Questions to ask children every day after school instead of how was the day?

1. What was the most exciting thing that happened today?
2. Did you learn something new that you’d like to share?
3. What was your favorite part of school today?
4. Is there something that made you laugh today?
5. Did you help a friend or someone today?
6. What did you have for lunch? Did you like it?
7. Did you play any games during recess?
8. Did you encounter any challenges today? How did you handle them?
9. Who did you sit next to in class today?
10. Did you read or hear any interesting stories or books today?
11. What subject did you enjoy the most today?
12. Did you work on any special projects or activities?
13. Did you make any new friends today?
14. What did your teacher say that made you think?
15. Did you use your imagination today? How?
16. Did you draw or create anything today?
17. Was there a moment when you felt proud of yourself today?
18. Did you learn any new words or phrases today?
19. Did you ask any questions in class today?
20. What’s one thing you wish you could have learned more about today?
21. Did you share something interesting with your classmates?
22. Did you discover anything surprising today?
23. Who did you spend your break time with today?
24. Did you see any animals or nature on your way to school?
25. What are you looking forward to doing after school today?

These questions can help initiate meaningful conversations with children and allow them to reflect on their day in different ways.