Ask a child about their day with a specific question

Replace 'How was school?' with a question that invites a story.

Why it helps

General questions get one-word answers. Specific ones, like 'What made you laugh today?', help children open up.

How to do it

1. Pick a question: 'Who did you sit with at lunch?'
2. Ask at a relaxed moment, like during a walk or meal.
3. Listen without correcting.

Make it easier

Ask one question at dinner.

Make it harder

Share your own day first as an example.