140 Perfect Riddles for 2nd Graders to Solve

Riddles are a fun way to help 2nd graders develop their thinking skills and creativity. These 140 riddles cover different topics, from animals to numbers and everyday objects. They encourage problem-solving and make learning exciting. Kids will enjoy guessing the answers while improving their vocabulary. These riddles are perfect for classroom activities or family fun!

140 Perfect Riddles for 2nd Graders to Solve

🐶 Fun Animal Riddles

Animals are fascinating creatures! These riddles help kids learn about different animals, their sounds, and their behaviors in a fun way.

1. I have wings but I’m not a plane. I can fly but I’m not a superhero. What am I? 🦋.
2. I have four legs, a tail, and bark. What am I? 🐶.
3. I live in the ocean and have eight arms. Who am I? 🐙.
4. I hop around and eat carrots. What am I? 🐰.
5. I roar and am the king of the jungle. Who am I? 🦁.
6. I have black and white stripes and look like a horse. What am I? 🦓.
7. I have a long neck and eat leaves from tall trees. Who am I? 🦒.
8. I waddle and love the cold. What am I? 🐧.
9. I say “moo” and give milk. Who am I? 🐄.
10. I am small, squeaky, and love cheese. What am I? 🐭.
11. I swing from trees and love bananas. Who am I? 🐵.
12. I have a shell and move very slowly. What am I? 🐢.
13. I have big ears and a long trunk. Who am I? 🐘.
14. I slither on the ground and hiss. What am I? 🐍.
15. I have feathers and say “quack.” Who am I? 🦆.
16. I love honey and have sharp claws. What am I? 🐻.
17. I live in water and have sharp teeth. Who am I? 🦈.
18. I can glow in the dark and fly. What am I? 🦟.
19. I have webbed feet and love to swim. Who am I? 🦢.
20. I have fluffy wool and say “baa.” What am I? 🐑.
21. I can change colors and stick to walls. What am I? 🦎.
22. I have sharp claws and purr. Who am I? 🐱.
23. I am a bird but cannot fly. What am I? 🦩.
24. I have big eyes and jump high. Who am I? 🐸.
25. I am tiny and build webs. What am I? 🕷️.
26. I have two humps and live in the desert. Who am I? 🐪.
27. I love to gallop and people ride me. What am I? 🐴.
28. I am small and love to buzz around flowers. Who am I? 🐝.
29. I have spikes on my back and roll into a ball. What am I? 🦔.
30. I sleep all winter and wake up in spring. Who am I? 🦡.

🔢 Tricky Math Riddles

Math riddles make numbers exciting! These Riddles challenge kids to think about counting, adding, shapes, and patterns in a fun way.

31. I am a number between 1 and 10, and I am even. What am I? 4️⃣.
32. I am the smallest two-digit number. What am I? 🔟.
33. If you add me to myself, you get 10. What number am I? 5️⃣.
34. I am a shape with three sides. What am I? 🔺.
35. I am round and roll but not alive. What am I? ⚽.
36. I have four equal sides and four corners. What am I? 🟥.
37. I am the number after 99. What am I? 💯.
38. If you take away one from me, I become zero. What am I? 1️⃣.
39. I am a number greater than 7 but less than 9. What am I? 8️⃣.
40. I have six faces, but I am not a human. What am I? 🎲.
41. I am the result of 5 + 5. What am I? 🔟.
42. I have two arms, but I am not a person. I tell time. What am I? ⏰.
43. If you double me, you get 16. What number am I? 8️⃣.
44. I am a number that rhymes with “more.” What am I? 4️⃣.
45. I am a shape with no sides. What am I? 🟡.
46. You see me on dice, and I am more than 3 but less than 5. What am I? 4️⃣.
47. I am an odd number, but if you remove one letter, I become even. What number am I? S-E-V-E-N.
48. I am half of 20. What am I? 🔟.
49. If you add 3 and 4, you get me. What number am I? Riddles 7️⃣.
50. I am a number that looks like a snake. What am I? 2️⃣.
51. I come after 10 but before 12. What number am I? 1️⃣1️⃣.
52. I am 100 minus 1. What number am I? 9️⃣9️⃣.
53. I am the first number in counting. What am I? 1️⃣.
54. I am less than 10 but greater than 2, and I rhyme with “hive.” What am I? 5️⃣.
55. If you add me to 6, you get 9. What number am I? 3️⃣.
56. I am a number that looks like a lollipop. What am I? Riddles 1️⃣.
57. I am the biggest one-digit number. What am I? 9️⃣.
58. I am 7 plus 2. What number am I? 9️⃣.
59. I am a dozen eggs. How many am I? 1️⃣2️⃣.
60. I am the number of legs on two dogs. What am I? 8️⃣.

🎒 Everyday Object Riddles

These riddles help kids think about common objects they see every day, making learning fun and relatable!

61. I have keys but open no locks. What am I? ⌨️.
62. I have hands but cannot clap. What am I? ⏰.
63. You use me to write, but I run out of ink. What am I? ✏️.
64. I hold paper and can be opened and closed. What am I? 📖.
65. I have a face but no eyes, nose, or mouth. What am I? ⏳.
66. I can be turned on and off but I’m not a light. What am I? 📺.
67. I keep your teeth clean, but I am not water. What am I? 🪥.
68. I make things stick together. What am I? 🏷️.
69. I help you see far away. What am I? 🔭.
70. I am made of glass and help you see better. What am I? 👓.
71. I keep your head warm in winter. What am I? 🎩.
72. I am a pair but not shoes. I help you hear music. What am I? 🎧.
73. I have pages and tell stories. What am I? 📚.
74. I am full of colors and used for drawing. What am I? 🖍️.
75. I help you cut paper. What am I? ✂️.
76. I am round and tell time. What am I? ⏰.
77. I have wheels and help you travel. What am I? 🚲.
78. I keep food cold. What am I? 🧊.
79. I am filled with lead but help you write. What am I? ✏️.
80. You use me to eat soup. What am I? 🥄.
81. I have buttons and a screen but I’m not a phone. What am I? 💻.
82. You open me when it rains. What am I? ☂️.
83. I take pictures and have a flash. What am I? 📸.
84. You sleep on me every night. What am I? 🛏️.
85. I make a ringing sound when someone calls. What am I? 📱.
86. I have two straps and carry your books. What am I? 🎒.
87. You step on me before entering the house. What am I? 🏡.
88. I am full of air and bounce high. What am I? 🎈.
89. You wear me on your feet but I am not socks. What am I? 👟.
90. I have a zipper and hold clothes for trips. What am I? 🧳.

🌿 Nature and Weather Riddles

These riddles help kids learn about nature, weather, and the environment in a fun and exciting way!

91. I am bright during the day but disappear at night. What am I? ☀️.
92. I am white and fluffy and float in the sky. What am I? ☁️.
93. I fall from the sky when it’s cold and cover everything in white. What am I? ❄️.
94. I make loud noises in storms but cannot be seen. What am I? ⚡.
95. I am wet and fall from the sky. What am I? 🌧️.
96. I shine at night and change shapes. What am I? 🌙.
97. I help plants grow and give warmth. What am I? ☀️.
98. I am made of ice and hang from roofs in winter. What am I? ❄️.
99. I blow but you cannot see me. What am I? 💨.
100. I am a colorful arc in the sky after rain. What am I? 🌈.
101. I grow from a seed and have green leaves. What am I? 🌱.
102. I am tall, have branches, and give shade. What am I? 🌳.
103. I am the season after winter when flowers bloom. What am I? 🌸.
104. I am orange and fall from trees in autumn. What am I? 🍂.
105. I am a fruit that grows on trees and keeps doctors away. What am I? 🍏.
106. I am tiny, crawl on the ground, and work in a colony. What am I? 🐜.
107. I have wings and love nectar from flowers. What am I? 🦋.
108. I dig tunnels underground and have tiny eyes. What am I? 🦫.
109. I am green and cover the ground like a carpet. What am I? 🌿.
110. I twinkle at night and fill the sky. What am I? ⭐.
111. I am cold and found at the top of mountains. What am I? ❄️.
112. I am a body of water smaller than a sea. What am I? 🌊.
113. I am made of sand and found near the ocean. What am I? 🏝️.
114. I rumble and shake the ground. What am I? 🌎.
115. I am round and travel around the sun. What am I? 🌍.
116. I give fresh air and grow in forests. What am I? 🌲.
117. I have a hard shell and wash up on beaches. What am I? 🐚.
118. I live in a hive and make sweet honey. What am I? 🐝.
119. I flow in the forest and fish swim in me. What am I? 🏞️.
120. I am a giant rock that orbits Earth. What am I? 🌑.

🏠 Home and Family Riddles

These riddles help kids think about things at home and family members, making learning fun and familiar!

121. I keep food warm but I am not a stove. What am I? 🔥.
122. I have four legs but do not walk. What am I? 🪑.
123. I have a door but no roof or walls. What am I? 🚪.
124. You sleep inside me every night. What am I? 🛏️.
125. I have a handle and help you open doors. What am I? 🏠.
126. I keep water hot or cold and have a lid. What am I? 🥤.
127. I make clothes clean but I am not soap. What am I? 🧺.
128. I spin very fast and dry clothes. What am I? 🌀.
129. You eat from me but I am not food. What am I? 🍽️.
130. I make your food cold and fresh. What am I? 🧊.
131. I have buttons and make numbers appear. What am I? 🔢.
132. I help you call people but I am not a letter. What am I? 📞.
133. You look into me to see yourself. What am I? 🪞.
134. I am soft and help you sleep. What am I? 🛏️.
135. You use me to wash your hands. What am I? 🧼.
136. I hold flowers and sit on a table. What am I? 🌺.
137. I am the person who cooks at home. Who am I? 👩‍🍳.
138. I am the person who takes care of the family. Who am I? 🏡.
139. I have a chimney and keep you warm in winter. What am I? 🔥.
140. I hold books and stand in the corner. What am I? 📚.

Final Words

Riddles are a fun and engaging way for 2nd graders to learn and think creatively. They help improve problem-solving skills, vocabulary, and logical thinking while keeping kids entertained. Whether in the classroom or at home, these 140 riddles make learning exciting and interactive. Keep challenging young minds with new Riddles every day! 😊