Questions to Ask Children
Engaging questions to connect with children, encourage their curiosity, and build meaningful relationships through age-appropriate conversation.
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
Shows interest in their interests and helps you understand what brings them joy and excitement.
2What's the best part of your day today?
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What's the best part of your day today?
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Why this works
Encourages them to focus on positive experiences and helps you understand what makes them happy.
3If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
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If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?
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Why this works
Fun, imaginative question that reveals their personality and what they admire or find interesting.
4What's something you're really good at?
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What's something you're really good at?
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Why this works
Builds their confidence and helps you understand their strengths and talents.
5What's your favorite thing about school (or home)?
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What's your favorite thing about school (or home)?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their daily life and helps you understand what they enjoy about their environment.
6If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
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Why this works
Encourages creativity and imagination while revealing what they value or wish they could do.
7What's something you want to learn how to do?
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What's something you want to learn how to do?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their goals and helps you understand what they're curious about or want to achieve.
8What makes you laugh the most?
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What makes you laugh the most?
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Why this works
Encourages joy and helps you understand their sense of humor and what brings them happiness.
9What's your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
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What's your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their entertainment preferences and helps you understand their interests and values.
10If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
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Why this works
Encourages imagination and helps you understand their interests and curiosity about the world.
11What's something you're proud of?
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What's something you're proud of?
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Why this works
Builds self-esteem and helps you understand what they value and what makes them feel accomplished.
12What's your favorite way to help others?
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What's your favorite way to help others?
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Why this works
Encourages empathy and helps you understand their values and how they want to contribute.
13What's something that makes you feel brave?
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What's something that makes you feel brave?
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Why this works
Encourages courage and helps you understand what gives them confidence and strength.
14If you could invent something, what would it be?
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If you could invent something, what would it be?
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Why this works
Encourages creativity and problem-solving while revealing what they think is important or useful.
15What's your favorite thing about your family?
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What's your favorite thing about your family?
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Why this works
Encourages gratitude and helps you understand what they value about their relationships.
16What's something you're curious about?
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What's something you're curious about?
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Why this works
Encourages their natural curiosity and helps you understand what they want to learn about.
17What's the nicest thing someone has done for you?
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What's the nicest thing someone has done for you?
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Why this works
Encourages gratitude and helps you understand what kindness means to them.
18If you could be friends with any character from a book or movie, who would it be?
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If you could be friends with any character from a book or movie, who would it be?
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Why this works
Fun question that reveals their interests and what qualities they admire in others.
19What's something you want to tell me about?
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What's something you want to tell me about?
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Why this works
Gives them control over the conversation and shows you're interested in whatever they want to share.
20What's something that makes you feel special?
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What's something that makes you feel special?
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Why this works
Builds self-esteem and helps you understand what makes them feel valued and important.
Connecting with Children
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Age-Appropriate Communication
Match Their Energy
Use enthusiasm and excitement that matches their level. Children respond well to genuine interest and animated conversation.
Keep It Simple
Use language and concepts that are appropriate for their age. Avoid complex topics or adult concerns.
Be Patient
Give them time to think and respond. Don't rush them or finish their sentences for them.
Effective Conversation Strategies
Start with Their Interests
Encourage Imagination
Build Confidence
Building Strong Connections
Be Present
Give them your full attention when talking. Put away distractions and focus on the conversation.
Show Genuine Interest
Ask follow-up questions and show that you care about their answers. This builds trust and encourages more sharing.
Create Safe Space
Make sure they feel comfortable sharing without fear of judgment or criticism. Listen without trying to fix everything.