Charades Generator for Kids

218 kid-safe charades words, sorted by age from 3 to 12. Tap for a word, start the timer, and act it out.

All 218 Charades Words for Kids

Ages 3–5: 72 · Ages 6–8: 80 · Ages 9–12: 66. Open a category to see every word with its age band.

🐘 Animals — 32 words

Dog· Ages 3–5
Cat· Ages 3–5
Frog· Ages 3–5
Monkey· Ages 3–5
Elephant· Ages 3–5
Bird· Ages 3–5
Fish· Ages 3–5
Snake· Ages 3–5
Bunny· Ages 3–5
Duck· Ages 3–5
Lion· Ages 3–5
Cow· Ages 3–5
Kangaroo· Ages 6–8
Penguin· Ages 6–8
Giraffe· Ages 6–8
Butterfly· Ages 6–8
Bear· Ages 6–8
Crab· Ages 6–8
Gorilla· Ages 6–8
Bat· Ages 6–8
Turtle· Ages 6–8
Horse· Ages 6–8
Owl· Ages 6–8
Dolphin· Ages 6–8
Sloth· Ages 9–12
Flamingo· Ages 9–12
Octopus· Ages 9–12
Caterpillar turning into a butterfly· Ages 9–12
Chameleon· Ages 9–12
Cat chasing a mouse· Ages 9–12
Dog burying a bone· Ages 9–12
Hummingbird· Ages 9–12

🪥 Everyday actions — 32 words

Jump· Ages 3–5
Run· Ages 3–5
Sleep· Ages 3–5
Eat· Ages 3–5
Clap· Ages 3–5
Dance· Ages 3–5
Swim· Ages 3–5
Sing· Ages 3–5
Wave· Ages 3–5
Drink· Ages 3–5
Crawl· Ages 3–5
Hop· Ages 3–5
Brush your teeth· Ages 6–8
Wash your hands· Ages 6–8
Put on a coat· Ages 6–8
Tie your shoes· Ages 6–8
Ride a bike· Ages 6–8
Read a book· Ages 6–8
Climb a ladder· Ages 6–8
Take a bath· Ages 6–8
Blow bubbles· Ages 6–8
Draw a picture· Ages 6–8
Brush your hair· Ages 6–8
Pour a glass of milk· Ages 6–8
Pack a school bag· Ages 9–12
Walk a dog in the rain· Ages 9–12
Make your bed· Ages 9–12
Fly a kite· Ages 9–12
Build a sandcastle· Ages 9–12
Zip up a sleeping bag· Ages 9–12
Carry a heavy box upstairs· Ages 9–12
Set the table· Ages 9–12

😲 Feelings & faces — 24 words

Happy· Ages 3–5
Sad· Ages 3–5
Sleepy· Ages 3–5
Angry· Ages 3–5
Hungry· Ages 3–5
Laughing· Ages 3–5
Crying· Ages 3–5
Scared· Ages 3–5
Surprised· Ages 6–8
Shy· Ages 6–8
Proud· Ages 6–8
Silly· Ages 6–8
Cold· Ages 6–8
Hot· Ages 6–8
Dizzy· Ages 6–8
Excited· Ages 6–8
Embarrassed· Ages 9–12
Nervous· Ages 9–12
Bored· Ages 9–12
Jealous· Ages 9–12
Grumpy· Ages 9–12
Confused· Ages 9–12
Tiptoeing so nobody hears· Ages 9–12
Just heard a funny joke· Ages 9–12

