60 of the Best Riddles for Kids: Can You Solve Them?.

I have a head much smaller than my long neck. People who play with me pick at me, and that’s fine. What am I?

Answer: A guitar.

It doesn’t actually matter if your child figures out the answer or not. The fun and learning come from playing with the riddle and discussing the different nuances. Even a wrong answer is a learning tool.

Riddle: Picture perfect

I look like you, but I am not you. You can blow me up or find me in a wallet. Share me or frame me, both are nice. What am I?

Answer: A photograph of you.

Explain the concept of “blowing up” and how it relates to pictures and images—that might be difficult for smaller children to get in the age of digital pictures.

Riddle: Field day

I sound like I could cut you, but I’m actually quite comfortable. I can be green or yellow. I can be stiff or soft. I am a friend to bugs and also bare feet. What am I?

Answer: A blade of grass.

This riddle for kids will make everyone want to get up and go outside. Hope you’ve got a bright sunny day!

Riddle: Feel for it

I can be red or blue—I am always changing. I can ruin your day or lift you up. I am always with you, except when you sleep. What am I?

Answer: Your mood.

Have open conversations with your kids about being both angry and sad, as well as happy. They’re kids, but they still have a lot of emotions to deal with.

Riddle: Drink up

I have a stem, but I am not a flower. I have a foot, but I cannot hop. Children are too young to hold me. What am I?

Answer: A wine glass.

This riddle for kids makes it easy to learn about the different parts of a wine glass—and it’s fine for kids to learn too, even if you’ve told them it’s a fancy juice cup.

I have seven rings made of rock and ice, but you cannot wear them on your fingers. They are way, way too big. What am I?

Answer: Saturn.

This riddle for kids gives you a great opportunity to talk about science and astronomy with your child. Teach them about Saturn’s seven rings, which are not at all like the first rings that may come into their minds. Wordplay lets them stretch their critical-thinking skills.