Begin with what they noticed
Try “What did you see?” or “Which part did you like?” There is no need to test for a correct answer. Accept a gesture, a single word or a detailed story depending on the child's age and mood.
Wait a few seconds before asking another question. Children often need more time to organise an answer, especially when they have just finished an exciting song or game.
Ask for a connection
“Have we seen that animal before?” and “What makes a similar sound?” connect screen content with everyday life. You can also relate a character's feeling or choice to a familiar family experience.
Use prompts that invite explanation
Questions beginning with “how,” “why” and “what do you think” create more room than questions with a yes-or-no answer. If the question feels too difficult, offer a choice or share your own idea first.
Invite a new ending
Ask what could happen next, change one part of the story or let your child draw another scene. Imaginative questions work especially well after songs, stories and guessing games.
Conversation starter: choose one detail from the video and ask, “What would you change if you made this video?”