Riddles

What Are Riddles?

A riddle is like a tricky question or a clever puzzle. It gives you clues to figure out the answer, but you have to think outside the box! Here’s an example:

What has hands but can’t clap?

A clock!

Why Are Riddles Awesome?

• They Make You Smarter! Riddles challenge your brain to think in new ways.
• They’re Fun for Everyone! You can solve riddles with friends, family, or even on your own.
• They’re Great Icebreakers! Want to make someone laugh or start a conversation? Share a riddle!

Try These Fun Riddles

1. I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?

A candle

2. I’m not alive, but I can grow. I don’t have lungs, but I need air. What am I?

Fire

3. What has to be broken before you can use it?

An egg

Create Your Own Riddles

Did you know you can make your own riddles? Here’s how:

1. Pick an Object: Choose something simple, like a pencil, a chair, or the sun.
2. Think of Clues: Write a few hints that describe it without saying its name.
3. Add a Twist: Make the clues funny or tricky to keep people guessing.

Here’s an example:

I shine bright but I’m not a star. You see me during the day, not the night. What am I?

The sun!

Riddle Games You Can Play

• Riddle Tag: Take turns asking each other riddles. If someone gets it right, they get to ask the next one.
• Riddle Treasure Hunt: Hide clues around your house or yard, and make each clue a riddle that leads to the next one.
• Riddle Relay: Work as a team to solve as many riddles as you can in a time limit.

Final Challenge

The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?

Footsteps