Hey there! Are you ready for a fun brain workout? Today, we’re going to solve some riddles that will help you think wisely. For each riddle, you’ll see two people, and you have to decide who is not being smart. You’ll have seven seconds to make your decision. Grab a pencil and a piece of paper, and let’s get started!
Charlotte is ironing clothes, and Elizabeth is about to cook. Who is not being smart? It’s Elizabeth! Charlotte is safe because her iron is turned off.
Lucas is distracted while his daughter climbs a tree, and Liam is talking to another parent while his son pets a dog. Who is wrong? Lucas! The branch his daughter is climbing is cracking, and she might fall.
Ava is walking, and Olivia is waiting for a taxi. Who is not ready? Olivia! She forgot to finish her makeup.
Michael is taking a selfie while surfing on a huge wave, and Logan is standing on the edge of a bridge. Who is not smart? Michael! Logan has people around who can help if something goes wrong, but Michael is alone.
Ian and Nolan are driving their kids to school. Who is not smart? Nolan! His child is not in the car.
Jackson is feeding the cats, and Emma is washing the dogs. Who is wrong? Jackson! He gave the cats dog food by mistake.
Scarlett kept her door open for her cat, and Ellie closed hers. Who is not smart? Scarlett! You should always close your bedroom door at night to stop flames in case of a fire.
Riley is riding a bike with her daughter, and Isabella is driving with her son. Who is wrong? Isabella! Her child isn’t wearing a seatbelt.
Lily is ironing her suit, and Oliver is waiting in jeans. Who’s not getting the job today? Lily! The interview is in five minutes, and she’s still at home.
Sophia is watering flowers, and Aiden is mowing the lawn. Who’s not smart? Aiden! It’s dangerous to use the lawnmower when children are nearby.
John is making sandwiches, and Brandon is making eggs with bacon. Who is wrong? Brandon! He forgot to turn on the stove.
Thomas arrived early for a date, and Abigail is driving to meet him. Who is wrong? Abigail! She’s driving on the left side of the road.
Ryan is skating on a lake, and Kaylee is skiing in the forest. Who is not smart? Ryan! The ice is cracking, and there’s no one around to help him.
Asher is chilling at the beach, and Haley is climbing a mountain. Who is not behaving wisely? Asher! He fell asleep and is going to get a sunburn.
Chloe is reading a book, and Avery is watching a documentary. Who is missing something? Avery! She forgot to turn off the oven, and something’s burning.
Hannah is waiting by the house, and Maya is in her car. Who is not smart? Maya! It’s not safe to stay in the car with unlocked doors.
Mason and Jacob are going to the desert. Who is not prepared? Mason! The sun is strong, and he’s not wearing a hat.
Emily fell in mud, and Madison fell off a swing. Who made a mistake? Madison! The swing is still moving and might hit her head.
Aubrey is vacuuming, and James is washing windows. Who is not being smart? Aubrey! The vacuum cleaner isn’t plugged in.
Mia is going to Greece, and Ethan is visiting Sydney. Who is not smart? Ethan! It’s winter in Australia, and he packed summer clothes.
Carter is walking while on his phone, and Layla is running while texting. Who’s going to be late? Layla! She’s about to walk into a pit.
Leah has things scattered in her car, and Aaron is speeding. Who is not smart? Leah! Unprotected things can hit her if she stops suddenly.
William and Daniel are driving to work. Who is wrong? Daniel! He’s driving way above the speed limit.
Jane is eating, and Amelia is drinking from a fountain. Who is not smart? Amelia! The water isn’t safe to drink.
Max and Ezra are stuck in the desert. Who is not smart? Ezra! You should stay with the vehicle so rescuers can find you.
Jonathan is taking out the trash, and Savannah is making coffee. Who is doing something wrong? Jonathan! He’s taking out old toys meant for donation.
Stella is trying her best on a test, and Aurora is planning to cheat. Who’s cheating? Stella! She has bags around her to hide something.
Miles hid under a tree during a storm, and Cooper went to a shack. Who is wrong? Miles! It’s safer to be indoors during a storm.
Leo is cooking, and Melanie is decorating. Who is not smart? Leo! The meat is spoiling in the sun.
That’s it for today! Count your points and see how you did. If you got 10 points or less, don’t worry, you can practice more. If you scored between 10 and 25 points, you’re doing great! And if you got 26 points or more, you’re in awesome shape! Keep up the good work!
Riddle Creation: Create your own riddle! Think of two characters and a situation where one is not being smart. Write down your riddle and share it with a friend or family member. See if they can guess who is not being smart and why. This activity will help you understand how to identify smart choices in different situations.
Observation Journal: For one week, keep a journal of situations you observe in your daily life where someone makes a smart or not-so-smart choice. Write down what happened and what could have been done differently. This will help you apply the concept of making wise decisions in real life.
Role-Playing Game: With a group of friends or family, act out different scenarios from the riddles. Take turns being the characters and decide who is making the smart choice. Discuss why one choice is better than the other. This hands-on activity will help you think critically about decision-making.
