Riddles for kids are mini brain teasers that catch their attention and make them stop to think and scratch their heads in concentration, only for the answer to the problem to be met with a good laugh. They find them funny and so interesting they cannot stop themselves from sharing them with anyone around. Try these on them and get ready for some puzzled faces and loads of giggles!
Riddles for Kids
A hundred feet in the air, but it's back is on the ground. What is it?
Answer: A centipede flipped over
What gets whiter the dirtier that it gets?
Answer: A chalkboard
Hard to catch, easy to hold. Can't be seen, unless it's cold.
Answer: Breath
Forwards I am heavy, backward I am not. What am I?
Answer: A ton.
What kind of storm is always in a rush?
Answer: A hurry- cane
What goes up but never comes down?
Answer: Age.
What gets wetter the more it dries?
Answer: A towel.
If a fire hydrant has H2O inside, what does it have on the outside?
Answer: K9P (you'll get it eventually)
The more of it there is, the less you see.
Answer: Darkness
What gets bigger the more you take away from it?
Answer: Hole
David's father has three sons : Snap, Krackel, and _____ ?
Answer: David. (remember it's Davids father)
What is black when clean and white when dirty?
Answer: A chalkboard
A nut cracker up in a tree.
Answer: Squirrel
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
Answer: A clock.
What is more useful when it is broken?
Answer: An egg
Keeping the little ones entertained is not easy, as any parent, professor or caretaker will know. Yet, somehow, giving them short enigmas with unexpected answers can work wonders! They find them hilarious. And, what’s best of all, due to their structure, wordplay, and even tricks of mind that some employ, riddles can even be beneficial to help kids develop their critical thinking skills and improve their problem-solving abilities.
Here you will find a list of the best riddles for kids with answers to challenge their little brains and turn any rainy day or car trip into a fun and bonding experience. If the little ones find them too easy, fret not. We also have riddles for adults and classic riddles that are the perfect mix for the whole family! Just have fun and get ready for some puzzled faces and giggles!
Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2024
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