Would You Rather Questions for Kids
Two choices, one pick and a reason. That is the whole game, and kids love it. Would you rather questions for kids are quick, silly and need no equipment.
Every question here is short and safe for children. Use them at home, in class or on a long drive. Spin the wheel to pick one of 12 themes, such as Pets, Snacks and Treats or Magic Powers. The winner box shows a kid-safe question from that theme, and Another one gives a different question from the same theme. Or read the 40 ideas below.
How to Play Would You Rather for Kids
- Read the question slowly. Say both choices.
- Everyone picks. Point, stand on one side of the room or hold up one or two fingers.
- Ask "why?" and listen. The reasons are the best part.
- Take turns asking. Let the youngest ask first. They love it.
Keep it positive. No answer is wrong and nobody laughs at a pick. A child can say "I don't know yet" and think it over.
Would You Rather for Kids: Easy Ones for Ages 4 to 6
Short and easy to picture. Good for kindergarten and early school years.
- Would you rather have a puppy or a kitten?
- Would you rather eat ice cream or cake?
- Would you rather be a bird or a fish?
- Would you rather play in the snow or on the beach?
- Would you rather have a red balloon or a blue balloon?
- Would you rather ride a horse or ride a bike?
- Would you rather live in a castle or a tree house?
- Would you rather have pancakes or waffles for breakfast?
- Would you rather jump like a frog or run like a rabbit?
- Would you rather have a toy dinosaur or a toy robot?
Would You Rather Questions for Kindergarteners: Learning Games
These double as quick learning moments. Ask the child to explain or count.
- Would you rather count to ten or say the alphabet?
- Would you rather draw a picture or sing a song?
- Would you rather find a circle or a square?
- Would you rather have three apples or two bananas?
- Would you rather be the line leader or the door holder?
- Would you rather read a book about animals or about trucks?
- Would you rather hear a story or tell a story?
- Would you rather build a tower or a bridge?
- Would you rather paint with your fingers or with a brush?
- Would you rather play a drum or shake a rattle?
Children's Would You Rather: Silly and Funny, Ages 7 to 10
Funny and a bit more imaginative. Good for car trips and classrooms.
- Would you rather have a pet giraffe or a pet octopus?
- Would you rather have shoes that squeak or a hat that sings?
- Would you rather sleep in a hammock or on a cloud?
- Would you rather swim with dolphins or fly with eagles?
- Would you rather have a talking backpack or a dancing lunchbox?
- Would you rather go to school on a bus or a boat?
- Would you rather have a pencil that draws by itself or a book that reads itself aloud?
- Would you rather be tiny for a day or giant for a day?
- Would you rather find buried treasure or a secret cave?
- Would you rather have a magic paintbrush or a magic kite?
Ages 10 and Up: Think-About-It Questions
Gentle "which would you choose?" questions that make kids think.
- Would you rather be good at running fast or at solving puzzles?
- Would you rather have lots of friends or one very close friend?
- Would you rather invent something or discover something?
- Would you rather visit space or the deepest ocean?
- Would you rather learn how to cook anything or how to fix anything?
- Would you rather be able to speak every language or play every instrument?
- Would you rather spend a day at a zoo or at a science museum?
- Would you rather help build a school or help plant a forest?
- Would you rather have a day with no homework or a day with no chores?
- Would you rather be the captain of a ship or the pilot of a plane?
Tips for Using Would You Rather Questions for Kids
Start with the choice, then the reason. Asking "why?" builds speaking and listening skills.
Let kids make their own. Ask them to invent a question for you. It shows how they think.
Match the age. If a question stumps your child, swap it for an easier one.
Mix quick and slow rounds. Ask five fast questions, then one to talk about.
No pressure. If a child wants to pass, that is fine.
For funnier and older questions, see Would You Rather Questions. For another family game, try Truth or Dare with its clean, safe ideas. To pick who asks first, use the random number wheel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good question for kids?
Short, concrete choices that are easy to picture and have no wrong answer. Animals, foods and places work well.
Are there would you rather questions for kindergarteners?
Yes. The section above has ten that tie into counting, shapes and stories.
What age is would you rather good for?
From about four. Use picture-based choices for the youngest and "why" talks for older kids.
Can I use these in a classroom?
Yes. They work as a warm-up, a brain break or a quick speaking activity.
How many questions are on the wheel?
There are 72, six in each of 12 themes.
Do I need an account?
No. It is free and works in your browser.