🍕 Food & drink — 26 words

Banana· Ages 3–5
Ice cream· Ages 3–5
Pizza· Ages 3–5
Apple· Ages 3–5
Cookie· Ages 3–5
Popcorn· Ages 3–5
Spaghetti· Ages 3–5
Milk· Ages 3–5
Pancakes· Ages 6–8
Watermelon· Ages 6–8
Hot dog· Ages 6–8
Corn on the cob· Ages 6–8
Sandwich· Ages 6–8
Birthday cake· Ages 6–8
Lollipop· Ages 6–8
Grapes· Ages 6–8
Soup· Ages 6–8
Orange· Ages 6–8
Making a sandwich· Ages 9–12
Blowing out birthday candles· Ages 9–12
Eating spicy food· Ages 9–12
Squeezing lemons for lemonade· Ages 9–12
Toasting marshmallows· Ages 9–12
Flipping a pancake· Ages 9–12
Picking strawberries· Ages 9–12
Hot chocolate· Ages 9–12

🧑‍🚒 Jobs & helpers — 26 words

Teacher· Ages 3–5
Doctor· Ages 3–5
Firefighter· Ages 3–5
Farmer· Ages 3–5
Chef· Ages 3–5
Pilot· Ages 3–5
Singer· Ages 3–5
Astronaut· Ages 3–5
Police officer· Ages 6–8
Mail carrier· Ages 6–8
Dentist· Ages 6–8
Bus driver· Ages 6–8
Painter· Ages 6–8
Librarian· Ages 6–8
Gardener· Ages 6–8
Construction worker· Ages 6–8
Hairdresser· Ages 6–8
Vet· Ages 6–8
Photographer· Ages 9–12
Lifeguard· Ages 9–12
Magician pulling a rabbit from a hat· Ages 9–12
Scientist· Ages 9–12
Mechanic fixing a car· Ages 9–12
Zookeeper feeding a lion· Ages 9–12
Window washer· Ages 9–12
Orchestra conductor· Ages 9–12

⚽ Sports & play — 27 words

Soccer· Ages 3–5
Swing· Ages 3–5
Slide· Ages 3–5
Ball· Ages 3–5
Hide and seek· Ages 3–5
Balloon· Ages 3–5
Skip rope· Ages 3–5
Bubbles· Ages 3–5
Basketball· Ages 6–8
Tag· Ages 6–8
Swimming· Ages 6–8
Bowling· Ages 6–8
Hopscotch· Ages 6–8
Trampoline· Ages 6–8
Karate· Ages 6–8
Yo-yo· Ages 6–8
Puppet show· Ages 6–8
Playing the drums· Ages 6–8
Baseball swing· Ages 9–12
Skateboarding· Ages 9–12
Gymnastics· Ages 9–12
Tug of war· Ages 9–12
Building a block tower· Ages 9–12
Playing the piano· Ages 9–12
Musical statues· Ages 9–12
Fishing· Ages 9–12
Surfing· Ages 9–12

🌧️ Nature & weather — 24 words

Rain· Ages 3–5
Sun· Ages 3–5
Snow· Ages 3–5
Tree· Ages 3–5
Flower· Ages 3–5
Wind· Ages 3–5
Moon· Ages 3–5
Star· Ages 3–5
Rainbow· Ages 6–8
Thunder· Ages 6–8
Volcano· Ages 6–8
Waterfall· Ages 6–8
Mountain· Ages 6–8
Beach· Ages 6–8
Leaf falling· Ages 6–8
Puddle jumping· Ages 6–8
Seed growing into a plant· Ages 9–12
Tornado· Ages 9–12
Snowman melting· Ages 9–12
Camping in a tent· Ages 9–12
Wave crashing on the shore· Ages 9–12
Planting a garden· Ages 9–12
Waking up a sleeping bear· Ages 9–12
Climbing a mountain· Ages 9–12

