25 New Year's Riddles for Kids
New Year's riddles for kids, with answers: short, silly brain teasers about snowmen, mittens, balloons, sleepy owls and staying up late. Read them aloud at home or in class, or play free with friends in a live room.
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1. I have two floppy ears of my own, but I use them to keep your ears warm. What am I?
easy- A baseball cap
- A headband
- A hood
- An earflap hat
2. After the cheering, I hold the paper stars that a broom pushes my way. What am I?
easy- A dustpan
- A gift bag
- A paper plate
- A party hat
3. We are a pair that keeps your fingers warm, but we have just one room for all four fingers. What are we?
easy- Boots
- Earmuffs
- Mittens
- Socks
4. Wet boots visit me upside down, and I blow warm air into their toes. What am I?
easy- A boot dryer
- A coat hanger
- A floor fan
- A shoe rack
5. I have two walls with a vacuum between them, and I slow heat from escaping so a warm drink stays warm. What am I?
easy- A glass pitcher
- A paper cup
- A vacuum flask
- An open mug
6. We are a fuzzy knitted pair made of soft material, worn on your feet inside shoes. Unlike outdoor shoes, we have no hard soles. What are we?
easy- Fuzzy socks
- Leg warmers
- Winter hats
- Wool gloves
7. Fill me with helium and I float up high. Let go of my string and I say goodbye. What am I?
easy- A balloon
- A bubble
- A cloud
- A kite
8. I can be blown but I am not a horn. I'm round and shiny, and I pop when you touch me. What am I?
medium- A bubble
- A drum
- A marble
- A pancake
9. Hit me and I go boom, but I never get hurt. I'm great for making noise at midnight. What am I?
easy- A drum
- A piano
- A pillow
- A trumpet
10. I'm a long, twisty paper ribbon. Hang me up or toss me, and I make the party bright. What am I?
easy- A napkin
- A paper plate
- A shoelace
- A streamer
11. I sit on top of your head and make you feel like a king or a queen for the party. What am I?
easy- A baseball cap
- A crown
- A helmet
- A pillow
12. There are two of us. Bring us together fast and we go clap, clap, clap! What are we?
easy- Your ears
- Your eyes
- Your feet
- Your hands
13. You give me at midnight, and you get one back right away. I use two arms but no words. What am I?
medium- A gift
- A high five
- A hug
- A letter
14. I come out at night and glow in the sky. Sometimes I'm round, and sometimes I'm just a thin smile. What am I?
easy- A cloud
- A rainbow
- The moon
- The sun
15. We twinkle all night far, far away, but you can only see us when the sun goes away. What are we?
easy- Fireflies
- Planes
- Streetlights
- The stars
16. I hoot and I stay up all night long, so midnight is easy for me. What am I?
easy- A dog
- A parrot
- A rooster
- An owl
17. You put me on at bedtime, and I'm soft and cozy, with a top and bottom that match. What am I?
easy- A raincoat
- A swimsuit
- A tuxedo
- Pajamas
18. I'm soft and fluffy, and every night your head rests on me. What am I?
easy- A backpack
- A hat
- A pillow
- A rug
19. I open your mouth wide when you are sleepy, and if you see someone else do me, you might do me too. What am I?
medium- A giggle
- A hiccup
- A sneeze
- A yawn
20. I'm a little sleep in the middle of the day. Take one before New Year's Eve and you might stay up late. What am I?
easy- A bath
- A nap
- A snack
- A walk
21. I'm the number at the very top of the clock. When both hands point at me at night, the new year begins. What number am I?
easy- 1
- 10
- 12
- 6
22. In Stonehaven's New Year parade, I am a blazing ball swung by a performer. What am I?
hard- A festival torch boat
- A lighthouse lamp
- A sparkler crown
- A Stonehaven fireball
23. I rise up in the east and wake up the world. On January 1, I'm the first one of the year. What am I?
easy- A rooster
- An alarm clock
- The moon
- The sun
24. I'm round and flat, you flip me in a pan, and I love maple syrup. I'm a yummy New Year's breakfast. What am I?
easy- A cookie
- A pancake
- A pizza
- A tortilla
25. I'm a pig who loves coins. Feed me money all year, and I'll keep it safe in my tummy. What am I?
medium- A lunch box
- A piggy bank
- A toy box
- A wallet
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