I love asking my grandkids questions. It’s such a fun way to start great conversations, get us both thinking, and learn more about their unique little personalities.
(If you’re new here, I’ve got lots of fun and unique questions you can ask your grandkids—check them out here and here!)
While I’ve already shared tons of “This or That” and “Would You Rather” questions, I haven’t shared many that really get those little brains working.
Thinking critically means looking at a problem, figuring out what’s going on, and making a smart decision. And guess what? It’s never too early to start! These 75 questions are made to help your grandkids think in new and exciting ways—and have fun while doing it!
Can you come up with a plan to save up for something you want to buy?
Can you devise a plan to encourage more people to use the local library?
Can you devise a plan to plant more trees in our city?
Can you devise a strategy to finish your homework more efficiently?
Can you think of a new way to organize your toys that would make cleanup easier?
Can you think of a solution to help the homeless people in our city?
Can you think of a solution to the issue of food waste in our house?
Can you think of a way to help endangered animals?
Can you think of a way to make a difference in your community?
Can you think of a way to make our backyard more friendly for birds?
Can you think of a way to make our home more energy efficient?
Can you think of a way to make traffic less of a problem in our city?
Can you think of a way to reduce noise pollution in our neighborhood?
Can you think of a way we can help save water at home?
How can you help someone who is being bullied?
How would you change our daily routine to make our lives healthier?
How would you feel if you could talk to animals?
How would you feel if you were a character in your favorite book?
How would you handle a situation where a friend wanted to cheat on a test?
How would you help a friend who is feeling sad?
How would you help a new student feel welcome at your school?
How would you help someone who got lost?
How would you plan a surprise party for your best friend?
How would you prepare for a long journey?
How would you react if a friend told a secret to you, but asked you not to tell anyone else?
How would you react if you saw someone stealing?
How would you solve a dispute between two of your friends?
How would you solve the problem of too much trash in our city?
If you could add a new subject to your school’s curriculum, what would it be and why?
If you could change one rule at your school, what would it be and why?
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be and why?
If you could create your own board game, what would it be and why?
If you could design your dream house, what would it be like and why?
If you could discover a new planet, what would it be like and why?
If you could invent a new sport, what would it be and why?
If you could invent anything, what would it be and why?
If you could rewrite the ending of your favorite movie, how would you change it and why?
If you could write a new law, what would it be and why?
If you had to convince a friend to recycle, what would you say?
If you were the president for a day, what is the first thing you would change?
What do you think are the biggest challenges of living under the sea?
What do you think causes thunder and lightning?
What do you think is the most significant invention in human history?
What do you think is the purpose of dreams?
What do you think is the reason behind the changing seasons?
What do you think it would be like to live in space?
What do you think life might be like on other planets?
What do you think life was like for me when I was your age?
What do you think would happen if all cars were electric?
What do you think would happen if all the volcanoes in the world erupted at once?
What do you think would happen if everyone stopped reading books?
What do you think would happen if humans could fly?
What do you think would happen if there were no clocks?
What do you think would happen if there were no schools?
What do you think would happen if we could communicate with animals?
What do you think would happen if we could live forever?
What do you think would happen if we didn’t have any laws?
What do you think would happen if we didn’t have the Internet?
What do you think would happen if we ran out of oil?
What would you do if you found a lost dog in the street?
Why do you think bees are important for the environment?
Why do you think it’s important to be kind to others?
Why do you think it’s important to eat vegetables?
Why do you think it’s important to learn about other cultures and countries?
Why do you think it’s important to vote when you’re old enough?
Why do you think learning history is important?
Why do you think respecting others’ opinions is important?
Why do you think some animals hibernate in winter?
Why do you think trees are important?
Why do you think we dream at night?
Why do you think we feel different emotions?
Why do you think we have different languages around the world?
Why do you think we have different time zones?
Why do you think we need to sleep?
Why is it important to brush our teeth every day?
And there you go—75 fun and thoughtful questions to get your grandkids’ minds turning! I’d love to hear if you try them and how your grandkids respond. And if you have any favorite questions of your own, please share them with me. I always enjoy hearing from you. Let’s chat again soon!
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