When your children hop into the car after a day at school, they often seem both famished and reticent. I believe these two states are connected, so it’s wise to have a snack ready before diving into any discussions. Instead of the usual, “How was school today?” which typically yields lackluster responses, try these inventive questions to kick off some lively dialogue.
- If you could relive today, what would you avoid doing?
- What’s something from today you wish you could erase from your memory?
- If you could capture one moment from your day at school, what would it be?
- What book is your classmate reading during silent reading time?
- Is there someone in your class you’d like to get to know better?
- Do any of your classmates have a parent currently deployed? How can we support them?
- What themed display is currently featured in the school library?
- Who do you think is the best artist in your class, and what’s their latest creation?
- Which student proposed the best game during recess today?
- Who made you laugh today? What did they say?
- Did anyone make you feel sad in class? What happened?
- Was there anyone eating alone at lunch? What could you do about it tomorrow?
- Did you notice anyone playing by themselves at recess? How could you help if they are tomorrow?
- If your teacher had $500 for classroom supplies, what do you think they would purchase?
- What type of classroom pet would your class enjoy if given the chance?
- Who in your class would make an excellent teacher?
- Who do you think would be the least effective teacher?
- If you had to teach a class tomorrow, who would you want as your assistant?
- What other career do you think your teacher would excel at? And what job would they struggle with?
- Was there a rule you nearly broke today? What stopped you?
- What classroom rules do you think need to be added or removed?
- What does your playground need more of?
- Which adult at school made you laugh today, and what was their comment?
- Did someone tell you a funny joke today? Share it with me!
- What did your teacher do over the weekend? If you’re unsure, ask them next Monday.
- What’s something you learned today that we could look up later?
- What topic do you wish you could have explored today that you didn’t?
- If you could teach any subject tomorrow, what would it be?
- Share one kind act you plan to do tomorrow to brighten someone’s day.
- What’s one goal you have for school tomorrow?
To keep the conversation fresh, don’t overwhelm your kids with questions every day. Consider writing each question on a card, placing them in a bowl, and allowing your child to select one randomly every few days. You could also encourage them to come up with their own questions about your day and add those to the mix. This way, both of you can engage in meaningful conversation!
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In summary, these engaging questions can transform the typical post-school silence into lively discussions, nurturing a deeper connection with your children.