
I’ve sorted the would you rather questions below by age. Use the table of contents to jump to the age of the students you work with!
Would you Rather Questions Ideas
Questions for Kinder Students
1. “Would you rather be a cat or a dog?” – Stimulates imagination and comparison skills as they think about the characteristics of both animals.
2. “Would you rather eat ice cream or cake for dessert?” – Encourages decision-making and personal preference expression.
3. “Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish?” – Promotes creative thinking about abilities and the natural world.
4. “Would you rather have super strength or super speed?” – Engages their imagination and prioritization of different types of powers.
5. “Would you rather play outside or play inside?” – Helps them reflect on their favorite activities and environments.
6. “Would you rather be a superhero or a princess/prince?” – Stimulates role-play and understanding of different roles and characteristics.
7. “Would you rather eat carrots or broccoli?” – Encourages healthy food choices and understanding of nutrition.
8. “Would you rather go to the beach or the mountains?” – Promotes thinking about different types of landscapes and activities.
9. “Would you rather have a pet dinosaur or a pet unicorn?” – Engages imagination and storytelling skills.
10. “Would you rather read a book or watch a movie?” – Helps them consider different forms of entertainment and learning.
11. “Would you rather be able to talk to animals or fly?” – Promotes imaginative thinking about communication and abilities.
12. “Would you rather eat spaghetti with your hands or a spoon?” – Encourages thinking about everyday activities in a fun, silly way.
13. “Would you rather visit the zoo or an amusement park?” – Stimulates discussion about preferences and different types of fun experiences.
14. “Would you rather be invisible or be able to run super fast?” – Promotes imaginative thinking and prioritization of different types of powers.
15. “Would you rather paint a picture or build a sandcastle?” – Encourages thinking about different creative activities and their interests.
Questions for Elementary Students
16. “Would you rather be able to time travel or be invisible?” – Stimulates thinking about different types of abilities and their implications.
17. “Would you rather explore space or the deep sea?” – Encourages curiosity about the unknown and scientific exploration.
18. “Would you rather have a pet dragon or a pet robot?” – Engages imagination and consideration of fantasy versus technology.
19. “Would you rather be able to speak every language or talk to animals?” – Promotes thinking about communication and the value of understanding others.
20. “Would you rather have unlimited video games or unlimited books?” – Encourages prioritization of entertainment and learning preferences.
21. “Would you rather be a famous inventor or a famous athlete?” – Stimulates thinking about different paths to success and personal interests.
22. “Would you rather have a treehouse or a swimming pool?” – Encourages thinking about outdoor activities and personal enjoyment.
23. “Would you rather travel to the past or the future?” – Promotes thinking about history and the possibilities of the future.
24. “Would you rather never have homework or never have to take tests?” – Engages thinking about academic pressures and personal preferences.
25. “Would you rather be able to fly or breathe underwater?” – Stimulates imaginative thinking about superpowers and their uses.
26. “Would you rather be a character in a movie or in a book?” – Encourages thinking about different forms of storytelling and self-insertion into narratives.
27. “Would you rather have a magic carpet or a personal robot assistant?” – Promotes imaginative thinking about magical versus technological solutions.
28. “Would you rather visit a new country every month or live in your favorite country forever?” – Encourages thinking about travel, culture, and personal preferences.
29. “Would you rather be the best player on a losing team or the worst player on a winning team?” – Stimulates thinking about teamwork, personal achievement, and values.
30. “Would you rather be able to read minds or see the future?” – Engages imagination and ethical considerations about knowing others’ thoughts versus future events.
Questions for Middle School Students
31. “Would you rather be popular or be really smart?” – Stimulates thinking about personal values and social dynamics.
32. “Would you rather travel the world or live in your dream home?” – Encourages consideration of experiences versus stability.
33. “Would you rather have the ability to teleport anywhere or be able to read minds?” – Engages imagination and ethical considerations about privacy and power.
34. “Would you rather have a job you love with a low salary or a job you dislike with a high salary?” – Promotes thinking about job satisfaction and financial priorities.
35. “Would you rather have a rewind button or a pause button on your life?” – Stimulates reflection on the desire to change the past versus the need to savor the present.
36. “Would you rather have a million dollars now or a penny doubling every day for 30 days?” – Encourages understanding of exponential growth and financial decision-making.
37. “Would you rather be able to talk to animals or speak all human languages?” – Promotes thinking about communication and the value of understanding different perspectives.
38. “Would you rather be famous on the internet or in real life?” – Encourages thinking about the nature of fame and the differences between online and offline identities.
39. “Would you rather have the power of invisibility or the ability to fly?” – Engages imaginative thinking about different types of superpowers and their uses.
40. “Would you rather solve world hunger or achieve world peace?” – Stimulates thinking about global issues and prioritization of humanitarian goals.
41. “Would you rather live without music or without movies?” – Encourages consideration of the impact of different forms of entertainment and art.
42. “Would you rather have no homework ever again or no exams ever again?” – Promotes thinking about academic pressures and personal preferences in learning.
43. “Would you rather be able to control the weather or talk to animals?” – Engages imagination and the idea of interacting with the environment versus living creatures.
44. “Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or always be 20 minutes early?” – Encourages thinking about time management and the importance of punctuality.
45. “Would you rather be able to create a new holiday or a new school subject?” – Stimulates creativity and consideration of what is important or missing in their lives.
Questions for High School students
46. “Would you rather have a successful career or a happy family life?” – Encourages thinking about personal values and long-term goals.
47. “Would you rather travel to the past or the future?” – Stimulates thinking about historical context and future possibilities.
48. “Would you rather always have to tell the truth or always have to lie?” – Promotes ethical considerations and the consequences of honesty versus deception.
49. “Would you rather be respected or liked?” – Engages thinking about the importance of reputation versus personal relationships.
50. “Would you rather find true love or win a million dollars?” – Encourages reflection on the value of love versus financial success.
51. “Would you rather be the best at a job no one likes or be average at a job everyone loves?” – Promotes consideration of job satisfaction and societal impact.
52. “Would you rather never use social media again or never watch TV/movies again?” – Stimulates thinking about the influence of media on their lives.
53. “Would you rather have a rewind button or a fast-forward button for your life?” – Engages reflection on past decisions and anticipation of the future.
54. “Would you rather be able to read minds or control time?” – Promotes imaginative thinking and ethical considerations of power.
55. “Would you rather work in a team or work alone?” – Encourages reflection on personal work preferences and collaboration skills.
56. “Would you rather go to a big university or a small college?” – Stimulates thinking about educational preferences and learning environments.
57. “Would you rather have a job you love that pays little or a job you hate that pays a lot?” – Promotes reflection on job satisfaction versus financial stability.
58. “Would you rather be famous or be rich?” – Engages thinking about the nature of fame and wealth.
59. “Would you rather solve a complex math problem or write a detailed essay?” – Encourages consideration of academic strengths and preferences.
60. “Would you rather spend a year traveling the world or a year with a significant other?” – Stimulates thinking about the value of experiences versus relationships.
Dr. Chris Drew is the founder of the Helpful Professor. He holds a PhD in education and has published over 20 articles in scholarly journals. He is the former editor of the Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education. [Image Descriptor: Photo of Chris]

