Conversation Starters

Looking for ways to get the conversation going with your kids at meal times? Check out these ideas that were featured in the Back to School edition of the Hy-Vee Seasons magazine!

Preschool:
-If you could be any animal, what would you want to be and why?
-What is your favorite book? What characters did you like and why?
-In the book, Green Eggs and Ham, Sam-I-am says he will not try green eggs and ham. Then he does and he likes them. Have you ever tried something for the first time and said, "Hey, I like this!"

Elementary:
-What do you like most about school so far?
-What do you want to be when you grow up?
-What can you give or do for someone that doesn't cost any money?
-What do you think about rules? Do you think they're important? What are some rules you have at school?
-If you have three cookies and five friends, what would you do?

Middle School:

-Did you read any new books from the library? 

-If you had three wishes, what would they be?

-Talk about something nice someone did for you this week or something that you did for someone to make them feel better.

-What makes someone a good friend?

-What do you do when you disagree with your friends?

High School:

-How did your science experiment turn out?

-What special talents do you bring to the table when you work on group projects?

-How do you know when you can trust another person?

-What traits about your mom or dad would you like to have as an adult?

College:

-What are your favorite classes?

-What types of food do you enjoy eating around campus?

-What do you enjoy doing for fun?

-What is the best thing that's happened to you since you started college?

-Are you finding any classes more interesting that you expected? Why?

-What is one way that you take care of yourself?

-Dietitian Amanda