Let questions become conversations
Curiosity grows when an answer leaves room for another idea.
At three, many children ask who, what, where or why as they connect words with what they see. You do not need a perfect explanation. A short answer followed by “What do you think?” can keep the exchange going. Notice their idea even when it is imaginative or incomplete.
You can try
- Answer one part of the question in clear, familiar words.
- Ask what they noticed before adding more information.
- Look for the answer together in a book, outdoors or during play.
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