320+ Best Would you rather questions for kids

Keeping children engaged in free time can be tricky. You may also run out of ideas. Whether it’s on the dining table, as a bedtime routine, going on a long drive, on family game nights, during fun group activities with friends, or even during family gatherings and celebrations, there comes the ‘would you rather’ game. It is fun, educational, and entertaining. It can best serve the purpose of engaging children in the best possible way. These questions are closely related to ‘This or that’ questions for kids.

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Would you rather questions for kids:

School and studies

1. Would you rather be the line leader or the classroom helper?
2. Would you rather have recess in the gym or on the playground?
3. Would you rather take an art class or a science class?
4. Would you rather read a book or listen to the radio?
5. Would you rather use markers or crayons for coloring?
6. Would you rather sit at a desk or on a carpet during class?
7. Would you rather play with Legos or building blocks during free time?
8. Would you rather go on a trip to a museum or a zoo?
9. Would you rather eat lunch in the classroom or in the cafeteria?
10. Would you rather have a snow day or a half-day off from school?
11. Would you rather play a sport in gym class or play a game?
12. Would you rather have an art class once a week or every day?
13. Would you rather work on a group project or do homework?
14. Would you rather have a pizza party at school or a pajama day?
15. Would you rather learn math or science?
16. Would you rather be a teacher or a principal for a day?
17. Would you rather write a story or plot a drama?
18. Would you rather have a pet day at school or a talent show?
19. Would you rather do a science experiment or plant a garden at school?
20. Would you rather have school start earlier and end earlier?

Food and drinks

1. Would you rather eat pizza or hamburgers?
2. Would you rather have ice cream or cake?
3. Would you rather eat pancakes or waffles?
4. Would you rather eat ice or drink hot tea?
5. Would you rather have a fruit smoothie or a milkshake?
6. Would you rather eat popcorn or nachos?
7. Would you rather eat French fries or almonds?
8. Would you rather eat a donut or a cupcake?
9. Would you rather eat chicken nuggets or hot dogs?
10. Would you rather eat a salad or a soup?
11. Would you rather eat a PB&J sandwich or a grilled cheese sandwich?
12. Would you rather have chocolate chip cookies or brownies?
13. Would you rather drink soda or juice?
14. Would you rather skip breakfast or dinner?
15. Would you rather eat sushi or a taco?
16. Would you rather eat a candy bar or a lollipop?
17. Would you rather eat fresh fruit or dried fruit?
18. Would you rather eat breakfast in bed or go on a picnic in the park?
19. Would you rather have a food fight or a toy fight?
20. Would you rather eat pizza with lots of toppings or plain cheese pizza?

Fantasy and fun

1. Would you rather be able to fly or be able to crawl?
2. Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet unicorn?
3. Would you rather visit outer space or the Sahara Desert?
4. Would you rather be a wizard or a Spider-Man?
5. Would you rather ride on a magic carpet or in a flying car?
6. Would you rather have super strength or super self-control?
7. Would you rather live in a castle or a submarine?
8. Would you rather have a magic wand or a magic hat?
9. Would you rather be able to talk to animals or birds?
10. Would you rather have X-ray vision or heat vision?
11. Would you rather have a magical pet or a personal robot?
12. Would you rather fight zombies or pirates?
13. Would you rather visit a haunted house or a ghost ship?
14. Would you rather be a superhero’s sidekick or the superhero?
15. Would you rather have a secret lair or a secret identity?
16. Would you rather have super intelligence or super agility?
17. Would you rather travel through time or teleport instantly?
18. Would you rather be an animal or an ant?
19. Would you rather live in a world with magic or a world with empathy?
20. Would you rather be able to stop time or go faster than time?

Books

1. Would you rather read a digital book or a paper book?
2. Would you rather read a book about space or dinosaurs?
3. Would you rather read a mystery book or a funny book?
4. Would you rather listen to an audiobook or read an ebook?
5. Would you rather love a book with pictures or one without?
6. Would you rather read a book with pop-ups or a coloring book?
7. Would you rather love a fairy tale or a science fiction book?
8. Would you rather read a book with dragons or with knights?
9. Would you rather listen to a story about time travel or alternate universes?
10. Would you rather read a book by your favorite author or try a new author?
11. Would you rather read a book with a happy ending or one with a surprise twist?
12. Would you rather read a book about wizards or aliens?
13. Would you rather read a short book or a long book?
14. Would you rather like books that make you laugh or make you think?
15. Would you rather have a coloring book or an activity book?
16. Would you rather read a color book or black-and-white?
17. Would you rather have a workbook or a journal?
18. Would you rather read a classic story or a modern story?
19. Would you rather read a book about superheroes or detectives?
20. Would you rather read a biography or a textbook?

