Age 5Thinking10 min
Change activity →Let's Ask Why
Pick something ordinary and ask why it might be that way.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need A window, a plant, or a shoe.
- Step 1. Point to something.
- Step 2. Ask “Why might this be here?”
- Step 3. Listen to their idea.
- Step 4. Add one of your own.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- A window, a plant, or a shoe


Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Reasoning
- Curiosity
- Talking
Try this
Can your child ask you a why question?
