Back to School Riddles for Kids (With Answers!)

What has a lot of words, but never speaks?

I'm full of numbers, but I'm not a phone. You'll find me in class, all on my own.

I hold all your tools, from pencils to glue. I come in a backpack and travel with you.

I ring without hands and tell you the time. When I go off, you're back in line!

I have pages and a spine but no bones. What am I?

I'm where you sit, think, and write, from morning to afternoon until night.

I help you write, I help you draw, but don't forget to sharpen me, y'all!

What's the king of all school supplies?

I'm filled with colors, but not a rainbow. You use me for art, on paper I go!

I hang on your back and carry your lunch, books, and homework to munch.

I am the globe spinning on a stand, showing countries across the land. What am I?

I am the whiteboard where the teacher writes the morning lesson. What am I?

I am the hall pass that lets you leave the room with permission. What am I?

I am the cafeteria tray holding your lunch on the first day back. What am I?

I am the cubby with your name on it where you store your coat. What am I?

I am the gym where you run, jump, and play during PE class. What am I?

I am the library where you borrow books and read in quiet corners. What am I?

I am the homework assignment due tomorrow that you bring home tonight. What am I?

I am the new outfit laid out the night before the first day of school. What am I?

I am the name tag stuck on your shirt so the teacher learns your name. What am I?

I am the bus stop where you wait for the yellow ride to school. What am I?

I am the yellow vehicle that picks you up and drops you at the door. What am I?

I am the schedule card listing your classes, room numbers, and times. What am I?

I am the icebreaker game where you share your favorite color on day one. What am I?

I am the sharpener mounted on the wall that eats pencil tips. What am I?