Are you having difficulty getting your kids to open up and share their feelings?
It happens.
Sometimes we need more than the average ‘how was your day?’ question to get a more elaborate than ‘fine’ answer from our kids. But it’s important to get our kids to open up. Speak their minds. Mostly because it helps us learn about their true fears and triumphs. Some kids speak their minds easier than others.
So when you’re raising an introvert child be sure to coach them from young to share their feelings. Being able to share your emotions is a super important social skill we need to teach our kids. And using fun conversation starters is a great way to do this. Grab your free copy of the 51 fun conversation starters for kids and start talking.
The download is perfect to use during dinner, while in the car or whenever you want to spend some quality time with your kids.

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51 Conversation Starters for Kids
Let’s have a look at those 51 fun conversation starters to get your kids talking. Download the cheat sheet, let the kids choose a number, and use the prompt to start a conversation. The best part is, these questions will not only help you get to know your kids better but at the same time initiate conversations to teach them important social skills.

Here’s the fun list to get your kids talking
- Did you do anything fun today?
- Was your teacher having a good or bad day?
- If you packed your own lunch box, what would be in there?
- If you had one wish, what would it be?
- If you could visit any planet, which one and why?
- Who is your best friend?
- What is your favorite snack?
- What game did you play during break time?
- If you found money lying around at school, what would you do with it?
- You have the power to grant one wish to someone, who would you choose?
- Did you do something kind for someone else?
- Do you want to climb a mountain or go to space?
- Are you having a good or bad day and why?
- Where would you go if you had your own boat?
- Would you rather be a fireman or an astronaut?
- Do you think your teacher is smart?
- Is there a friend in class that’s nasty to others?
- If you could write your own book, what would the title be?
- Did someone hurt you or your feelings today?
- I wished I had superpowers today to get all the cleaning done. What kind of superpower would you like to have?
- What was the worst part of your day?
- Who do you want to be like when you grow up?
- Did you learn anything new today?
- Would you like to be as fast as a cheetah or big as a dinosaur?
- If you could buy anything at the shop, what would it be?
- What animal would you like to be?
- How did you make your teacher’s day easier?
- If you had 5 of the same toys, who would you share it with?
- If you were making dinner tonight, what would we be eating?
- If you were a farmer, what would you like to grow?
- What’s your favorite game?
- Did you share anything today?
- What is your best joke?
- If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you like to go?
- Did you learn a new word today?
- Do you prefer reading or listening to stories?
- Was someone in your class having a bad day?
- If you could only eat one thing all day what would it be?
- If you had your own plane, where would you fly to?
- What was the best part of your day?
- Do you prefer red, yellow or green vegetables?
- Would you rather be a gymnast or truck driver?
- What’s your worst nightmare?
- How would you stop the pollution in our town?
- Describe yourself in three words.
- Was anyone kind to you?
- If you win lots of money, what would you do with it?
- Who did you play with at school today?
- Were you being a good friend today?
- What’s your dream birthday gift?
- Do you want to live by the ocean or in the desert?
No matter how old your kids are, there is fun questions included in the list to help you start meaningful conversations. Take the time to know your kids and their feeling better.
Recommended social skill tools
Sometimes we need even more than a conversation starter question to help kids share and deal with their emotions. Here are a couple of my favorite, favorite tips and tools to help you be a positive parent.

HOW TO DEAL WITH BIG EMOTIONS
Teaching our kids how to deal with big emotions is one of the most important social skills we can help them achieve. My secret tool is a no-brainer. And working through these during toddler years will help you raise calm teenagers. Check it out here.
EASY AND EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE TIPS
- how to discipline your child – plus free discipline cheat sheet
- no drama discipline
- peaceful parent, happy kids – for when you want to stop yelling and start connecting
HOW TO RAISE CALM KIDS
Raising calm and well-behaved kids is not an easy feat. And I would not be able to do it without this little trick up my sleeve.
- how to train your angry dragon – must-have for any parent and my FAVORITE calming tool
- how to raise calm kids – with a free calming tool
- anger management workbook – with 50 activities to keep kids calm
GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- the best parent-child communication skills you need to know – with free communication printable
- how to talk so little kids will listen
- how to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
- baby signs – if you have a young child, you HAVE TO check this out
HOW TO DEAL WITH BEDTIME FEARS
When my 7-year-old daughter all of a sudden started having bedtime fears and refused to go to bed alone, I know I had to make a plan before it became a bad habit. I had to spend some more time with her at night to help her feel safe and reassured. And I found this awesome tool that helped us stop her fears in their tracks.
If your kids also have trouble falling asleep alone due to bedtime fears, you have to check this out, take control, and help them overcome their fears.
- bedtime meditations for children
- if animals kissed good night – there’s a good reason this one is a bestseller!
- it will be okay
- braving bedtime
- I’m not scared
There you have it. Some of the best tools and tips to raise calm, well-behaved kids who know how to control their emotions and share their feelings.
Let’s conclude conversation starters for kids
As parents, we sometimes need a little bit of help starting a conversation with our kids. This happens not only during the first years of school but also during the teenage years. Be prepared by teaching them from a young age how to share their emotions and open up. The easiest way to do this is by asking the right questions to get your kids talking.
Download a copy of the free conversations starters printable and start talking the talk.

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