Conversation Starters by Age
Low-friction prompts to build trust and spark real talk at every stage.
EmpathyConfidenceDaily Rituals
Next: Screen-time & Sleep
Toddlers (2–4)
- “What made you smile today?”
- “Show me your favorite part of the park.”
- “What sound did you like the most?”
- “Can your teddy tell me a story?”
Early Elementary (5–7)
- “What’s one new thing you learned?”
- “Who were you kind to today?”
- “If today had a color, what color would it be?”
- “What should we name our dinner tonight?”
Upper Elementary (8–10)
- “What felt easy? What felt hard?”
- “If you could change one school rule, what is it?”
- “Tell me about a moment you felt brave.”
- “What would you teach younger kids about today?”
Pre-Teens (11–12)
- “What’s something adults don’t ‘get’ about your world?”
- “What helps when you feel overwhelmed?”
- “If you could design a class, what is it and why?”
- “What’s a small win you’re proud of?”
Teens (13+)
- “What’s giving you energy vs. draining it?”
- “What do you wish I asked you more often?”
- “What boundary would help you this week?”
- “What’s a goal we can back you on?”