Free Healthy Habits Quiz

Helping children build strong routines early can set them up for a lifetime of success. This free Healthy Habits Quiz is a fun and simple way for kids to reflect on their choices and learn how small steps add up to big changes. You can download it at the bottom of the post where you see the sign up box.

ESTABLISHING HEALTHY HABITS IN KIDS

Children thrive on routine. When we introduce healthy habits at a young age like brushing teeth, moving their bodies, or eating balanced snacks. Those routines become second nature. It’s always easier to build strong foundations early rather than try to break unhelpful patterns later.

Teaching kids the importance of wellness helps them understand that caring for their body, mind, and emotions is just as important as schoolwork or playtime. Even small changes, such as drinking water instead of soda or setting a consistent bedtime, can make a big difference in how children feel each day.

ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION OF KIDS TO CHANGE THEIR OWN HABITS

Research shows that kids are more likely to stick with new habits when they have a say in the process. Instead of telling children what they “must do,” invite them to choose one or two healthy habits to practice.

This sense of agency makes the process fun and empowering. When kids feel ownership, whether it’s tracking their bedtime routine, remembering to wash their hands, or taking a movement break, they become active participants in their growth. The result? Healthy habits that are more likely to last.

HOW SELF-REGULATION AND HABITS WORK TOGETHER

Healthy habits and self-regulation go hand in hand. Self-regulation is a child’s ability to manage emotions, thoughts, and actions, even when things feel hard. When kids practice routines like brushing teeth, choosing healthy snacks, or using a calming strategy, they’re also practicing self-regulation.

The more they repeat these small actions, the easier it becomes to make good choices automatically. That’s why building habits at a young age not only improves health but also strengthens the lifelong skill of self-control.

USE THE HEALTHY HABITS QUIZ TO HELP

The Healthy Habits Quiz is a quick tool to get kids thinking about their daily choices. With 10 simple multiple-choice questions, children can reflect on how often they practice certain routines, and where they might want to improve.

Here’s a sample:

When it’s snack time, you usually:
A) Choose fruits or veggies first
B) Sometimes pick something healthy, sometimes not
C) Grab chips, cookies, or soda most of the time
D) Skip snacks or forget to eat

When your feelings get big, you usually:
A) Use a calming strategy or talk to a trusted person
B) Try one strategy, and it helps sometimes
C) Yell, shut down, or feel stuck
D) Don’t know what to do

Kids circle the answers that sound most like them. At the end, they can see whether they are a Healthy Hero, Habit Builder, Habit Explorer, or Habit Starter which is a fun way to celebrate strengths and set new goals.

READY TO GET STARTED WITH HEALTHY HABITS

Looking for more ways to support kids in building routines they can be proud of? The Healthy Habits for Kids Workbook is packed with trackers, checklists, habit builders, and reflection pages to help children succeed at home, at school, and beyond.

Want another engaging activity? Try the Self-Regulation Mini Quiz to help kids practice managing emotions and self-control.