Riddles for Kids with Answers
- 15 riddles
- Ages 5-10
- Answers included
These are the riddles to start with. They use everyday things a child already knows about, so the answer feels obvious once it lands, which is exactly what makes a young child want to try the next one.
Read them aloud if you can. Riddles are much better spoken than read silently, and the pause before the answer is half the fun.
What has hands but cannot clap?
What has a neck but no head?
What goes up but never comes down?
What has teeth but cannot bite?
What has legs but cannot walk?
What is full of holes but still holds water?
What has an eye but cannot see?
What gets wetter the more it dries?
What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?
What can you catch but never throw?
What has one eye but cannot see anything at all?
What has many keys but cannot open a single door?
What runs all around the garden but never moves?
What has a bed but never sleeps?
What is always in front of you but cannot be seen?
Questions about Riddles for Kids with Answers
What age are these riddles for?
These are easy riddles suited to children aged about five to ten. Younger children usually need the riddle read aloud and one hint.
How do riddles help children?
They build vocabulary and teach children that words can have more than one meaning, which is an important step in reading comprehension.
What should I do if my child cannot guess?
Give a small clue about the category rather than the answer, such as 'it is something in the kitchen'. Guessing right after a hint still feels like winning.
Can these riddles be used in class?
Yes. They work well as a five-minute starter activity, and children can be asked to explain why the answer works rather than just saying it.