Grades K-2 Share Prompts
125 discussion prompts for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
“Tell your partner about your favorite animal. What sound does it make?”
Follow-up: Can you move your body like that animal?
“What is the silliest thing that ever made you laugh?”
Follow-up: Can you show your partner your best silly face?
“If you could be any animal at recess, what would you be?”
Follow-up: What would you do first?
“What is your favorite game to play outside?”
“Tell your partner about a time you ran really fast.”
Follow-up: Where were you running to?
“What is your favorite song to dance to?”
Follow-up: Can you show your partner one dance move?
“If you had a pet dinosaur, what would you name it?”
Follow-up: What would you feed it?
“What is your favorite thing to do when you go to the playground?”
Follow-up: Who do you like to play with?
“Tell your partner about something that makes you want to jump up and down.”
“What is the loudest sound you can think of?”
Follow-up: Do you like loud sounds or quiet sounds better?
“If you could eat any breakfast right now, what would it be?”
Follow-up: Who would you eat it with?
“Tell your partner about your favorite cozy spot at home.”
Follow-up: What do you like to do there?
“What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?”
Follow-up: Do you like the sound rain makes?
“If you could have any superpower for today, what would it be?”
Follow-up: What would you do first with that power?
“What would you pack in a magic backpack for an adventure?”
Follow-up: Where would you go?
“If you were a crayon, what color would you be?”
“Tell your partner about something soft that you like to touch.”
Follow-up: What does it feel like?
“What is your favorite book or story?”
Follow-up: What part do you like best?
“If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go?”
Follow-up: What would you see there?
“What is your favorite thing to dream about at night?”
“What is something that always makes you smile?”
Follow-up: Can you draw it in the air with your finger?
“Tell your partner about someone in your family who makes you feel safe.”
Follow-up: What do they do that helps you feel better?
“What is your favorite color and why does it make you happy?”
Follow-up: Can you find something in the room that color?
“If you could give your friend a present right now, what would it be?”
“Tell your partner about your favorite stuffed animal or toy.”
Follow-up: Does it have a name?
“What is something nice you can say to a friend who feels sad?”
Follow-up: Has someone ever said something nice to you when you were sad?
“What do you like to do when you need a quiet moment?”
Follow-up: Can you show us with your body what that looks like?
“Tell your partner about a place that feels really calm and peaceful to you.”
Follow-up: What sounds do you hear there?
“What is one thing you like about your classroom?”
“If you could hug any animal, which one would you pick?”
Follow-up: What do you think it would feel like?
“What is one kind thing you did this week?”
Follow-up: How did it make the other person feel?
“What is something you are really good at?”
Follow-up: How did you get good at it?
“Tell your partner about something you learned this week.”
Follow-up: What was the most interesting part?
“What is something you are looking forward to today?”
“Tell your partner about a time you helped someone.”
Follow-up: How did helping them make you feel?
“What is one thing you want to get better at?”
Follow-up: What is one small step you could try?
“Tell your partner about something you built or made that you are proud of.”
Follow-up: What was the hardest part?
“What is one rule in our classroom that you think is really important?”
“Tell your partner about a time you tried something new.”
Follow-up: Were you a little nervous or a little excited?
“What is one thing you can do today to be a good friend?”
Follow-up: Who are you going to do that for?
“If you could splash in any puddle in the world, where would it be?”
Follow-up: What color boots would you wear?
“Tell your partner about the fastest thing you have ever seen.”
Follow-up: Could you be faster than that?
“What is a food that makes a really fun sound when you eat it?”
Follow-up: Can you make that sound with your mouth right now?
“If you could fly like a bird for one minute, where would you go?”
“Tell your partner about the best thing you ever caught — a ball, a bug, anything!”
Follow-up: Were you surprised you caught it?
“What would happen if our classroom was on a giant trampoline?”
Follow-up: What would be the hardest thing to do on a trampoline?
“If you could race any animal, which one would you pick?”
Follow-up: Do you think you could win?
“What is the biggest thing you have ever climbed on?”
