Back to School? Try These Family Dinner Questions!
It’s that time of year again… back to school! Whether your kids are nervous or excited to get back in the classroom, it can be hard to keep up with all of the changes that happen in their lives this time of year.
At your next family dinner, ask these “back to school” themed questions to spark a fun and fruitful conversation about heading back to the classroom! These back to school questions help each kid reflect on the previous year, close out the summer, get excited for the school year to start, and prepare for the months ahead! Search through the options to find the right questions for kids of all ages - elementary, middle school, or high schoolers!
Back to School Questions for Elementary Schoolers
Ask these back to school questions at your family dinners this week to prepare your elementary schoolers to head back to school!
What is one thing you learned last year?
What’s one thing you’d like to get better at this year?
If you could design your own backpack, what would it look like?
Talk about a teacher you love!
What is your favorite recess activity?
What is one talent you have that’s been helpful at school?
Is there anything that makes you nervous about school?
What is one thing you’re excited about this school year?
If you could plan your own field trip this year, where would your class go?
If you could invent your own school subject, what would it be?
How can you be a good friend to others this year?
What is one way this year will be different from last year?
Back to School Questions for Middle Schoolers & High Schoolers
Ask these back to school questions at your family dinners this week to prepare your middle schoolers to head back to school!
What’s one class you’re excited for this year?
What’s one class you’re nervous about this year?
Share one talent you have that’s benefitted you in school.
Who is a friend you’d like to grow closer to this year?
If you had to teach your own class on a subject, what subject would you choose?
If you could have anyone in the world as your teacher, who would it be?
Is there an outfit, accessory, or hairstyle you’re excited to wear this year?
What is your favorite way to start the school day?
What is one extracurricular activity or hobby outside of school that you’re excited for?
What is one way you’re preparing to be successful this school year?
Get ready for some great conversations as your kids head into the classroom and go back to school in style!
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