As you know, children love to ask questions. They ask all sorts of questions, sometimes quite unexpected ones. Sometimes we parents have to make them up or look for the answer on the Internet. Either way, ignore children's questions You can't, otherwise these children will grow up to be insecure. But, if you are tired of the constant "why," you can do something unconventional - ask questions yourself.
The main thing is to think of such questions that the child cannot answer one-word answers. Firstly, it develops his imagination and intelligence. Secondly, it will help you, as a parent, to get to know the inner world of your children better.
Parenting experts believe that this way helps children to relax after a busy day. It is also great language practice!
The important thing is not to rush your child; let him think about the answer. This may be difficult for both of you at first, but with regular practice, your brain will work faster.
We've put together 20 interesting questions to start getting to know your child:
- If it rained food from the sky, what would you want it to be?
- If you were born an animal, what kind?
- Which animal would you like to ride: an elephant or a giraffe?
- If you couldg rename the colors, what would you call them?
- If our cat or dog could talk, what would it say?
- If you could ask any wild animal a question, what would you ask?
- If you had your own cave, what would be inside?
- What can you build a wall out of that can't be torn down?
- What animal would make a great driver?
- What inventions do you think the world is missing?
- What would happen if a time machine existed?
- How would the world work if people hadn't invented money?
- If you had a magic wand, what three wishes would you make?
- If you had a pet dragon, what would you call it?
- If you opened a store, what would it sell?
- If you were to come up with a new holiday, which one would it be?
- What memory makes you happy?
- If you were in a movie, who would you want to be there?
- If trees could talk, what do you think they would communicate about?
- If you were able to go into space, what planet or star would you go to?
By the way, if you like such selections, we have another interesting one here articlethat you can explore and discuss with your child. And if you like to spend time in front of the TV, then here we've picked Soviet children's movies with tips on what to discuss after watching them.
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