“Tell your partner about a time you wiggled or squirmed and could not sit still.”
Follow-up: What made your body feel so wiggly?
“If your feet could make any sound when you walked, what sound would you pick?”
Follow-up: Show your partner what that walk would look like.
“What is the most fun thing you have ever done with water?”
Follow-up: Did you get really wet?
“If you woke up and you were as tall as the school building, what would you do first?”
Follow-up: What would be hard to do when you are that big?
“Tell your partner about the funniest face you can make.”
Follow-up: Can you make it right now and hold it for five seconds?
“What is the most exciting thing in your toy box or at your house?”
Follow-up: Why does it make you feel excited?
“If you could make up a brand new sport, what would the rules be?”
“What is the warmest thing you have ever felt?”
Follow-up: Where were you when you felt it?
“If you could snuggle up with any animal, which would it be?”
Follow-up: What do you think its fur or skin would feel like?
“Tell your partner about a smell that you really love.”
Follow-up: Does that smell remind you of a person or a place?
“What is your favorite snack to eat when you are really cozy?”
“If your blanket could take you anywhere, where would you fly?”
Follow-up: Who would come with you?
“What sound do you like to hear when you are falling asleep?”
Follow-up: Can you hum or whisper that sound?
“Tell your partner about the softest thing in your house.”
Follow-up: Do you like to hold it or lay on it?
“If you could paint the sky any color right now, what would you pick?”
Follow-up: Would you add any shapes or pictures up there?
“What is something that tastes really good when it is warm?”
“Tell your partner about a time you watched clouds. What shapes did you see?”
Follow-up: Did the clouds move fast or slow?
“If you could sit in a treehouse all morning, what would you bring up there?”
Follow-up: What would you look at from up high?
“What is the quietest thing you can think of?”
Follow-up: Do you like quiet or does it feel strange?
“Tell your partner about a time somebody read you a story and it felt really nice.”
“If you could take a nap anywhere in the world, where would you sleep?”
Follow-up: What would you use as a pillow?
“What color makes you feel the most calm when you look at it?”
Follow-up: Can you close your eyes and picture that color filling up the whole room?
“What is something in this room that you can see right now that makes you feel okay?”
Follow-up: Why does looking at it help?
“Tell your partner about a time someone held your hand and it made you feel better.”
Follow-up: Who was it?
“What is your favorite thing to do with someone you trust?”
Follow-up: What makes that person feel safe to be around?
“If you had a worry and could put it inside a bubble and blow it away, what would it look like floating off?”
“Tell your partner about something you did that was a little bit brave.”
Follow-up: How did your tummy feel right before you did it?
“What is one thing you can hear right now if you listen really carefully?”
Follow-up: Does that sound feel loud or gentle?
“If you could have a magic shield that keeps one thing from bothering you, what would you block?”
Follow-up: What would the shield look like?
“Tell your partner about something that used to scare you but does not scare you anymore.”
Follow-up: What helped you stop being afraid?
“What is something kind you can do with your hands?”
Follow-up: Can you show your partner right now?
“If you could carry a tiny friend in your pocket all day, who or what would it be?”
“What is one thing your teacher does that helps you feel safe at school?”
Follow-up: Can you think of a way to help someone else feel safe too?
“Tell your partner about a song that makes your body feel relaxed.”
Follow-up: Where do you usually hear that song?
“What does it feel like inside your chest when you take a really big, slow breath?”
Follow-up: Let's try one together right now.
“If your feelings had colors, what color are you feeling right now?”
Follow-up: What color do you want to feel by the end of today?
“Tell your partner about a place you go in your imagination when you want to feel peaceful.”
“What is one thing you did all by yourself that made you feel proud?”
Follow-up: Was it easy or did you have to keep trying?
“Tell your partner about a time you waited patiently for something.”
Follow-up: Was the waiting worth it?
“What is one thing you want to learn how to do before the end of the year?”
Follow-up: What is the first thing you could try?
“Tell your partner about a time you finished something that was really hard.”
