Summer Riddles
People wear me when it’s bright, Though I actually make things dark. I shield your eyes from summer’s light, And help you when you park. What am I?
Sunglasses
What summer drink is made with a type of fruit, sugar, and water?
Lemonade
At what place would you find sand and water?
What summer shoes are flat and easy to put on?
Slides or Flip Flops
When is the first day of summer? (Month and day)
June 21st
Hot and bright, but not a light, I rule the summer sky. Without me there’d be no beach day, No ice cream cones to try. What am I?
The Sun
What is the most popular summer fruit in America?
Watermelon
Where could you go to run around and go on swings?
Playground
What protects your eyes from the sun?
Sunglasses
Which US state has the average hottest temperature?
Florida
The more I dry, the wetter I become. On hot beach days, I’m everyone’s chum. What am I?
A Towel
How much water is watermelon made of?
26% 54% 92%
92%
What do you wear when swimming?
Bathing suit
What month is Ice Cream Month?
July
I’m tall and green with yellow hair, In summer fields I like to sway. Birds love my kernels, people too, I’m sweetest in July, they say. What am I?
Corn
What is the most common purchased BBQ meat in America?
Hot Dogs
What are you doing when you sleep outside in a tent and sit by a fire?
Camping
Tank Top
How many popsicles are sold annually in the US?
About 2 Billion
I’m tiny and yellow, I come out at night, I blink and glow and give you a fright! What am I?
A Firefly
What is the most popular fair food in America?
Cotton Candy
Sand Castles
What protects your face from the sun?
Hat
What is the world record for marshmallows eaten in 1 minute?
25