Children are naturally curious, and they crave information. This prompts them to ask questions. Almost every parent has experienced this — they ask you one question, only to bombard you with a plethora of others following your answer.
Have you ever tried turning the tables and taking on the role of the investigator?
Presenting pertinent questions to kids can help expand their views and make them more open-minded.
They get to think about solutions to problems, or you can spark their curiosity.
It’s important as parents to ask our children questions from time to time. The information gathered from their answers can help us enrich their lives and make the right decisions for them.
We have gathered a list of 250 questions to give you some inspiration for starting conversations with your child.
“Would you rather” questions are excellent for children of any age. For young ones, it could be about toys. With older children, you can ask about dreams and aspirations.
Funny Questions to Ask Kids
Children love being silly, and sometimes, asking a funny question can brighten up their day. Laughter is a way to engage children and make them open up. Funny questions can start a dialogue to help you gather information and ask more serious questions.
It’s valuable to ask your child about their school life and be open to different answers. You can discover if they enjoy school, what their favorite topics are, if they’re having trouble in a subject, or even if they’re feeling intimidated in some way.
It’s never too early to discover these things, so also ask younger children about kindergarten or their preschool. Here are some questions to get you started.
Whether you’re a teacher who wants to know more about your students or a parent who feels a little lost about a child’s behavior, these questions can help. Don’t feel bad — children aren’t easy to figure out (where are instructions when you need them?)
Open-ended questions are those that have no definitive right or wrong answers. They should lead to conversation and maybe even more questions. Here are some ideas.
With small children, it’s best to present simple questions like the “Would you rather…” examples we listed earlier. We’ve added a few more for little ones in this section.
Keep questions for toddlers short and use words they understand. Here are a few examples.
It’s never too early to get kids involved in science. Don’t worry if you don’t know all the answers — this is an opportunity to practice problem-solving and social interaction skills. You can search for the answers separately and come together to discuss your findings.