May 2025
Words by HappySelf
Start meaningful conversations with your child, one question at a time
Download 101 Free Conversation Starters for Kids Aged 6 to 12
Are you tired of hearing “fine” when you ask how your child’s day was? Or being told
“nothing” when you ask what they did at school? You’re not alone!
The truth is, finding ways into meaningful conversations with our kids isn’t always
easy. Sometimes, the least obvious questions inspire the most thoughtful answers,
and the deepest chats often happen spontaneously (usually when we least expect
them!).
But with the right kind of encouragement, children often open up in surprising and
beautiful ways. It’s something we hear time and again about the prompts in our
journals and how they gently invite children to express themselves freely.
That’s why we’ve created 101 Conversation Starters for Kids: a free printable
packed with gentle prompts to help you encourage your child to share their feelings
and explore fun topics of conversation that could lead anywhere!
From “What made you feel proud today?” to “What animal would you be and why?”,
these screen-free questions help children build emotional awareness, strengthen
family connections and grow in confidence – all while having fun.
✅ Designed with 6–12 year olds in mind
✅ Inspired by the prompts in our award-winning journals
✅ Supports emotional wellbeing, family bonding and self-expression
✅ Easy to download and use at home or on the go
✅ Perfect for family dinnertimes, bedtime wind-downs and long car journeys.
Ready to spark more meaningful moments with your child?
Click below to download your free printable and see where the conversation takes you!