for pun quizzes.
By using puns, you can create laughter while learning words—a unique idea.
For example, for the question “What card game is a tiger playing?” the answer would be “toranpu” (trump), a play on words in Japanese.
Try coming up with answers that work like puns.
Children will develop creativity by twisting words to produce funny answers.
It’s something you can enjoy with family and friends while experiencing the fun of wordplay, and it helps build vocabulary and a sense of humor too! Let’s think up questions together, from easy to a bit challenging, and find the answers while laughing.
Panel Theater: Which one? Which one? Which could it be?

Panel theaters are very popular as teaching materials in early childhood education.
As you stick pieces on and peel them off, the characters move and the story progresses, letting children join in and enjoy it together—that’s the charm! You can use this idea for birthday parties, too.
For example, a very hungry animal arrives and finds two shapes that look alike.
One of them hides the animal’s favorite food.
Turn it into a quiz: which of the two is it hiding under? Since it’s easy to stick on and peel off the pieces, you can come up with all kinds of stories.
If you make it something that gets the kids laughing, the birthday party is sure to be a big hit.



