Fun quizzes for elementary school kids: a collection of questions everyone can enjoy together

Witty riddles

[Brain-Teasing Riddles] Packed with tough riddles that stiff-headed people can’t solve! 18 questions in total

The word tonchi, which we usually use to mean clever wit or a witty retort, is said by one theory to come from the onomatopoeic sound tonchinkan, the clang made when a swordsmith hammers a blade.

But there are various theories, and nothing is certain.

“Tonchi” is a curious word, isn’t it? Riddles that play on tonchi are a fun way to pass the time, too.

For example, here’s a question: “What do you buy in order to keep?” The hint is that the question is written in hiragana.

The answer is a pet—because in Japanese it’s ‘kau tame ni kau’ (buy in order to keep/raise).

The trick to getting the right answer is to look at words from different angles!

5 riddles and brain teasers

[Riddles] 5 brain teasers to tackle with wit! Spend time together at home with these perfect time-killing puzzles.

There are moments in everyday life when wordplay just comes together, right? Like when you’re putting up posters in the classroom and someone says, “Too high, too high, lower,” and that makes you think of a pun like ‘Uesugi Kenshin’ (since ‘too high’ sounds like ‘Uesugi’).

Puns kind of feel similar to riddle-like brain teasers, don’t they? Here’s one: “It’s usually loud, but if you add one letter, it becomes quiet.

What is it?” The answer is ‘siren.’ Add a ‘t’ to the end and it becomes ‘silent,’ right? That rush you get when you solve a clever riddle is unbeatable!

Animal Riddle Quiz

[Riddle Quiz (Animals)] Educational & Brain Training — Simple and Hiragana-Focused for Toddlers! Great for Audio Listening ◎ [For Kids] Brain Workout

You probably think that all living creatures are either male or female.

But that’s not actually the case—there are animals called hermaphrodites that don’t have a distinction between male and female.

Cute snails, slightly icky? earthworms, and slugs are prime examples.

There really are all kinds of animals on Earth.

It could be fun to research your favorite animal and make riddles, then quiz each other.

If you like cats, make cat questions; if you have a dog, try dog questions.

It will surely help with your science studies, too.

10 pun-based riddles

[10 Riddles] Punny Riddle Quiz Fun for Kids and Adults

The time limit is 15 seconds! Here are 10 ideas for pun-based riddles.

You’ll need some tricks to solve riddles smoothly.

One tip is to try converting words in the question into different words.

This time, let’s take on 10 pun riddles.

For example, there’s a question like, “What snack gets asked for its thoughts about summer?” There are hints, too, so people of all ages—from kids to adults—can enjoy them together.

The grandson played with a ball with his grandpa. What did they do?

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The key to solving this puzzle is to think of a different way to say “ojīchan” (grandpa).

So, what word could you replace “ojīchan” with? If something immediately comes to mind, try connecting that word to a scene where he’s playing with his grandchild using a ball.

If you do that, the answer should naturally reveal itself.

If you know lots of ball games, you might also try thinking from the types of ball games.

The answer is a fairly mainstream ball sport, so you might have an “aha!” moment that leads you to the correct answer.

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Summer Quiz

[Riddle Quiz (8)] Summer Quiz! Educational & Brain Training and Mental Exercises * With Voice Narration, Great for Kids Too ◎

These are riddles with answers like foods and creatures, all themed around summer.

Since “summer” itself is a big hint for figuring out the answers, people can jump in and try the questions casually.

It’s important that solvers carefully read each riddle, vividly picture the situation, and try rephrasing words—that’s the key to getting them right.

If you choose familiar things as the answers, people can feel the summer atmosphere while also paying closer attention to what’s around them.

It also seems like a good way to build excitement for upcoming summer events through the answers to the riddles.

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Intermediate riddles for upper elementary school students

[Riddles] Fun for upper elementary students! Intermediate Riddles 1

Once you figure out the answer, your mind feels refreshed! Here are some ideas for intermediate riddles suitable for upper elementary school students.

Many of you might want to enjoy riddles with friends and family, right? This time, let’s take on some intermediate-level riddles that kids in upper elementary grades and older can enjoy.

For example, there’s a question like: “Which country is always taking on a challenge?” Hints will be provided as time goes on, so feel free to give them a try.