Sports and games

1. Would you rather play basketball or soccer?
2. Would you rather play tennis or badminton?
3. Would you rather play a foul game or follow the rules?
4. Would you rather be the best player or the captain?
5. Would you rather play football or baseball?
6. Would you rather play table tennis or air hockey?
7. Would you rather run in a race or climb a mountain?
8. Would you rather be a referee or a coach?
9. Would you rather play golf or mini-golf?
10. Would you rather play in a big stadium or on a small field?
11. Would you rather play sports in hot weather or cold weather?
12. Would you rather do gymnastics or dance?
13. Would you rather like sports indoors or outdoors?
14. Would you rather play volleyball or hide and seek?
15. Would you rather try surfing or skiing?
16. Would you rather be a bowler or a batsman?
17. Would you rather play sports every day or only on weekends?
18. Would you rather watch sports or play them?
19. Would you rather be a professional athlete or a gymnast?
20. Would you rather play for entertainment or self-confidence?

Seasons and occasions

1. Would you rather play in the snow or sand?
2. Would you rather go sledding or swimming?
3. Would you rather go to a waterpark or a ski resort?
4. Would you rather have a picnic in the park or go apple-picking?
5. Would you rather celebrate Christmas or Halloween?
6. Would you rather celebrate Thanksgiving or the Fourth of July?
7. Would you rather play in a pile of leaves or play with snowballs?
8. Would you rather build a snowman or a leaf fort?
9. Would you rather have hot chocolate or cold lemonade?
10. Would you rather go on a hayride or a sleigh ride?
11. Would you rather visit a pumpkin patch or a sunflower field?
12. Would you rather go on a beach vacation or a ski trip?
13. Would you rather celebrate Valentine’s Day or Easter?
14. Would you rather spend a summer day at the beach or a winter day in the mountains?
15. Would you rather go to a fall festival or a spring carnival?
16. Would you rather wear a heavy coat in the summer or a swimsuit in the winter?
17. Would you rather have a snow day or a sunny day off school?
18. Would you rather go camping in the fall or the spring?
19. Would you rather rake leaves or shovel snow?
20. Would you rather go to a fireworks show or a light show during the holidays?

Health and Hygiene

1. Would you rather brush your teeth with toothpaste or baking soda?
2. Would you rather eat a healthy meal or a junk food meal?
3. Would you rather exercise by running or by riding a bike?
4. Would you rather wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer?
5. Would you rather drink a glass of milk or a glass of juice?
6. Would you rather eat a banana or a mango?
7. Would you rather take a shower with cold or hot water?
8. Would you rather sleep in a tent or under a tree?
9. Would you rather eat a healthy breakfast or a healthy dinner?
10. Would you rather drink water or a sports drink?
11. Would you rather run a mile or do 50 jumping jacks?
12. Would you rather have a healthy snack or an unhealthy snack?
13. Would you rather do yoga or aerobics?
14. Would you rather go for a walk or do some stretching?
15. Would you rather play a game indoors or outdoors?
16. Would you rather be able to sleep in or wake up early?
17. Would you rather have a smoothie with spinach or with kale?
18. Would you rather do a home workout or go to a gym?
19. Would you rather wear shoes or go barefoot?
20. Would you rather wear sunscreen or a hat for sun protection?

Motivational and inspirational

1. Would you rather win a trophy or a medal?
2. Would you rather be the captain of a team or a player?
3. Would you rather do something creative or something physical?
4. Would you rather solve a puzzle or play a game?
5. Would you rather give another try or give up and quit?
6. Would you rather be really good at one thing or pretty good at everything?
7. Would you rather be a leader or a helper?
8. Would you rather be famous or rich?
9. Would you rather have superpowers or be really smart?
10. Would you rather help someone else or be helped?
11. Would you rather do something yourself or ask for help?
12. Would you rather force yourself to be disciplined or keep procrastinating?
13. Would you rather work on a project or slip through a banana peel?
14. Would you rather learn from mistakes or keep repeating them?
15. Would you rather try something new or renew something forgotten?
16. Would you rather take on a challenge or do something easy?
17. Would you rather get a high score or have fun?
18. Would you rather be the first to try something or the last?
19. Would you rather be a role model or have a role model?
20. Would you rather be hypothetical or practical?

