The Forgotten Skill: Teaching Children to Ask Better Questions
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be easy to focus on the answers our children are giving, whether that’s in school, at home, or during after-school tutoring. But there’s something just as important that often gets overlooked: the questions they are asking.
At NumberWorks’nWords, we see every day how powerful it can be when children are encouraged to ask questions during their one-on-one lessons. In fact, we’ve found that the quality of a child’s questions often says more about their learning progress than the answers they provide. Helping children learn to ask better questions can unlock their curiosity, build confidence, and support them in becoming independent, motivated learners.