Winter would you rather questions for kids to print

These 60 winter would you rather questions give kids a fun way to talk, laugh and make silly choices on cold days. The questions cover snow, winter animals, warm food, snowy sports and funny winter situations.

They're written for children ages 5 and up, so parents, teachers and caregivers can use them at home or in the classroom. Each question fits on a single line, which makes the list easy to read aloud, cut into cards or use for a quick indoor recess game.

Snow and cold would you rather questions

Snow days bring plenty of choices. Would you rather build a giant snowman or make a snow fort? What about having snowball fights all afternoon or spending the day sledding down a big hill?

These questions get kids thinking about their favorite winter activities. Some are easy choices, while others might start a funny argument at the breakfast table.

Would you rather play in deep snow or skate on a frozen pond?
Would you rather build a snowman taller than your house or a snow fort with three rooms?
Would you rather have a snowball fight or make snow angels?
Would you rather wear a warm coat that is too big or boots that are two sizes too large?
Would you rather wake up to fresh snow every morning or have one huge snowstorm every winter?
Would you rather live in a house made of snow or sleep in an igloo?
Would you rather catch snowflakes on your tongue or collect them on your gloves?
Would you rather go outside in a gentle snowfall or during a big snowstorm?
Would you rather make a snowman with a carrot nose or a giant button nose?
Would you rather have snow up to your knees or ice covering your entire driveway?
Would you rather build a snow fort with your friends or make a giant snow maze?
Would you rather spend a whole day playing outside in the snow or watching snow fall from a cozy window?

Winter animals would you rather questions

Winter animals give kids another way to imagine life in the cold. Some animals have thick fur, some live in snowy places, and others spend much of the winter sleeping.

Ask your child which animal they'd choose to meet or pretend to be. You might be surprised by the answers, especially when penguins, polar bears and tiny snow-loving animals enter the conversation.

Would you rather be a polar bear or a penguin?
Would you rather watch wild wolves in the snow or see a family of foxes?
Would you rather have a fluffy Arctic fox as a pretend pet or a penguin as a pretend pet?
Would you rather spend a day waddling like a penguin or sliding like a seal?
Would you rather sleep through winter like a bear or stay awake like a snowy owl?
Would you rather ride on a reindeer or travel with a team of sled dogs?
Would you rather have the thick fur of a polar bear or the warm feathers of a penguin?
Would you rather watch baby penguins learn to walk or baby seals learn to swim?
Would you rather be able to swim like a polar bear or run across snow like a fox?
Would you rather visit an Arctic fox den or watch penguins on an icy beach?
Would you rather have a snowy owl's eyesight or a reindeer's ability to walk through deep snow?
Would you rather spend a winter day with penguins in Antarctica or polar bears in the Arctic?

Hot food and drinks would you rather questions

After playing outside, most kids are ready for something warm to eat or drink. This group is all about winter comfort food, favorite flavors and the difficult decision between sweet and savory treats.

Use these at snack time or while everyone sits around the kitchen table. Let children explain their choices. A child who picks hot chocolate over soup might have a very good reason!

Would you rather drink hot chocolate or warm apple cider?
Would you rather eat tomato soup or chicken noodle soup on a snowy day?
Would you rather have pancakes for breakfast or waffles for breakfast every winter morning?
Would you rather eat warm cinnamon rolls or fresh chocolate chip cookies?
Would you rather have marshmallows in your hot chocolate or whipped cream on top?
Would you rather eat a giant bowl of warm mac and cheese or a big baked potato?
Would you rather have hot chocolate with chocolate sprinkles or caramel sauce?
Would you rather eat grilled cheese sandwiches or warm cheese pizza?
Would you rather have unlimited warm donuts or unlimited homemade cookies?
Would you rather drink a warm cup of cocoa or eat a bowl of warm pudding?
Would you rather eat soup from a bread bowl or have a toasted sandwich with your soup?
Would you rather make gingerbread cookies or decorate winter-shaped sugar cookies?

