225 Conversation Starters/Journal Prompts

This list of conversation starters/journal prompts includes 225 intentional questions, divided evenly (25 each) into the following categories:

1. Icebreakers
2. Getting Acquainted
3. Wellness Checks
4.Exploring Values
5. Community Building
6. Taking Responsibility
7. Curriculum Connections
8. Hopes & Dreams
9. Discussion & Debate

These questions were designed with children and adults in mind, and are perfect for individual and whole class activities, talking circles, morning meetings, journal prompts, anticipatory sets, and more. It is so important to have meaningful conversations with our little ones not only so we can improve our relationships with them and effectively meet their needs, but so that we can teach them to communicate respectfully and solve problems independently. Open conversation also creates community, builds safety and trust, and enhances learning.