Question

Which is an effective way to encourage children to engage in conversation?

a) ask open-ended questions
b) encourage children to talk with other children in the same play center
c) ask children to generate questions of their own
d) all of the above

Answer 1

c) ask children to generate questions of their own

Answer 2

d) all of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

To develop language and conversation skills, young children need many opportunities to talk—with each other, with adults, one-on-one, and in a group. Educators can create opportunities for children to engage in conversation throughout the day.

Use everyday activities as opportunities for rich conversational talk (e.g., circle time, snack time, story time, and outdoor play).

Design spaces that encourage children to talk together and share ideas (e.g., in circles, at learning centers, in outdoor play areas, etc.)

Ask open-ended questions to challenge children to “go deeper” as they express ideas (e.g., Ask, Why do you think that happened? rather than Did you think that would happen?).