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What Questions for Kids
"What" questions ask a child to name an object, an action, or an idea, and they're one of the earliest wh-question types kids learn. They build vocabulary and comprehension, and they're easy to practice with everyday objects, pictures, and books.
Objects (easiest)
- What is this? (point to an object)
- What do you wear on your feet?
- What do you sleep in?
- What do you use to eat soup?
- What is your favorite toy?
Actions
- What is the dog doing?
- What are you eating?
- What do you do when you're tired?
- What do we use to cut paper?
Function and category
- What do you use a spoon for?
- What is something you find in a kitchen?
- What animal says "moo"?
- What do you do at bedtime?
From pictures or stories
- What is happening in this picture?
- What did the character find?
- What do you think happens next?
Feelings and ideas (harder)
- What makes you happy?
- What is your favorite thing to do?
- What would you like for your birthday?
How to practice: start by naming objects the child sees and use two-choice prompts if they're stuck ("Is it a cup or a ball?"). Pair questions with real items or pictures, praise every attempt, and keep it short — a few "what" questions during play or a book work better than a long drill.
Nearby questions in this topic include What Would You Do Questions and When Questions Speech Therapy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are what questions for kids?
They're wh-questions that ask a child to name an object, action, or idea, like "What is this?" or "What is the dog doing?" They build vocabulary and comprehension and are among the earliest wh-questions kids learn.
At what age do kids answer what questions?
Many children start answering simple what questions around ages one and a half to two, beginning with naming familiar objects. Every child develops at their own pace.
How do I help my child answer what questions?
Start by naming objects they can see, offer a two-choice prompt like "Is it a cup or a ball?" if they're stuck, use real items and pictures, and praise every attempt. Keep sessions short and playful.