After school is the perfect time to connect with your kids and get a glimpse into their world.
Asking the right questions can open up meaningful conversations, helping you understand their experiences, feelings, and what truly matters to them.
Whether it’s about their latest classroom adventure or just a fun chat about their day, I’ve got a list of questions that can make those after-school moments special.
Table of Contents
Emotional Check-in
- How did you feel about your day today?
- Was there anything that made you really happy today?
- Did anything upset or bother you today?
- Is there something you’re worried about right now?
- Did you feel proud of yourself at any point today?
- Did you help anyone today? How did that make you feel?
- Did anyone do something nice for you today?
- How do you feel about tomorrow?
- Was there anything that made you laugh today?
- Did you feel included with your friends today?
- Did you feel nervous about anything today?
- Was there something that surprised you today?
- Did you feel safe and comfortable at school today?
- Did anyone hurt your feelings today?
- Is there anything you want to talk about that you didn’t get to share earlier?
Daily Highlights and Challenges
- What was the best part of your day?
- What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
- Did you face any challenges with your friends?
- Who did you play with during recess?
- What was your favorite class today and why?
- Did you get any compliments from your teachers?
- Did you learn any new games or activities?
- What was something new you tried today?
- What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
- Was there something you didn’t understand today?
Social Interaction Insights
- Who did you spend the most time with today?
- Did you make any new friends today?
- How did your group work together today?
- Did anyone help you with something today?
- Did you notice any conflicts between your friends today?
- Was there someone who made you feel appreciated today?
- Did you work with a partner today? How did it go?
- Did you sit with anyone new at lunch?
- Was there someone you wanted to play with but didn’t get to?
- Who would you like to know better in your class?
Academic Inquiry
- What subject did you enjoy the most today?
- Was there a subject that was difficult for you today?
- What did you read about in class today?
- Can you tell me about what you learned in math?
- Is there a project or test you are preparing for?
- What was your science class about today?
- Did you understand the homework you need to do tonight?
- What feedback did you get from your teachers today?
- What was the most surprising fact you learned today?
- Do you have any questions about your schoolwork?
- Was there something creative you did in school today?
- What are you looking forward to learning tomorrow?
- What was the easiest task you did today?
- How did you do on your test/quiz today?
- What’s something you want to get better at in school?
Health and Well-being
- Did you feel tired or full of energy today?
- What did you have for lunch today? Did you enjoy it?
- Did you get to run or play outside today?
- Did you drink enough water today?
- Did you have a healthy snack today?
- Did you stretch or move around enough today?
- Did you spend any time outside in the fresh air today?
- Did you notice anyone who wasn’t feeling well today?
- Did you have any headaches or feel unwell?
- Did you take any breaks to just breathe or rest?
Extracurricular Activities Focus
- What club or sport did you participate in today?
- Are you planning to join a new club or team soon?
- How did practice or rehearsal go today?
- Is there an upcoming event or competition you are preparing for?
- What did you contribute to your team or club today?
- How do you feel about the friends you’ve made in your activities?
- How often do you have meetings or practices?
- What did you learn from your coach/instructor today?
- Did you get to show off any of your skills today?
- Did you practice a new skill or technique today?
