Using Open-ended Talking To Build New Ideas

The benefits of using open-ended questions, comments and conversations can be the difference between how much or how little new knowledge your toddler learns.

1. Why Use Open-ended Questions?

These forms of questions help promote richer play sessions, new thinking, additional learning, and problem-solving because it forces your toddler to use their thinking and reasoning skills. While talking to your child as they play, stay away from asking yes or no questions; these stop conversation and learning from emergi…