Conversation Starters for Kids

When you ask your child about their day, you're giving them the opportunity to open up and share. The conversation can go anywhere from asking about how their day went in general, asking about specific activities that were done, or asking about something that happened that made your child happy.

The best thing about these questions is that they are easy to answer and provide a great opportunity for your child to talk about themselves and share some of their inner thoughts with you.

You're probably wondering what kind of questions work best when asking a kid about their day? Here are some great conversation starters:

1. What did you learn in school today?

This question is great because it gives kids a chance to talk about what they learned and makes them feel like they're contributing something valuable when they tell a story about something that happened at school. You could ask this question every day or just once in a while so that your child has something new they can share with you whenever they want!

2. How was your day today?

This question is great because it's open-ended enough to get a response, but also quick and easy. This question will help your kids open up and feel comfortable talking about what's going on in their lives. You might be surprised at how much they have to say!

It's also a good question to ask every day at dinner; you may discover that your child has a lot of interesting things to share about his or her day!

3. What did you do today?

This is another open-ended question that will allow kids to share their day with you and keep them talking. Tell your kids that they're allowed to share anything they want as long as it's not too big of a deal (like getting into trouble). They'll be more likely to talk if they know it's okay for them to share.

4. What fun thing did you do today?

Another fun way to start conversations with kids is by asking them about their favorite hobbies or activities. This question gives your kids an opportunity to talk about something other than school or work, which may make them feel less stressed out or anxious about having a conversation with you. It also shows them that you're interested in what they've been doing instead of just asking questions about schoolwork or homework.

You might find out that there are some things that your child likes more than others — and that he or she has different interests from other kids at school! 

 5. What was your best moment today?

This question is a cool rephrase that focuses on the positive and gives you the opportunity to talk about something that made your child happy. You'll learn about their interests and what made their day. You might also find that they have something in common with you.

This question gives your child an opportunity to share something that really made them smile, like playing a game they invented or winning a contest they entered. It also helps if you ask them how they got involved in the activity in the first place!

6. If you could have dinner with anyone in the world, who would it be? Why?

Questions that get specific, like “Who is your favorite superhero?” or “What is your favorite food to eat?” followed by the open-ended “Why?” really delve into your child’s personality. These questions will always give you an answer that you didn’t expect. Such questions help your child express themselves, feel heard, and provoke creative ways of thinking.