Tricky Riddle Cards for Kids
Eight classic tricky riddles with a twist, like what has hands but can't clap. Cut out the 8 cards; each answer is printed upside down at the bottom, with a small picture, so kids can quiz a friend. A free color printable for 2nd grade and up.
- Size
- US Letter (8.5 × 11 in), fits A4
- Vector, prints razor-sharp at any size
- Level
- Grade 2
- License
- Free for personal & classroom use
About this worksheet
Eight classic tricky riddles with a twist, like what has hands but can't clap. Cut out the 8 cards; each answer is printed upside down at the bottom, with a small picture, so kids can quiz a friend. A free color printable for 2nd grade and up. Second graders usually finish it in 10 to 15 minutes, reading the text twice before the questions.
On this sheet
Answer: a clock Answer: an egg Answer: a bottle Answer: a comb Answer: a towel Answer: a needle Answer: a book Answer: a shoe Tricky Riddle Cards Cut out the cards. Read a riddle to a friend; the answer is upside down at the bottom.
Tips for using it
- Read the riddle twice: the first time for fun, the second time to look for the trick word.
- Ask "what else could that word mean?" when a riddle seems impossible.
- Let your child be the riddle master and read riddles to you; reading aloud to an audience builds fluency.
Printing tips
Download the PDF for the sharpest result and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). The PNG is 300 DPI, which is handy for tablets and coloring apps. This page is free for personal, family and classroom use.
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