Who Am I? 24 Farm Riddle Cards with Real Animal Facts

Nine purple “Who am I?” riddle cards with three clues each about farm animals to print

“My stomach has four parts…” – can anyone guess the animal on the very first clue? The Who Am I? riddle cards are packed with real animal facts, from chewing cud to hibernating. For 2 or more players ages 5 and up, with an easier way to play for younger kids.

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What's in the PDF

The color PDF has 7 pages: instructions, three pages of card fronts, and three matching pages of answer backs. There are 24 riddle cards with three clues each (worth 3, 2, and 1 point) and an animal sound hint, plus 3 blank cards for your own riddles. The backs are mirrored so they line up when you print double-sided. The coloring PDF has the same cards in black and white.

At a Glance

Players
2+ players
Age
ages 5+
Pages
7 × A4 + 7 × A4
Time
about 15–30 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: How to play
Setup, how scoring works, how to win, an easier version, and a sample card.
Page 2: Fronts 1–9
Riddles for cow, pig, hen, rooster, sheep, goat, horse, Shetland pony, and donkey.
Page 3: Answers 1–9
The matching backs with picture and name.
Page 4: Fronts 10–18
Duck, goose, turkey, farm dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, llama, and honeybee.
Page 5: Answers 10–18
The matching backs with picture and name.
Page 6: Fronts 19–24
White stork, barn swallow, barn owl, hedgehog, mouse, and common frog, plus 3 blank riddle cards.
Page 7: Answers 19–24
The matching backs plus 3 blank spaces to draw your own answer.

How to play

1
Print fronts and backs double-sided (flip on the long edge) and cut out the cards.
2
No duplex printer? Cut out both sides and glue them back to back.
3
One player is the riddle master, draws a card, and reads clue 1 without peeking at the answer.
4
If nobody guesses, read clue 2, then clue 3 – and at the very end, the riddle master makes the animal sound.
5
Whoever guesses right collects the points and becomes the next riddle master.

Points and variations

1
Guess after clue 1 for 3 points, after clue 2 for 2 points, or after clue 3 for 1 point.
2
Whoever guesses right becomes the next riddle master.
3
When all cards are played, the player with the most points wins – corn kernels or beans make great counters.
4
For younger kids: start with the animal sound, or read all three clues and guess together.
5
The answer side also works as a picture card to point at.

💡 Tips

  • Slightly heavier paper (65 lb cardstock) keeps the answer from showing through.
  • Do a test print first to check that the fronts and backs line up.
  • Kids can write riddles about their favorite animal on the blank cards and draw the answer.
  • For circle time, 5–6 cards per round is plenty.

What kids learn

Every clue is true – kids find out, for example, that barn owls screech instead of hooting and that hedgehogs shouldn't drink milk. Guessing means combining several clues and listening closely. Older kids can read the cards aloud themselves for extra reading practice.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Make your own riddle
Write your own animal riddle on one of the 3 blank cards and draw the answer on the back.
Act it out
Instead of the sound hint, the riddle master acts out the animal without words.
Point and pick
Lay the answer cards face up – who can point to the right animal first after the clues are read?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which animals are included?
Cow, pig, hen, rooster, sheep, goat, horse, Shetland pony, donkey, duck, goose, turkey, farm dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, llama, honeybee, white stork, barn swallow, barn owl, hedgehog, mouse, and common frog.

What if I don't have a duplex printer?
Print the fronts and backs separately, cut them out, and glue them back to back. The numbers on both sides help you match them up.

Can four-year-olds play too?
With some help, yes: start with the animal sound hint, or read all three clues and guess together. The answer cards also work as simple picture cards.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Wer bin ich? Ratekarten.