🐉 Pretend & stories — 27 words

Robot· Ages 3–5
Superhero· Ages 3–5
Teddy bear· Ages 3–5
Pirate· Ages 3–5
Princess· Ages 3–5
Dinosaur· Ages 3–5
Clown· Ages 3–5
Fairy· Ages 3–5
Dragon· Ages 6–8
Mermaid· Ages 6–8
Knight· Ages 6–8
Wizard· Ages 6–8
Cowboy· Ages 6–8
Alien· Ages 6–8
Unicorn· Ages 6–8
Elf· Ages 6–8
Rocket ship· Ages 6–8
Treasure hunt· Ages 6–8
Dragon guarding treasure· Ages 9–12
Knight fighting a dragon· Ages 9–12
Wizard casting a spell· Ages 9–12
Alien landing on Earth· Ages 9–12
Pirate looking through a telescope· Ages 9–12
Robot with a low battery· Ages 9–12
Mermaid brushing her hair· Ages 9–12
Superhero stopping a runaway train· Ages 9–12
Giant stomping through a city· Ages 9–12

In short

A free charades generator for kids: 218 child-safe words in 8 categories, tagged for ages 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12. Draw a random word, hide it when the round starts, play with a 90-second timer and optional team scores, or print the cards.

Charades for kids that match their age

A word that is easy for a ten-year-old can leave a four-year-old frozen. Instead of one mixed list, every word here carries an age band, so the deck grows with the child. Ages 3–5 is single picture words with one move. Ages 6–8 adds short actions and jobs. Ages 9–12 brings in feelings with subtle faces and little stories to mime.

Quick tips for playing with young children

Model one round yourself first: show a word, act it silly, and let them guess.
Let the actor make animal sounds with toddlers if it keeps them playing, and only ban talking for older kids.
Play as one team against the clock, not against each other, for ages 3 to 5.
If a guess is close, say "warmer!" and let them try again; the aim is laughs, not points.
Use the fullscreen button to put the timer on a TV so the whole family can watch the countdown.

Where to use these kids' charades

Rainy-day play, birthday parties, classroom brain breaks, car rides and family game night all work. For a party, print the Ages 6–8 deck and let each child draw a card. In a classroom, try the same words as an indoor-recess game, or move on to riddles for kids and the classroom timer. Older players can switch to the full charades generator.

Frequently asked questions

What are good charades words for kids?

Start with one-word things a child can see and copy: animals (frog, monkey, elephant), actions (jump, sleep, dance) and feelings (happy, sleepy, scared). Each has an obvious move or face. Older kids can move to short actions such as brushing teeth or riding a bike, then to pretend stories like a knight fighting a dragon.

What charades words work for 3, 4 and 5 year olds?

Use the Ages 3–5 filter: 72 single picture words such as Dog, Cat, Frog, Monkey, Elephant, Bird. They need one move and no spelling. Give a young child 90 or 120 seconds, let the grown-up whisper the word, and cheer for any attempt, not only a correct guess.

How do you play charades with kids?

One child gets a word (or a picture card), hides it from the others and acts it out without speaking or pointing at things. Everyone else guesses. Use Start round to hide the word and run the timer, then tap Got it for a point or Missed to pass. For little ones, play together as one team and skip the scoreboard.

Can a child who cannot read play?

Yes. A parent or older sibling taps for the word, reads it quietly to the actor, then presses Start round so the screen hides it. You can also print a deck and use the cards as a reading helper: the emoji on each category heading helps pre-readers pick a pile.

How long should a charades round be for kids?

Ninety seconds suits most children aged 3 to 8, and 60 seconds is plenty for ages 9 and up. Switch the timer off for toddlers or for a mixed-age family game, so nobody feels rushed.

Are these charades words safe for children?

Every word is family-safe: no scary, violent or adult topics, and no brand names. Ghosts and monsters are left out of the youngest age band on purpose.

Can I print charades cards for a classroom or party?

Yes. Pick a category and age band, then press Print this deck for a sheet of every matching word. Cut it into cards and draw from a bowl. For a class, print the Ages 6–8 deck and split pupils into teams of four.

Are there charades ideas for older kids and tweens?

Choose Ages 9–12 for 66 harder prompts: two-word actions, emotions like jealous or embarrassed, and short stories to mime. For teens and adults, the main charades generator has movies, songs and harder categories.

Updated: October 27, 2026

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