If your children are anything like mine, they tend to be both ravenous and surprisingly silent as soon as they hop into the car after school. (I genuinely believe these two states are interconnected, so it’s wise to offer a snack before diving into the questions that follow.) Asking your kids, “How was school today?” typically yields lackluster responses, and even the more open-ended inquiries like “What was the highlight of your day?” can become tiresome. To ignite some lively discussions, consider these imaginative questions designed to get your kids talking.
- If you could redo today, what would you skip?
- What’s one thing from today you wish you could erase from your memory?
- If you had a camera at school today, what moment would you capture?
- What’s the title of the book your classmate is reading during silent reading time?
- Who in your class do you wish you could get to know better?
- Is there a student with a parent stationed abroad? How can we support them?
- What display is currently featured in the school library?
- Who is the most talented artist in your class, and what did they create recently?
- Who suggested the best game to play during recess today?
- Who made you laugh in class today? What was the joke?
- Did anyone in class make you feel sad? What happened?
- Was there anyone eating alone at lunch today? What could you do to help?
- Did anyone play by themselves at recess today? How could you invite them next time?
- If your teacher had $500 to spend on your classroom, what do you think they would purchase?
- What type of pet do you think your class would enjoy if given the chance?
- Who in your class would excel as a teacher?
- Conversely, who would struggle in that role?
- If you had to teach a lesson tomorrow, who would you want as your assistant?
- What other profession do you think your teacher would be great at? What might they not excel in?
- What classroom rule did you nearly bend today, and what stopped you?
- What rule do you think your teacher should add or remove?
- What do you think the playground needs more of?
- Which adult at school made you chuckle today, and what did they say?
- Did you come across a funny joke today? Share it with me!
- What do you think your teacher did over the weekend? If unsure, why not ask them on Monday?
- What’s something you learned today that we could explore further online tonight?
- What’s a topic you wish you had the chance to study today?
- If you could teach a subject all day tomorrow, what would it be?
- Share something you plan to do tomorrow that will brighten someone’s day.
- What’s one goal you have for your school day tomorrow?
It’s beneficial to avoid overwhelming your kids with these questions every day, as they might end up providing the same responses or staying mum. To keep things fresh, consider writing each question on a card and placing them in a bowl. Your child can then draw a question at random every few days. Encourage them to create their own questions about your day to add to the bowl, fostering a two-way conversation!
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In summary, engaging your kids in meaningful conversations can enhance your relationship and provide insights into their daily lives. These quirky questions are a fun way to break the ice and encourage openness about their experiences at school.