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When Questions Speech Therapy
In speech therapy, "when" questions teach a child to answer with time — a part of the day, a routine, a season, or an event — which is harder than naming a person or place. They build vocabulary for time words (morning, after, before, later) and support sequencing skills, so they usually come after who, what, and where.
Daily routine (easiest)
- When do you eat breakfast?
- When do you go to sleep?
- When do you brush your teeth?
- When do you take a bath?
- When do you go to school?
Events and seasons
- When do we see snow?
- When do leaves fall off the trees?
- When do you open presents?
- When is your birthday?
- When do we wear a coat?
Sequencing (before/after)
- When do you wash your hands — before or after eating?
- When do you put on socks — before or after shoes?
- When do we say good night?
From stories
- When did the character get scared?
- When did they go home?
- When does the story happen — day or night?
Therapy tips: tie questions to a visual daily schedule so "when" has something concrete to point to. Offer choices at first ("Is it morning or night?"), model time words in your answers, and use real routines throughout the day. Sequencing pictures and "first/then" boards help kids who are ready for before-and-after questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are when questions used in speech therapy?
They teach children to answer with time and build vocabulary for words like morning, before, and after. They also support sequencing, which is why therapists introduce them after who, what, and where questions.
How do you teach when questions to a child?
Tie them to a visual daily schedule, start with familiar routines like breakfast and bedtime, offer choices such as "morning or night?", and model time words in your own answers. First/then boards help with before-and-after.
At what age do kids answer when questions?
Many children begin answering simple when questions around ages three to four, once they grasp basic time concepts. They typically come after who, what, and where questions are solid.