Tonight with your 5 to 8 year old
The prompt
“What's something about the world you're really curious to understand better?”
What to listen for
If they ask something big, like about space or animals, that curiosity shows a mind that feels free to wonder without needing to already know the answer.
If they ask something closer to home, like how a machine works, that practical curiosity shows they like understanding how their own world actually functions.
If they say they don't know, ask what question they've asked a teacher or you recently that you didn't fully answer.
What this tells you
Their curiosity shows what part of the world they most want to feel capable of understanding and mastering.