“What is one thing you notice when you are really paying attention?”
Follow-up: What makes it hard to keep paying attention sometimes?
“If you could teach your partner how to do one thing, what would it be?”
Follow-up: What is the first step?
“What is something you used to need help with but can do on your own now?”
Follow-up: Who helped you learn it?
“Tell your partner about a time you fixed something that was broken or not working.”
Follow-up: How did you figure out what to do?
“What is one thing you do every morning to get ready?”
“Tell your partner about a time you worked together with someone to get something done.”
Follow-up: What was your job and what was their job?
“What is one thing you do to take care of yourself?”
Follow-up: Why is that important?
“If you had to pick one word for how you want to be today, what word would you choose?”
Follow-up: What is one thing you can do to be that word?
“Tell your partner about a mistake you made and what you learned from it.”
“What is something you are being careful about right now?”
Follow-up: Why does being careful about it matter?
“Tell your partner about someone who is a good listener. What do they do that makes them so good at it?”
Follow-up: Can you try that today?
“Tell your partner about a time you invited someone to play with you. What did you say?”
Follow-up: How did it feel when they said yes?
“Together with your partner, invent a brand-new game you could play at recess. What are the rules?”
Follow-up: What would you name your game?
“What is something nice about your partner? Tell them, and then they tell you something nice back.”
Follow-up: How did it feel to hear something nice about yourself?
“Practice saying 'Can I play with you?' to your partner. Now your partner practices saying it back to you.”
“If you and your partner could build anything together out of blocks, what would you build?”
Follow-up: Who would get to live inside it?
“Tell your partner about the best thing that happened to you this week. Then listen to their best thing.”
“What makes you feel brave? Where in your body do you feel the brave feeling?”
Follow-up: Can you show your partner your brave pose?
“Tell your partner about something you learned to do all by yourself. How did you practice?”
Follow-up: Would you teach it to someone else?
“If you could wake up tomorrow with one new superpower, what would it be? Tell your partner why.”
Follow-up: What would you do first with your superpower?
“What is your favorite thing to do when you get home from school? Share with your partner, then ask about theirs.”
“Together with your partner, think of a silly story about a penguin who goes to school. What happens first?”
Follow-up: Your partner gets to decide what happens next!
“What is something warm and cozy that makes you feel happy inside? Tell your partner and see if they like the same thing.”
Follow-up: Can you think of something warm you could do for someone else?
“What do you do when you feel worried? Show your partner, and then they show you what they do.”
Follow-up: Could you try your partner's idea next time you feel worried?
“Think about how your friend would feel if they dropped their lunch tray. What could you say to help them feel better?”
Follow-up: Practice saying those kind words to your partner right now.
“What do you say when you see someone sitting alone? Practice with your partner: 'Do you want to sit with me?'”
“Tell your partner about a person who makes you feel safe. What do they do that makes you feel that way?”
Follow-up: How could you help someone else feel safe too?
“When something feels hard at school, what helps you keep trying? Tell your partner your secret.”
Follow-up: Can you and your partner make a plan to help each other when things feel hard?
“What would you do if your friend was feeling sad? Practice saying 'Are you okay?' to your partner.”
Follow-up: What else could you do besides using words?
“Tell your partner one thing you are really good at. Then ask them what they are really good at.”
Follow-up: Could you teach each other your special skills?
“Think about something that was hard for you before but is easy now. How did you get better at it?”
Follow-up: What is something you are still working on getting better at?
“Together with your partner, plan the perfect morning. You say one thing, then your partner says the next thing. Take turns!”
Follow-up: What was your favorite part of the plan?
“What is one rule in our classroom that you think is really important? Tell your partner why.”
“Tell your partner about something new you want to learn before the school year ends.”
Follow-up: How could your partner help you learn it?
“What is one kind thing someone did for you that you still remember? Tell your partner the story.”
Follow-up: Could you do something kind like that for someone else today?
“If your partner is talking, what do you do with your eyes, your hands, and your body to show you are listening? Practice together.”