A rebus is a puzzle in which words, objects, or symbols are arranged in a way to indirectly represent a commonly known word or phrase. Solving rebus puzzles can be a fun and easy way for kids to think both creatively and analytically.
Here are 8 easy rebus puzzles for kids to get started:
Rebus 1
HANDED
Click for Solution to Rebus 1
Red handed
(“Handed” is written in red text)
Rebus 2
ME REPEATClick for Solution to Rebus 2
Repeat after me
(The word repeat is after the word me)
Rebus 3
ROODClick for Solution to Rebus 3
Backdoor
(“Door” is spelled backwards)
Rebus 4
DOX DOXClick for Solution to Rebus 4
Paradox
(“Pair of dox”)
Rebus 5
HEAD
HEELSClick for Solution to Rebus 5
Head over heels
(The word “head” is over the word “heels”)
Rebus 6
MILL1IONClick for Solution to Rebus 6
One in a million
(The number “1” is in the word “million”)
Rebus 7
STAND
IClick for Solution to Rebus 7
I understand
(The word “I” is under the word “stand”)
Rebus 8
→ SECRET ←
SECRET
SECRETClick for Solution to Rebus 8
Top secret
(There are multiple secrets but the arrow points to the top “secret”)
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