Skip the standard, “Fine,” answer when you ask your child how her day at school was. Instead, use these specific 12 family conversation starters for meaningful daily chats that no one will roll their eyes at.
It broke my heart when Zoey walked into her first full day of Kindergarten.
My little 5.5 pound side-kick was nervously happy to be going to school – People! Learning! Independence! – and I was in tears.
Our chatty, curious lady was no longer with us for half the day. I no longer knew everything she did during the day, how her emotions were, who she spoke to, what she learned, and what questions she asked.
I honestly felt like I was losing my right hand girl and a friend during my days.
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Why You Need Conversation Starters
Having been a teacher for 11 years, I know just how much goes on during a school day for your student. When they come home and give you the standard answer of, “Fine,” to you asking how their day was, there is so much more to it.
Inherently, I know you realize this. With our busy schedules, finding the right words to get your child talking is hard. Especially when your child is still processing her day herself.
To help get both your school aged child and yourself sharing more about your days with each other, use these 12 family conversation starters for meaingful daily chats.
When To Use These Conversation Starters
Whether you use them at dinner around the table to spark some conversation, or go through a few in the car while you head to an afternoon activity, your child will so appreciate having something specific to answer rather than a general, “What did you learn today?”
These family conversation starers also give you the opportunity to share about your own day, something your child will love hearing about.
Print your cards here.
Family Conversation Starters
- What made you smile (or laugh) today?
- Who did you help today?
- What part of your day do you wish you could redo (positive or negative)?
- What was the best part of your day?
- What did you find beautiful today?
- When were you proud of yourself today?
- What problem were you able to solve today?
- What is one accomplishment you had today?
- What are you looking forward to for tomorrow?
- How did you change your mood today?
- How can I help you make tomorrow a great day?
- What can I say or do to make you feel your best right now?
Supplies Needed
These cards are super easy! Once you get your download, you need:
- 2 pages of cardstock
- color ink (optional)
- scissors
- a jar or cup to hold your cards
You can certainly have chats without these cards. You might only need to use them for a few weeks before you and your child are both in the habit and flow of having a nice talk after school. As you get used to the schedule of it all again, have these 12 family conversation starters for meaningful chats ready to go.
I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
