Riddles spark curiosity and help little minds slow down, think, and explore. As kids guess, giggle, and explore possibilities, they strengthen their thinking muscles. It’s a fun way to grow creativity, confidence, and cleverness amd that too one clue at a time.

1. I wear a crown but I’m not a king; I open wide so you can sing. What am I?
2. I sparkle in puddles after rain, and jump when you stomp my lane. What am I?
3. I have pages but I’m not a calendar; I take you to places without a car. What am I?
4. I’m small and round and bounce so high, I like to play under the sky. What am I?
5. I’m fluffy white and float up high — sometimes I hide the bright blue sky. What am I?
6. I have four legs but cannot walk; I hold your sandwich while you talk. What am I?
7. I come at night to twinkle bright; I’m not a lamp but give light. What am I?
8. I tick but I’m not a small bug; I hang on walls and tell the time snug. What am I?
9. I have seeds inside a juicy ring; in summer people love my zing. What am I?
10. I’m orange and crunchy, with a top so green — grow me from the ground, not from a machine. What am I?
11. I zoom and beep and drive down streets; I have wheels and seats. What am I?
12. I’m cozy and warm on a winter bed; you jump inside after you’ve been fed. What am I?

Answers

1. Your mouth (or smile)

2. A puddle (or jump in puddles)

3. A book

4. A ball

5. A cloud

6. A table

7. A star

8. A clock

9. A watermelon (or simply “melon”)

10. A carrot

11. A car

12. A blanket (or duvet)