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Open Ended Questions

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Questions that have more than a yes or no answer:  Thought provoking questions

In order to develop meaningful relationships with children , we need to engage them in meaningful conversation.  We encourage teachers to ask questions that cause the children to think.  This list will get teachers started, it will soon develop into a natural, consistent practice.


*What were you thinking about when you did that?

*What do you think will happen next? Why?

*What made you decide to choose this?

*What are you going to do about it?

*What did you do about it?

*How did that happen?

*How did you make that happen?

*Where do you think we can put it to keep it safe?

*What can I do to help?

*Why are all of these things here?