Getting kids to open up about themselves can be a wonderful way to strengthen your bond and understand them better. It’s all about asking the right questions that make them feel comfortable, valued, and heard.
I’ll help you with some simple questions to learn about their dreams, feelings, and daily adventures. It’s all about striking up conversations that deepen your connection while keeping things light and fun.
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Favorites and Preferences
- What’s your favorite color and why?
- What’s your favorite book?
- What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
- What’s your favorite game to play outside?
- What’s your favorite animal, and why?
- What’s your favorite sport to play or watch?
- What’s your favorite subject in school?
- What’s your favorite toy or game to play indoors?
- What’s your favorite place to visit?
- What’s your favorite thing to draw or create?
Dreams and Aspirations
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- What is a big dream you have for the future?
- Who inspires you to follow your dreams?
- What is a place you dream of visiting someday?
- If you could have any superpower, what would you pick?
- What are you most excited to do when you get older?
- If you could meet anyone, who would it be and why?
- If you could build your own city, what would you include in it?
- If you could write a book, what would it be about?
- If you could be a character from a book or movie, who would you choose?
Feelings and Thoughts
- What makes you feel really happy?
- Is there something that makes you feel a little sad sometimes?
- What do you think about before you go to sleep?
- What do you do when you feel a bit scared?
- What makes you feel excited?
- What do you think about when you’re alone?
- How do you feel when someone doesn’t listen to you?
- What do you do when you feel frustrated?
- Can you tell me about something that made you laugh recently?
- What do you do to make yourself feel better when you’re upset?
- What is something that makes you feel calm?
- Can you describe a dream you remember?
- How do you feel when it’s your birthday?
- Can you explain how you feel when you’re with family?
- What scares you the most and why?
Family and Home Life
- What’s your favorite thing to do with our family?
- What is your favorite family tradition?
- Can you describe your favorite family meal?
- What do you enjoy doing most with your siblings?
- What do you like about family holidays?
- How do you feel during family meetings?
- Who in the family makes you laugh the most?
- What’s something you wish our family would do more often?
- How do you feel about family game nights?
- Can you tell me about your favorite memory with us?
School and Learning Experiences
- What is your favorite subject in school and why?
- What do you like most about your teacher?
- What do you enjoy doing during recess?
- What is your favorite part of the school day?
- What do you like about your classmates?
- What is your favorite activity at school?
- What do you like most about going to school?
- What is something you find difficult in school?
- What’s the most fun you’ve had on a school trip?
- What’s your favorite part of your classroom?
Relationships with Others
- Who is your best friend, and what do you like about them?
- What do you think makes someone a good friend?
- How do you feel when you meet new people?
- How do you show your friends you care about them?
- What do you like to do most with your friends?
- What’s your favorite game to play with friends?
- How do you feel when your friend is sad?
- What is something you appreciate about your best friend?
- How do you show your friends that you care about them?
- How do you help a friend when they are feeling sad?
Daily Life and Routines
- What do you like to do first thing in the morning?
- What is your favorite thing to do after school?
- How do you spend your weekends?
- What is your favorite bedtime routine?
- What is your favorite snack after school?
- What is your favorite way to start the day?
- What’s your favorite breakfast on school days?
- What do you usually do during your free time at home?
- What’s your favorite way to spend a rainy day?
- What do you like to do for relaxation?