RIDDLE 1
I am big and gray. I use mud to cool myself down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. What am I?
Elephant
The sky is blue, and the sun is bright. The weather is hot and most kids are off of school. The beach and the pool are usually crowded during this time. What am I?
SUMMER
I'm in every city. Call me when you need help. I catch the bad guys and make sure everyone obeys the law.
THE POLICE
I am very flexible, but I come with strings attached. I like to go to parties and float around. I can be filled with water or air.
BALLOON
I am black and white. I am "read" all over.
I come in many lengths and styles. Many people like to check me out and turn my pages.
A BOOK
I love to eat grass with my sharp "teeth". My home is usually in the garage. I go to sleep every fall and winter, but I work hard in the spring and summer. People push me around outside. I eat gasoline for energy. What am I?
A LAWN MOWER
Dad, I'm going out to play," called James. The sky was grey. James grabbed his jacket and gloves. Then he grabbed his blades and helmet. When James got to his buddy's house, the boys grabbed two sticks and a couple of pucks. "Don't forget your hat, dude," yelled James. What are the boys doing?
PLAYING ICE HOCKEY
You need to watch out for me. If you're not careful during winter, I'll catch you. I can give you a headache, cough, and more.
FLU / COLD
I’m your body’s hardest part. You see me when you smile. Humans and animals have me. I come in different shapes and sizes. You get 2 sets of me, a baby set and an adult one.
TEETH
I do not like cheese, but I have a mouse. Most people use me, and I'm found in almost every school. Bill Gates helped to make me popular. You can use me to browse the internet or type a paper.
COMPUTER
You will find me when you go outside. I live high above the earth. Some people say I remind them of cotton candy. When I am angry I get dark, and when I am sad I cry. You have probably felt my tears. When I cry a lot I make puddles and small ponds. What am I?
CLOUDS
"Oh man, not during my favorite show," thought Kenny. The TV went black. Kenny felt his way around the kitchen and found a flashlight. As Kenny looked outside he noticed the dark homes in his neighborhood. Bam... thunder boomed above. Then Dad walked in with candles. What happened?
THE LIGHTS WENT OUT DUE TO A STORM
I have rooms filled with desks where people sit and learn. I also have special rooms such as art, music, and gym. I come in different types for different ages, including elementary, middle, and high. What am I?
SCHOOL
My mother is a queen, and my colony lives in a hive. When I get mad I may sting, but I really just want to look for flowers and get pollen and nectar.
A BEE
I am not a magician, but I make things disappear. I come in all shapes and sizes, but am most often found in pink. I can be a writer's best friend. What am I?
ERASER
When people visit me they never seem to mind that I go after them with sharp objects. In fact, they pay me when I cut them. Sometimes I cut a lot, and sometimes I cut just a little. Then they admire their new style in the mirror. What am I?
HAIR DRESSER/STYLIST
Bill put his sleeping bag in the car. He grabbed a flashlight, a lantern, and his tent. He also grabbed some matches for a fire. Thank goodness Billy remembered the graham crackers, chocolate bars, and marshmallows. The weekend was going to be great. Billy couldn't wait to meet up with the others. What was he getting ready to do?
GO CAMPING
I'm a marine mammal. I'm the mascot to many schools. I can be very friendly. Studies show that I'm one of the smartest animals in the world. Flipper made me famous.
DOLPHIN
I am round and made of copper. I am made by the government. People make a wish on me and throw me in fountains. A president’s face is on me.
A PENNY
I can travel around the world while staying in a corner. I'll take your message with me, just put it in the envelope and stick me on.
A STAMP
We are always moving in a circle. We don't move at the same pace, but we are never too far apart. One of us is short, and the other is long. One of us moves once every hour and the other moves 60 times in one hour. Sometimes we have a third friend who joins us, but not all the time. Our friend moves once every second! What are we?
THE HANDS ON A CLOCK
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
I'm a state in the lower middle part of the U.S. I am known for my big size. President Bush was born here. My nickname is the Lone Star State. I was once my own country.
TEXAS
I am part of the Earth, and though I look like a mountain I've got a secret inside. I can be dangerous. One day I might blow my top. What am I?
VOLCANO
Can you name three days that always come in a row, but are not Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW