80 Trivia Questions That Kids Love to Ask (With Answers) — Including Fun Ones About Dance!
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When was the last time you had trivia night with your family? It may come as a surprise, but going through trivia questions is more than just a fun family activity! In fact, it can boost your relationship with your closest, and it even encourages teamwork if you’re up for a friendly competition.
Knowing the “trivia questions effect”, in this post, we’ve rounded up about 80 trivia questions for kids, from silly and easy to slightly more challenging. Stelle loves to encourage learning and creativity. Here are the family trivia questions - let’s do them together!
Dance and Creativity-Themed Trivia
Since dance is at the heart of Stelle, we had to include a few themed family trivia questions to get little feet tapping and imaginations going wild!
1. What kind of shoes do ballerinas wear?
Pointe shoes or ballet slippers.
2. What’s it called when you spin on one foot in ballet?
A pirouette.
3. What instrument plays most ballet music?
A piano.
4. What color tutu is most traditional for ballerinas?
Pink.
5. What do dancers use to stretch and warm up?
A barre.
6. What do we call a group of dancers performing together?
A troupe.
7. Which famous ballet features sugar plum fairies?
The Nutcracker.
8. True or False: Dance is a sport and an art.
True!
9. What do you wear to dance class besides shoes?
Leotards and tights. (Shop our Stelle Dancewear Collection)
10. What’s the French word for “step of the cat” in ballet?
Pas de chat.
Fun and Silly Kids Trivia Questions
11. What do you call a baby goat?
A kid.
12. Why did the teddy bear skip dessert?
Because it was stuffed!
13. What has hands but can’t clap?
A clock.
14. Why don’t skeletons fight each other?
They don’t have the guts.
15. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree.
16. What’s orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot.
17. Why did the music teacher need a ladder?
To reach the high notes.
18. What do you call cheese that’s not yours?
Nacho cheese.
19. Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot.
20. Why did the dancer bring a pencil to ballet class?
To draw a plie! (A little nod to our Stelle ballerinas!)
Easy Trivia Questions for Younger Kids
These trivia questions are perfect for toddlers and early learners who are just getting into family game night.
21. What color is the sun?
Yellow.
22. How many legs does a dog have?
Four.
23. What do bees make?
Honey.
24. What comes after the number 10?
Eleven.
25. What animal says “moo”?
A cow.
26. How many days are there in a week?
Seven.
27. Which fruit is red and often used in a pie?
Apple.
28. What is 2 + 2?
Four.
29. What shape has three sides?
A triangle.
30. Which body part do you use to see?
Eyes.
Educational Kids Trivia Questions
These kids trivia questions sneak in a bit of learning while keeping it light and fun.
31. What planet do we live on?
Earth.
32. How many continents are there?
Seven.
33. What is the capital of the United States?
Washington, D.C.
34. Which ocean is the largest?
The Pacific Ocean.
35. Who invented the lightbulb?
Thomas Edison.
36. What gas do plants use to make food?
Carbon dioxide.
37. How many colors are in a rainbow?
Seven.
38. Which planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars.
39. What do we call animals that only eat plants?
Herbivores.
40. What is the hardest natural substance?
Diamond.
Slightly Harder Trivia Questions for Preteens
Challenge older kids with these tricky ones. They’re still fun, just a bit more thought-provoking.
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What’s the longest river in the world?
The Nile. -
Who wrote Harry Potter?
J.K. Rowling. -
What’s the largest mammal on Earth?
Blue whale.
44. What’s the smallest prime number?
Two.
45. How many bones are in the adult human body?
206.
46. What is the boiling point of water in Celsius?
100°C.
47. Which part of the plant absorbs water?
Roots.
48. What year did the Titanic sink?
1912.
49. Which country is famous for inventing pizza?
Italy.
50. Which scientist developed the theory of gravity?
Isaac Newton.
Random and Riddly Trivia Questions
Let the unpredictability begin!
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What has a head, a tail, but no body?
A coin. -
What has to be broken before you use it?
An egg. -
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel. -
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M. -
What can you catch but not throw?
A cold. -
What begins with T, ends with T, and has T in it?
A teapot. -
What runs but never walks?
Water. -
What flies without wings?
Time. -
What word is spelled incorrectly in every dictionary?
Incorrectly. -
What has one eye but can’t see?
A needle.
Bonus: Trivia Just for Fun!
A few extra kids' trivia questions for good measure.
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How many stripes are on the American flag?
13. -
How many teeth does an adult human usually have?
32. -
What’s the name of the cowboy in Toy Story?
Woody. -
What does a caterpillar turn into?
A butterfly.
65. What’s the name of Mickey Mouse’s dog?
Pluto.
66. How many wheels does a tricycle have?
Three.
67. What’s the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?
Tinker Bell.
68. What is the name of Elsa’s sister in Frozen?
Anna.
69. How many legs does a spider have?
Eight.
70. Which sport uses a bat and a ball?
Baseball.
71. What kind of animal is Kung Fu Panda?
A panda.
72. What’s the tallest animal on Earth?
Giraffe.
73. How many planets are in our solar system?
Eight.
74. What do we call baby cats?
Kittens.
75. What instrument has 88 keys?
A piano.
76. What’s the main ingredient in guacamole?
Avocado.
77. What does the “E” in email stand for?
Electronic.
78. How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six.
79. What’s the capital of France?
Paris.
80. What shape is a stop sign?
Octagon.
There you have it! These were the best family trivia questions to make your next car ride, dinner table conversation, or birthday party that much more fun.
At Stelle, we believe in celebrating creativity, movement, and family bonding, which is exactly what makes trivia for kids such a perfect activity. If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out the rest of our blog! We regularly share helpful mom tips and practical guides to support you and your little one’s journey—from the dance studio to everyday life.
And if you’re looking for something your child can wear while they move, learn, and explore, take a look at our latest kids’ wear collections. We design every piece with comfort, creativity, and confidence in mind—perfect for little dancers and curious minds alike.
