Would You Rather Questions for Kindergarteners

November 2026  ·  70 questions

The best would you rather questions for kindergarteners are short, simple and easy to picture, like “Would you rather be a puppy or a kitten?” or “Would you rather play on the swings or the slide?” Five- and six-year-olds love choosing, and two clear options keep it easy. Below are 70 picture-simple questions about animals, food, colors, play time, school and pretend fun.

Want to try one with your kindergartener right now? Tap a choice on the card below, then hit next.

Why would you rather works so well for kindergarten

Kids this age are just learning to explain their thinking. A would you rather question gives them two choices to hold in their head and a simple reason to share: “I’d rather be a puppy because puppies play fetch!” It builds speaking, listening and taking turns, and it feels like a game, not a lesson.

It’s also a great fit for those long winter days when everyone’s stuck inside. One question can fill five happy minutes.

How to ask would you rather questions to ages 5 and 6

• Keep it to two things they know. Puppies, pizza, swings and slides. Skip anything they’d have to imagine too hard.
• Use your hands. Hold up one hand for the first choice and the other for the second. Kids can point to answer.
• Show pictures if you can. Two quick drawings on a whiteboard work great for kids who are still learning to read.
• Ask “Why?” every time. That’s where the language learning happens. Help them finish with “because…”
• Every answer is right. Say “Great choice!” for both sides. Kindergarteners care a lot about getting it “right”.

Teachers often use these in morning meeting as a greeting question. For tips on running it with a whole room, see would you rather in the classroom.

70 would you rather questions for kindergarteners

Animals

• Would you rather be a puppy or a kitten?
• Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet dragon?
• Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish?
• Would you rather hop like a bunny or waddle like a penguin?
• Would you rather ride an elephant or ride a giraffe?
• Would you rather be a lion or a monkey?
• Would you rather have a pet turtle or a pet frog?
• Would you rather be as tall as a giraffe or as small as a mouse?
• Would you rather roar like a tiger or howl like a wolf?
• Would you rather visit the zoo or the farm?
• Would you rather have a unicorn or a pony?
• Would you rather be a butterfly or a ladybug?
• Would you rather play with a dolphin or a seal?
• Would you rather have a long tail or big floppy ears?

Food and snacks

• Would you rather eat pizza or pancakes?
• Would you rather have apples or bananas?
• Would you rather eat ice cream or a cupcake?
• Would you rather have chocolate milk or strawberry milk?
• Would you rather eat spaghetti or macaroni?
• Would you rather have carrots or cucumbers?
• Would you rather eat a rainbow sandwich or a purple cookie?
• Would you rather have breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?
• Would you rather eat popcorn or pretzels?
• Would you rather have grapes or strawberries?

Colors, shapes and things

• Would you rather have blue hair or green hair?
• Would you rather wear rain boots every day or sneakers every day?
• Would you rather have a red bike or a yellow bike?
• Would you rather live in a round house or a square house?
• Would you rather have a rainbow umbrella or a polka dot umbrella?
• Would you rather wear a crown or a cape?
• Would you rather color with crayons or markers?
• Would you rather have shoes that light up or shoes that squeak?
• Would you rather have a backpack shaped like a bear or a backpack shaped like a rocket?
• Would you rather paint with your fingers or with a brush?

Play time

• Would you rather play on the swings or the slide?
• Would you rather build with blocks or play with play dough?
• Would you rather play tag or hide-and-seek?
• Would you rather jump in puddles or jump in leaves?
• Would you rather play in the sandbox or on the monkey bars?
• Would you rather dance or sing?
• Would you rather blow bubbles or fly a kite?
• Would you rather have a tea party or a dinosaur parade?
• Would you rather ride a scooter or a bike?
• Would you rather play outside in the sun or in the snow?
• Would you rather do a puzzle or read a book?
• Would you rather build a sandcastle or a snowman?

School and friends

• Would you rather sit on the rug or at a table?
• Would you rather be line leader or door holder?
• Would you rather have art time or music time?
• Would you rather read a story or listen to a story?
• Would you rather have recess first or snack first?
• Would you rather give a friend a high five or a fist bump?
• Would you rather be the teacher’s helper or the class pet’s helper?
• Would you rather learn about space or learn about dinosaurs?
• Would you rather write your name with a pencil or with chalk?
• Would you rather go on a field trip to a museum or to a park?
• Would you rather share a snack or share a toy?
• Would you rather sing the ABC song or count to 20?

Silly pretend questions

• Would you rather be a superhero or a princess?
• Would you rather be a firefighter or an astronaut?
• Would you rather have a magic wand or a flying carpet?
• Would you rather be a pirate or a knight?
• Would you rather live in a castle or a treehouse?
• Would you rather talk to animals or talk to toys?
• Would you rather be invisible or super fast?
• Would you rather have a robot friend or a dragon friend?
• Would you rather go to the moon or under the sea?
• Would you rather be a giant for a day or tiny for a day?
• Would you rather sleep in a bed made of marshmallows or a bed made of clouds?
• Would you rather have a car that flies or a boat that drives on roads?

Kindergarten vs. toddlers vs. older kids

Children’s would you rather questions should grow with the child. Here’s how the levels compare:

Have a younger one too? The toddler list keeps it even simpler. For older siblings, the kids would you rather questions page has more of a challenge.

Fun ways to play with a kindergarten class

• Move and choose. Point to two corners of the room. Kids walk (or hop, or tiptoe) to their choice.
• Draw it. Kids draw their answer and share it at circle time.
• Tally it. Count hands for each side and make a simple tally chart. Sneaky math practice!
• Question of the day. Post one question by the door and let kids answer as they come in.

What most people get wrong

Asking questions that are too hard. “Would you rather be able to time travel or read minds?” is a fun one for grown-ups, but a five-year-old will just stare at you. Stick to things they can see, touch or pretend easily.

The other one: rushing. Kindergarteners need a few seconds to think. Count to five in your head before you call on anyone. When you’re ready for more, tap the button on the card above to play all 70 questions in the full game.

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