Winter sports would you rather questions

Some kids love racing down snowy hills, while others would rather glide across an ice rink. These questions bring winter sports into the game without requiring anyone to know the rules or have tried the activities before.

If your child hasn't been skiing or ice skating yet, that's fine. Ask what they'd like to try first and why. You can even turn their answers into ideas for a future family outing.

Would you rather go skiing down a mountain or snowboarding down a hill?
Would you rather learn to ice skate or learn to ski?
Would you rather race your friends on sleds or have a snowshoe race?
Would you rather play ice hockey or try curling?
Would you rather go sledding on a steep hill or a long gentle slope?
Would you rather skate backward on ice or spin around without falling?
Would you rather win a snowboarding race or win a figure skating competition?
Would you rather go snow tubing or ride a dog sled?
Would you rather build your own ski course or design an ice skating rink?
Would you rather spend an afternoon ice skating or an afternoon sledding?
Would you rather try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through a forest?
Would you rather compete in a snowball throwing contest or a snowman building contest?

Silly winter would you rather questions

Now it's time for the really strange choices. These questions don't need sensible answers. Kids can use their imaginations and explain what they would do if winter worked in completely ridiculous ways.

I like saving this category for the end of a game. By then, children are usually comfortable sharing their ideas, and the answers can get wonderfully funny.

Would you rather have snow falling inside your bedroom or tiny snowmen following you everywhere?
Would you rather have a snowman that talks or a snowflake that sings?
Would you rather have ice cream that never melts or hot chocolate that never gets cold?
Would you rather wear snow boots on your hands or mittens on your feet?
Would you rather sneeze snowflakes or hiccup tiny snowballs?
Would you rather have a nose that turns red in the cold or ears that wiggle when it snows?
Would you rather slide everywhere you walk or leave tiny snowflakes wherever you sit?
Would you rather have a pet snowman or a pet that can turn into snow?
Would you rather build a snow castle that floats or a snowman that can dance?
Would you rather have snowflakes shaped like stars or snowflakes shaped like tiny hearts?
Would you rather have a winter coat that changes color or boots that make funny sounds?
Would you rather have winter last for one whole year or have snow every Saturday?

How to use these winter questions with kids

You don't need a special setup to play. Read one question aloud and let each child pick an answer. Ask them to explain their choice in one or two sentences. There are no right or wrong answers, so even the silliest explanation counts.

For indoor recess, put the questions in a bowl and let each child draw one. Give everyone a turn to answer, or let children move to opposite sides of the room depending on their choice. It's a nice way to get everyone talking when bad weather keeps the class inside.

At home, try a few questions over breakfast on a snowy morning. You can also use them during a car ride, at the dinner table or while waiting for a winter activity to begin. Five to ten questions make a good short game, especially for younger children.

Print the winter would you rather questions as cards

For a reusable game, print the questions and cut each one into a separate card. Fold the cards in half if you want to hide the question until someone picks one. Keep them in a small envelope or a winter-themed box so they're ready for the next snowy day.

You can also print the full list and let children take turns reading the questions aloud. Younger kids may prefer having an adult read for them, while older children can take charge of the game themselves.

Want another conversation game for a different day? Try our Would you rather questions for kids. For now, print these 60 winter questions, cut them into cards and keep them handy for your next indoor recess or snowy morning.

Questions parents ask

What age are winter would you rather questions for?

These questions are best for children ages 5 and up. Younger children can enjoy them too if an adult reads each question aloud and explains any unfamiliar words.

How do you play winter would you rather with kids?

Read a question and ask each child to choose one of the two options. Let everyone explain their answer, then move on to the next question. There are no wrong answers.

Can I use these winter questions for indoor recess?

Yes! Read them aloud, put them in a bowl for children to draw, or let kids move to different sides of the room to show their choices. They're an easy activity for a cold or snowy school day.