Get To Know You Questions For Kids

I used to ask my kids the same question every day after school: “How was your day?” And every day, the answer was the same: “Fine.”

I felt like I was missing out on so many little details—moments that mattered but were slipping through the cracks.

So, I started experimenting with new questions, hoping to spark conversations beyond “fine.” And it worked. Now, the drive home is filled with laughter, stories, and insights I never expected.

The secret? It’s all about asking open-ended questions that encourage kids to share.

These 27 questions will help you connect with your child and learn more about their world.

Grab a dry-erase board for the fridge to jot down your favorite ones as a daily reminder to ask something new each day.

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Questions To Ask Your Kids To Open Up About School

1. Do you ever see kids being mean to each other?

2. What do most of the kids play during recess?

3. How do you feel your day went on a scale of 1 to 10? Why?

4. If anyone in the world could be your teacher for a day who would it be?

5. What is your favourite class?

6. What is your least favourite class?

7. What subject is the easiest for you?

8. If you could stop doing anything in your school day, what would it be?

9. If you could add anything to your school day, what would it be?10. Do you ever feel left out at school?

11. Would you do anything differently in your classes if you were the teacher?

12. Does everyone follow the rules in your class?

13. Who do you want to make friends with that you haven’t already?

14. did you feel scared or alone during your day?

15. Did you help anyone out today?

16. What did you learn today in ____ class?

17. Tell me something that makes you feel smart.

18. What was the most challenging thing you worked on today?

19. Did you start any new projects today?

20. How did _____ (project, presentation, event) go today?

21. Did you have fun today? What was the best part?

22. Did anything happen today that made you feel brave?

23. Did you enjoy your lunch? Is there anything different you would like for your lunch kit?

24. Who did you hang out with at lunch?

25. Did you make any new friends?

26. Did anything make you laugh today?

27. What was the most boring thing?

Bottom Line

These 27 questions have become part of our daily rhythm, and they’ve changed the way we communicate as a family.

Some days, I get short answers. But other times, the questions open the door to deep conversations I never knew were possible.

If you’re ready to make the ride home or dinner conversations more meaningful, keep these questions handy.

Consider creating a question jar with your child and adding sticky notes and colorful markers to make it a fun project. You’ll be amazed at what your child shares when you ask the right questions—and it all starts with a little curiosity.