Good Questions to Ask Kindergarteners
Engaging questions that help kindergarteners express themselves, build confidence, and develop communication skills while having fun.
1What was the best part of your day today?
Click to see why this works
What was the best part of your day today?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages positive reflection and helps children focus on good experiences while building their vocabulary for expressing emotions.
2If you could be any animal, which one would you choose and why?
Click to see why this works
If you could be any animal, which one would you choose and why?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Stimulates imagination and creativity while helping children practice reasoning and explanation skills.
3What makes you feel happy?
Click to see why this works
What makes you feel happy?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Helps children identify and articulate their emotions while giving adults insight into what brings them joy.
4If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Click to see why this works
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages creative thinking and helps children explore their desires and values through imaginative scenarios.
5What's your favorite thing to do with your family?
Click to see why this works
What's your favorite thing to do with your family?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Strengthens family bonds by encouraging children to reflect on positive family experiences and share them.
6If you could have any food for dinner tonight, what would you pick?
Click to see why this works
If you could have any food for dinner tonight, what would you pick?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Simple choice that helps children practice decision-making while being fun and relatable to their daily experience.
7What's something you're really good at?
Click to see why this works
What's something you're really good at?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Builds self-esteem and confidence by encouraging children to recognize and share their strengths and abilities.
8If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Click to see why this works
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Expands their thinking beyond their immediate environment and encourages curiosity about the world.
9What's your favorite book or story?
Click to see why this works
What's your favorite book or story?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Promotes literacy interest and gives insight into their preferences while encouraging them to share about reading.
10What do you want to be when you grow up?
Click to see why this works
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages future thinking and goal-setting while being age-appropriate and fun for young children.
11What's something that made you laugh today?
Click to see why this works
What's something that made you laugh today?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Focuses on positive emotions and humor while helping children practice recalling and sharing experiences.
12If you could have any pet, what would you choose?
Click to see why this works
If you could have any pet, what would you choose?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Taps into their love for animals while encouraging them to think about responsibility and preferences.
13What's your favorite color and why do you like it?
Click to see why this works
What's your favorite color and why do you like it?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Simple preference question that helps children practice expressing opinions and reasoning.
14What's something new you learned today?
Click to see why this works
What's something new you learned today?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages reflection on learning and helps reinforce new knowledge while building their confidence in sharing.
15If you could make up a new game, what would it be?
Click to see why this works
If you could make up a new game, what would it be?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Stimulates creativity and imagination while encouraging them to think about rules and structure.
16What's your favorite thing about school?
Click to see why this works
What's your favorite thing about school?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Helps identify positive aspects of their educational experience and encourages them to share about their learning environment.
17If you could help someone today, what would you do?
Click to see why this works
If you could help someone today, what would you do?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages empathy and kindness while helping children think about helping others and community.
18What's something you want to learn how to do?
Click to see why this works
What's something you want to learn how to do?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Encourages curiosity and goal-setting while helping them think about their interests and aspirations.
19If you could have a magic wand, what would you wish for?
Click to see why this works
If you could have a magic wand, what would you wish for?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Opens up imaginative thinking while giving insight into their desires and values through their wishes.
20What makes you feel proud of yourself?
Click to see why this works
What makes you feel proud of yourself?
Click to see why this works
Why this works
Builds self-esteem and helps children recognize their accomplishments while encouraging positive self-reflection.
Connecting with Kindergarteners Through Questions
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Best Practices
Keep Questions Simple and Concrete
Use age-appropriate language and avoid abstract concepts. Focus on their immediate experiences and interests.
Listen Actively and Show Interest
Give them your full attention, make eye contact, and respond enthusiastically to their answers to build confidence.
Encourage Elaboration
Ask follow-up questions like 'Tell me more about that' to help them develop their communication skills.
Question Sequences
The Daily Reflection Sequence
The Imagination Sequence
Common Pitfalls
Don't Ask Too Many Questions at Once
Give them time to answer one question before moving to the next. Overwhelming them can cause them to shut down.
Avoid Yes/No Questions
Ask open-ended questions that encourage them to share more details and practice their communication skills.
Don't Correct Their Grammar
Focus on their ideas and thoughts rather than perfect grammar. This encourages them to keep sharing.