Family and friends

1. Would you rather have a family picnic or a movie night?
2. Would you rather go on a family vacation or have a staycation?
3. Would you rather play board games with your family or watch TV?
4. Would you rather go out to eat with your family or have a meal at home?
5. Would you rather have a family party or go to a friend’s party?
6. Would you rather have a family pet or no pets?
7. Would you rather go camping or go to a theme park?
8. Would you rather live with grandparents or with cousins?
9. Would you rather play with your papa or mama?
10. Would you rather have a big family gathering or a small get-together?
11. Would you rather have 4 brothers or 4 sisters?
12. Would you rather have a family road trip or a family flight?
13. Would you rather have a joint family or a separate family?
14. Would you rather have a family talent show or a family trivia night?
15. Would you rather cook a meal with siblings or friends?
16. Would you rather celebrate your birthday at home or in class ?
17. Would you rather play sports with your family or do arts and crafts together?
18. Would you rather have a family barbecue or a family picnic?
19. Would you rather visit a family farm or a police station?
20. Would you rather have a family baking day or a family gardening day?

Outdoors and adventure

1. Would you rather go hiking or biking?
2. Would you rather go fishing or hunting?
3. Would you rather play at a playground or a beach?
4. Would you rather have a picnic in a park or on a beach?
5. Would you rather go camping or stay home?
6. Would you rather visit a national park or a zoo?
7. Would you rather go on a boat ride or a horse ride?
8. Would you rather play sports outdoors or go exploring?
9. Would you rather visit a botanical garden or a wildlife park?
10. Would you rather go on a nature hike or a city tour?
11. Would you rather play frisbee or walk with dog?
12. Would you rather climb a tree or play in a treehouse?
13. Would you rather play in a sandbox or a waterpark?
14. Would you rather go to a pumpkin patch or a sunflower field?
15. Would you rather go rock climbing or ziplining?
16. Would you rather explore a cave or climb a mountain?
17. Would you rather visit a waterfall or a desert?
18. Would you rather play with your friends outdoors or with your family? 
19. Would you rather build a sandcastle or a marshmallow tower?
20. Would you rather play outdoor games or indoor games?

Would You Rather Questions for Toddlers (1-3 Years Old)

1. Would you rather play with a ball or a stuffed animal?
2. Would you rather drink milk or juice?
3. Would you rather eat fruit or cookies?
4. Would you rather go to the park or the playground?
5. Would you rather wear a hat or sunglasses?
6. Would you rather take a nap in bed or on the couch?
7. Would you rather play with blocks or cars?
8. Would you rather listen to a song or a story?
9. Would you rather watch a cartoon or a nature video?
10. Would you rather color with crayons or markers?
11. Would you rather play with sand or water?
12. Would you rather have a pet dog or a pet cat?
13. Would you rather eat breakfast or lunch?
14. Would you rather splash in a puddle or play in a sandbox?
15. Would you rather play with bubbles or balloons?
16. Would you rather have a bath with rubber ducks or with bath crayons?
17. Would you rather cuddle with a teddy bear or a blanket?
18. Would you rather eat pancakes or waffles?
19. Would you rather play hide-and-seek or tag?
20. Would you rather build a tower or a bridge with blocks?
21. Would you rather ride in a stroller or a tricycle?
22. Would you rather sing a song or dance to music?
23. Would you rather wear shoes or go barefoot?
24. Would you rather ride on a swing or a slide?
25. Would you rather eat yogurt or cheese?
26. Would you rather have a bedtime story or a bedtime song?
27. Would you rather make a handprint or a footprint painting?
28. Would you rather play with a toy train or a toy plane?
29. Would you rather build with wooden blocks or plastic blocks?
30. Would you rather watch the rain or play in the rain?

