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May 20, 2025

Questions to Ask Your 3-4 Year Old to Learn About Their Day

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 “Did you have fun at day care?”
“Yes.”
“Did you learn anything new?”
“Yes.”
“Are you hungry for a snack?”
“No.”

Many parents can relate to their child returning home from daycare and getting these one word answers.

Here are 20 open-ended questions to help spark the conversation and get children talking.

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  2. What was the best thing that happened at school today?
  3. What was the worst thing that happened at school today?
  4. What was for lunch today?
  5. What made you feel proud today?
  6. Tell me something that made you laugh today.
  7. Did you make a new friend today? What do you like about them?
  8. Was anyone kind to you today? How were you kind to others?
  9. Teach me something I don’t know.
  10. Who did you sit by at lunch today? What did you talk about?
  11. Can you show me something you learned today?
  12. Did anyone do anything silly to make you laugh?
  13. What part of school is your favorite?
  14. What was the most interesting/funny thing your teacher said today?
  15. What class rules does your teacher say are important?
  16. What games did you play today?
  17. What’s your favorite time of day at school?
  18. What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
  19. Did you get frustrated with anything at school today?
  20. Tell me about a new word you heard today at school.

Before asking your child about their day, put away your phone and give them your full attention. Children may be hesitant to share if they feel they aren’t being heard. Being present, even for a few minutes, is crucial.

Keep in mind that children may need time to relax and unwind before they are ready to talk, just like adults. If your child doesn’t say much in response to your first question, try asking again later.

If you’re still having trouble getting your child to open up, try connecting with them first. Engage in a fun activity together to help everyone loosen up and create a more open environment. Then, ask any of these questions and see where the conversation goes.