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Easter Quiz for Kids: Free Printable Quiz for Year 4
- ForYear 4
- StageKey Stage 2
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Easter Quiz for Kids is a free printable quiz for Year 4 (ages 8 to 9). Children read eight easy multiple choice questions about Easter and the season around it, then circle one of three answers for each. It needs only a pencil, and page 2 gives the grown up notes, help ideas, a stretch task and the answers.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
Children work through eight multiple choice questions about Easter and the time of year around it. Each question has three possible answers, and children circle the one they think is right. The questions touch on animals, food, plants and things people do at Easter. They are short and friendly, so children can focus on reading carefully and thinking about each choice before they decide.
- Which animal is often linked with Easter eggs?
- What are many Easter eggs made from?
- Which season is Easter in, in the UK?
- What is a baby sheep called?
- A chick hatches from a what?
- What is on top of a hot cross bun?
- Which yellow flower is a sign of spring?
- What do you do at an Easter egg hunt?
Ways to play the quiz
On their own
Your child reads each question quietly and circles one answer. Check with page 2 afterwards. This suits quiet time or a calm start to a lesson.
Together the first time
Sit beside your child and read each question aloud. Talk about all three choices before anyone circles anything. Then let them lead on a second go.
Team quiz
Split a group into two or more teams. Teams talk over each question and agree on one answer. Check together at the end and talk about any that surprised people.
Quiz master
One player reads the questions aloud and checks answers on page 2. Then swap roles. Being the quiz master helps children listen closely and read aloud clearly.
Why an Easter quiz works for Year 4
Easter is a Christian festival, and the date changes from year to year. In the UK, many people have a long weekend, with Good Friday and Easter Monday as bank holidays. Many families also share traditions at this time of year, such as treats, decorations and outdoor games. Children often know a good deal about Easter before they start the quiz, which gives them a confident way in.
Quizzes are a quick way to practise recalling facts. Multiple choice questions add a useful second skill: weighing up the options. A child who is not sure can still rule out an answer that does not fit and make a sensible choice. Talking about why an answer is right or wrong is where much of the learning happens.
Easter facts for children
- Easter falls on a different date each year, so it is not always at the same time on the calendar.
- Easter Sunday is always on a Sunday.
- Good Friday is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It is a bank holiday in the UK.
- Easter Monday is also a bank holiday in England.
- For Christians, Easter is the time they remember that Jesus rose from the dead.
Skills and curriculum link
- Recalling facts
- Careful reading
- Choosing between options
- Giving a reason
- Listening and speaking
Helping your child think it through
- Read every optionAsk your child to read all three answers before choosing. The first one that sounds familiar is not always the best fit.
- Rule things outIf your child is unsure, ask them to cross out an answer they know is wrong. Fewer options make the choice easier.
- Link to real lifeAsk what they have seen at home, in shops, in books or on walks at this time of year. Everyday memories help recall.
- Ask whyAfter each answer, ask, "What made you choose that one?" A clear reason shows real thinking, even when the answer turns out wrong.
Key words
- QuizA set of questions that tests what you know.
- Multiple choiceA question where you pick the right answer from a short list.
- OptionOne of the answers you can choose from.
- Answer keyThe list of right answers that the grown up uses to check.
- Quiz masterThe person who reads the questions and checks the answers.
- TraditionSomething a family or community does again and again, year after year.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes and answers, for yourself.
- Read the first question aloud together. Talk about all three choices before anyone circles an answer.
- Let your child circle one answer for each question. Keep page 2 covered until they have finished.
- Check with the answer key on page 2. Ask, "Why did you pick that one?" for right answers and wrong ones.
- Come back another day and try again, or swap roles and let your child be the quiz master. Repeating a familiar sheet builds confidence.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Read each question aloud and talk through the three options together. Cross out any answer your child knows is wrong. Try the first four questions, then take a break and come back to the rest. Praise the thinking, not just the right answer.
To stretch confident children
Write three quiz questions of your own, each with three answers. Make one answer clearly right and the other two sensible but wrong. Swap with a friend or grown up and see if they can spot the right one. Then ask them to explain their choice.
Make it a game
Take turns being the quiz master. The quiz master reads each question and its three answers aloud. The other player says which one they choose and gives a reason. Score a point for each right answer, then swap roles and compare scores.
Mistakes to watch for
Watch forA child circles the first answer that sounds familiar without reading the others.
Try thisAsk them to read all three options aloud before choosing. Then ask which one fits the question best.
Watch forA child guesses and cannot say why.
Try thisAsk for one reason, however small. Or ask them to cross out one option that is definitely wrong first.
Watch forA child misses the key word in the question and answers a different question.
Try thisUnderline the question word, such as which, what or who, before reading the options.
Talk about it
- Which question was your favourite, and why?
- Was there an answer you were unsure about? How did you decide?
- What do you and your family do at Easter, or at this time of year?
- Which wrong answer almost fooled you? What made it sound right?
- What signs of spring have you noticed outside lately?
- What would be a good question to ask someone who is older than you?
Take it off the page
Spring walk
Go outside and look for signs of the new season. Talk about the plants, animals and weather you notice. Draw or write down three things you spotted.
Make quiz cards
Cut paper into small cards. Write a question on one side and three answers with the right one marked on the back. Use them to quiz a friend or family member.
Paper egg patterns
Draw large egg shapes on paper. Decorate each one with a different pattern using crayons or pencils. Talk about the patterns you made and display them.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit beside your child for the first question, then let them lead. Read each question aloud if needed and talk about the options. Keep page 2 covered until they have circled everything. A wrong answer is a good chance to chat, not a reason to worry.
Teachers
Use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing. Page 2 has support and stretch ideas for mixed ability groups. It also works well as a team quiz in the days before an Easter break.
Home educators
Print it as part of a wider plan. It pairs well with books, outdoor walks and everyday chat about the seasons. Brothers and sisters can share one copy as a team, or you can reprint it for revision a few weeks later. Children can then make quiz cards of their own.
Where this fits in learning
Before this quiz, children practise reading short questions and picking out the key word. They also build general knowledge from books, family life, school and the world around them. Multiple choice is a gentle step because the answer is on the page and children only need to choose.
After this, children can move on to quizzes with harder reading, or write their own questions as in the stretch idea. Writing a good question with sensible wrong answers asks for deeper understanding. Children can also look things up in books to find out more about a topic that interests them.
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Easter Quiz for Kids for?
It is written for Year 4 (ages 8 to 9), in Key Stage 2. Younger children can try it with a grown up reading aloud. Older children can use the stretch idea to write their own quiz.
- Is it free?
Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use. You can print it again for brothers, sisters, other classes or revision later on.
- Do I need to print in colour?
No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Children only need a pencil to circle their answers.
- What if my child finds it hard?
Read each question aloud and talk through the three options together. Ask your child to cross out any answer they know is wrong. They can also do a few questions now and return to the rest later.
- Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. It works as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing, and page 2 has support and stretch ideas for mixed ability groups.
- Is this a screen free activity?
Yes. It needs only paper and a pencil, so it suits quiet time, rainy days and school holidays. Children read, think and write by hand, and talk with the people around them.
- What if our family does not celebrate Easter?
The quiz still works. Many children meet Easter through school, shops, books and friends. Treat it as general knowledge about a festival and the season around it, and talk about the traditions your own family enjoys.
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Made by Jaques of London, making games for families since 1795. A printable supports classroom learning and does not replace a teacher.