Would You Rather Questions for Preschoolers (4-5 Years Old)

1. Would you rather play dress-up or play superheroes?
2. Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon?
3. Would you rather have breakfast for dinner or lunch for breakfast?
4. Would you rather make cookies or cupcakes?
5. Would you rather play with playdough or clay?
6. Would you rather go to the zoo or the cricket stadium?
7. Would you rather visit the beach or the forest?
8. Would you rather be a pirate or an compassionate person?
9. Would you rather ride a bike or a camel?
10. Would you rather have a magic wand or a magic stick?
11. Would you rather play with toy cars or toy animals?
12. Would you rather play in a sandpit or a ball pit?
13. Would you rather eat ice cream or cake?
14. Would you rather play a musical instrument or sing a song?
15. Would you rather paint a picture or design a graphic?
16. Would you rather go on a picnic or play hide and seek?
17. Would you rather play with dinosaurs or robots?
18. Would you rather be a superhero or a joker?
19. Would you rather play in a swimming pool or a bathtub with toys?
20. Would you rather play in a jungle gym or a bouncy castle?
21. Would you rather have a pet parrot or a pet bunny?
22. Would you rather play outside in the rain or in the snow?
23. Would you rather build a school or a hospital?
24. Would you rather have a playdate at your house or a friend’s house?
25. Would you rather eat spaghetti or mac and chicken samosa?
26. Would you rather build with blocks or play with puzzles?
27. Would you rather wear a superhero costume or a princess dress?
28. Would you rather visit a farm or a fire station?
29. Would you rather play tag or hide-and-seek?
30. Would you rather go camping or attend friends party?

Would you rathers for Early Elementary (1st to 3rd Grade, 6-8 Years Old)

1. Would you rather ride a toy train or a Ferris wheel?
2. Would you rather go to moon or watch a movie at home?
3. Would you rather play soccer or basketball?
4. Would you rather be a superhero with flight or with superspeed?
5. Would you rather eat pizza or hamburgers?
6. Would you rather read a comic book or a chapter book?
7. Would you rather play board games or video games?
8. Would you rather play with a friend or a sibling?
9. Would you rather eat cake or cupcakes?
10. Would you rather go to a theme park or a friend’s house?
11. Would you rather be able to talk to animals or fly like butterflies?
12. Would you rather do arts and crafts or play sports?
13. Would you rather go swimming or play at the beach?
14. Would you rather have a pet dog or a pet elephant?
15. Would you rather be gagician or a doctor?
16. Would you rather have a sleepover with friends or a family movie night?
17. Would you rather play tag or hide-and-seek?
18. Would you rather build a treehouse or a fort?
19. Would you rather go fishing or hiking?
20. Would you rather eat ice cream or popsicles?
21. Would you rather play with a toy robot or a toy spaceship?
22. Would you rather visit a planetarium or a zoo?
23. Would you rather ride a bike or a boat?
24. Would you rather do a science experiment or build with Legos?
25. Would you rather play sports indoors or outdoors?
26. Would you rather have a pizza party or a pancake breakfast?
27. Would you rather be at a talent show or a science fair?
28. Would you rather go on a field trip to a museum or a theater?
29. Would you rather play a musical instrument or sing in a choir?
30. Would you rather have a long weekend off school or a half day every Friday?

Would you rathers for Upper Elementary (4th to 5th Grade, 9-10 Years Old)

1. Would you rather go to school or a concert?
2. Would you rather play football or basketball?
3. Would you rather visit a science museum or an art museum?
4. Would you rather have super eyesight or super intelligence?
5. Would you rather play board games or learn public speaking?
6. Would you rather go to a sleepover or have a party at home?
7. Would you rather visit the beach or buy a favourite toy?
8. Would you rather ride a rollercoaster or a climb a tree?
9. Would you rather eat pizza with lots of toppings or plain cheese pizza?
10. Would you rather play video games with friends or solo?
11. Would you rather go camping or attend a marriage?
12. Would you rather watch a superhero movie or a science fiction movie?
13. Would you rather play soccer or baseball?
14. Would you rather go to an amusement park or an airport?
15. Would you rather go hiking or biking?
16. Would you rather play video game or watch live cricket match?
17. Would you rather read a book about magic or robots?
18. Would you rather build a robot or a go-kart?
19. Would you rather eat ice cream or cookies?
20. Would you rather play in a soccer tournament or a basketball tournament?
21. Would you rather build a treehouse or a fort?
22. Would you rather play sports indoors or outdoors?
23. Would you rather have a pizza party or a movie night?
24. Would you rather ride a rollercoaster or a sports bike?
25. Would you rather play with friends or with family?
26. Would you rather go on a road trip or a plane trip?
27. Would you rather have a water fight or a toy fight?
28. Would you rather be the star of a play or a background character in a movie?
29. Would you rather play capture the flag or dodgeball?
30. Would you rather play soccer or volleyball?

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