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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a game you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a kind way to include someone that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a helpful invention that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a favorite way to build a fort that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a place for a tiny dragon in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a question about space that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a friendly robot's job that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a snack you would invent that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a new sport you would try that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a treasure that costs nothing that could start a longer conversation?

Easy openers

What question would you ask someone about a costume you imagined that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a wonderful treehouse in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a costume you imagined that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a toy you could redesign that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a pretend shop you would run that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a song that makes you smile that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a story you want to tell that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a creature you made up that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a funny sound that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a colorful place you visited that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a question about space in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a creature you made up that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a surprise in a story that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a playground adventure that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a paper creation in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a dream field trip that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a friendly robot's job that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a rainy-day activity that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about an animal you want to learn about that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a kind way to include someone that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a magical library that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a kind way to include someone that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a friendly robot's job that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a toy you could redesign that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a creature you made up that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a helpful invention that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a magical library that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about an animal you want to learn about that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a playground adventure in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a favorite way to build a fort that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a toy you could redesign that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about an animal you want to learn about that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a classroom project that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a useful superpower that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a book with a wonderful world that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a funny rule for a game that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful superpower in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a book with a wonderful world that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a game you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a puzzle you solved that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a small thing you noticed outside that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a song that makes you smile that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a wonderful treehouse that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a treasure that costs nothing that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a book with a wonderful world that could start a longer conversation?

Everyday surprises

What advice would you give someone thinking about a new sport you would try that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about an animal you want to learn about that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a perfect picnic that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a surprise in a story that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a surprise in a story that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a favorite family activity that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite family activity that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a story you want to tell that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a paper creation that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a small thing you noticed outside that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a playground adventure that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a dream field trip that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a classroom project that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a color combination that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a rainy-day activity that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a kind way to include someone that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a new sport you would try that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a playground adventure that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a dream field trip that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a pretend animal parade that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a playground adventure that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a funny rule for a game that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a funny rule for a game that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a dream field trip in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a favorite way to build a fort that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a new skill you practiced that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a game you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a pretend shop you would run that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a helpful invention that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a question about space that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a color combination that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a paper creation that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a wonderful treehouse that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a treasure that costs nothing that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a paper creation that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a toy you could redesign that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a puzzle you solved in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a place for a tiny dragon that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a surprise in a story that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a dream field trip that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a kind thing a friend did that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a question about space that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a place for a tiny dragon that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a color combination that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a classroom project that could start a longer conversation?

How to play with kids

Pick a question, answer at your own pace, and ask a follow-up that interests you. The aim is conversation, not a score. For school groups, read unfamiliar words aloud, use the clean bank, and give children time to think. An adult should choose the pace.

Let's play

A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

How do you play conversation starters with kids?

Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated kids. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.