If your children are anything like mine, they tend to jump into the car post-school feeling both ravenous and somewhat reticent. (I’m convinced these two states are connected, so it’s a good idea to offer them a snack before diving into any conversations.) Asking the classic, “What did you do at school today?” typically yields a lackluster response, and even prompts like “Name one good (or bad) thing that happened today?” can quickly lose their charm. To spark some delightful discussions, consider these fun and quirky questions to get your kids chatting.
- If you could relive today, what would you choose to avoid?
- What’s one thing from today you’d be happy to erase from your memory?
- If you had a camera with you at school, what moment would you have captured?
- What book is your seatmate engrossed in during silent reading?
- Who do you wish you could get to know better in your class?
- Do any of your classmates have a parent serving overseas? How might we help them?
- What’s the current book display theme in the school library?
- Who is the most talented artist in your class, and what’s the last creation they made?
- Who suggested the most fun game to play during recess today?
- Which person made you laugh the most in class? What was so funny?
- Did anyone in class make you feel sad today? What happened?
- Did someone eat lunch alone? If so, what can you do to change that tomorrow?
- Was anyone playing by themselves during recess? How could you include them tomorrow?
- If your teacher had $500 to spend on supplies, what do you think she would choose?
- If you could have a classroom pet, what animal would you pick?
- Who in your class would make an amazing teacher?
- Who do you think would struggle as a teacher?
- If you had to teach a class tomorrow, who would you want as your teaching assistant?
- What other profession do you think your teacher would excel at? What might they find challenging?
- Did you almost break a rule today? What held you back?
- Are there any rules you think should be added or removed?
- What improvements do you think your playground needs?
- Which adult at school made you laugh today, and what did they say?
- Did you hear any good jokes? Share one with me!
- What did your teacher do over the weekend? If you’re unsure, ask her on Monday.
- What did you learn today that we could look up together online tonight?
- What’s something you wish you had the chance to learn about today?
- If you could teach any subject all day tomorrow, which one would you choose?
- Share one thing you plan to do tomorrow that will brighten someone’s day.
- What’s one thing you want to make sure to accomplish at school tomorrow?
Consider mixing things up by not asking these questions every single day, as the familiar routine may lead to the same old answers and silence. A creative idea is to write each question on a card and place them in a bowl for your child to draw from every few days. Encourage them to craft questions about your day too, and toss those in the bowl. This way, you both can engage in lively conversations!
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In summary, these questions are designed to foster meaningful conversations with your kids, providing a delightful way to learn about their school day and encouraging them to think critically about their experiences.