Questions to Ask 10 Year Olds
Engaging questions designed for 10-year-olds to spark curiosity, encourage self-expression, and build meaningful connections with children at this important developmental stage.
1What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their interests and hobbies while giving them a chance to share what brings them joy and excitement.
2If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
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Why this works
This creative question encourages imagination and helps you understand their values and what they think would be most helpful or fun.
3What's the most interesting thing you've learned recently?
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What's the most interesting thing you've learned recently?
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Why this works
This question shows interest in their learning and helps you understand what topics capture their attention and curiosity.
4If you could be any animal for a day, which one would you choose and why?
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If you could be any animal for a day, which one would you choose and why?
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Why this works
This fun question encourages creative thinking and helps you understand their personality and what qualities they admire.
5What's your favorite subject in school and what makes it interesting?
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What's your favorite subject in school and what makes it interesting?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their academic interests and what learning approaches work best for them.
6If you could invent something to make the world better, what would it be?
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If you could invent something to make the world better, what would it be?
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Why this works
This question encourages creative problem-solving and helps you understand their values and concerns about the world.
7What's the funniest thing that's happened to you recently?
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What's the funniest thing that's happened to you recently?
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Why this works
This question invites them to share positive experiences and helps you understand their sense of humor and what they find amusing.
8If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you do there?
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If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and what would you do there?
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Why this works
This question encourages imagination and helps you understand their interests in different cultures, places, and activities.
9What's something you're really good at that you're proud of?
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What's something you're really good at that you're proud of?
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Why this works
This question helps build their confidence while giving you insight into their talents and what they value about themselves.
10If you could have dinner with anyone, living or from history, who would it be and why?
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If you could have dinner with anyone, living or from history, who would it be and why?
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Why this works
This question encourages them to think about people they admire and helps you understand their values and interests.
11What's your favorite book, movie, or TV show and what do you like about it?
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What's your favorite book, movie, or TV show and what do you like about it?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their entertainment preferences and what stories or characters resonate with them.
12If you could change one thing about school, what would it be and why?
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If you could change one thing about school, what would it be and why?
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Why this works
This question gives them a chance to express their opinions about their learning environment and helps you understand their perspective.
13What's something you'd like to learn how to do that you don't know yet?
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What's something you'd like to learn how to do that you don't know yet?
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Why this works
This question encourages them to think about their goals and interests while showing that learning is a lifelong process.
14If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?
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If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their aspirations and what they think would be worth achieving or contributing to the world.
15What's the best advice someone has ever given you?
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What's the best advice someone has ever given you?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand what wisdom resonates with them and gives insight into their values and experiences.
16If you could have any pet, what would it be and what would you name it?
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If you could have any pet, what would it be and what would you name it?
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Why this works
This fun question encourages imagination and helps you understand their preferences and creative thinking.
17What's something that makes you feel really happy?
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What's something that makes you feel really happy?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand what brings them joy and can guide future activities or conversations.
18If you could solve one problem in the world, what would it be and how would you solve it?
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If you could solve one problem in the world, what would it be and how would you solve it?
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Why this works
This question encourages them to think about bigger issues and helps you understand their concerns and problem-solving approach.
19What's your favorite thing about your family or friends?
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What's your favorite thing about your family or friends?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their relationships and what they value about the people in their life.
20If you could be any age for a day, what age would you choose and why?
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If you could be any age for a day, what age would you choose and why?
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Why this works
This question helps you understand their perspective on different life stages and what they think would be interesting about other ages.
Connecting with 10-Year-Olds
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Building Meaningful Connections
Listen Actively
Give them your full attention and show genuine interest in their responses, asking follow-up questions to show engagement.
Be Patient and Encouraging
Allow them time to think and express themselves, and encourage their ideas and opinions without judgment.
Respect Their Perspective
Value their thoughts and feelings, even if they differ from your own, and help them feel heard and understood.