Conversation Starters for Small Talk

Spark engaging conversations with children using this set of 200 open-ended questions that are sure to get them thinking and talking. Simply pull out a card each day and watch as children share their thoughts and ideas. The set includes 200 full-color cards measuring 2-1/2" x 4" and an instruction sheet to help guide the conversation. Suitable for children ages 6 and up, this collection is a great way to promote communication and critical thinking skills in a fun and interactive way..Thought-Provoking Questions: From deep and meaningful to silly and fun, these questions cover a wide range of topics to keep kids engaged..School Grade: 1st and up.Full-Color Cards: Each of the 200 cards is beautifully designed in full color, making them visually appealing and engaging for kids..The set includes 200 full-color cards measuring 2-1/2" x 4" and an instruction sheet to help guide the conversation..Daily Reflection: Encourage kids to answer one question a day to promote critical thinking and self-reflection..Versatile Use: Perfect for use at home, in the classroom, or during counseling sessions, these cards are a valuable tool for sparking conversation..Instruction Sheet Included: Not sure how to use the cards? No problem! An instruction sheet is included to provide guidance on how to make the most of this valuable resource..From thought-provoking queries to silly and fun prompts, these cards are perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone looking to encourage reflection and conversation with kids.

S&S® Toss 'n talk-about getting acquainted ball is recommended for children of 6 years and above. Ball is perfect for one-on one session or group activities and includes a handy activity sheet with ideas for play..One of our hugely popular conversation balls.Break the ice with questions such as "If you had 1 wish what would it be?".Players catch the ball and answer the social prompt.Age group and grade: Ages 6 years and up.Size: 24".A specific question or directive is selected by the position of their thumb.Perfect for one-on one sessions or group activities.Easily adaptable for all age and functioning levels.Includes game and activity ideas.S&S® Toss 'n talk-about getting acquainted ball adds fun to the reminiscing sessions and has specific question or directive that is selected by the position of their thumb.

S&S Toss 'n talk-about reminiscing ball includes handy activity idea sheet for better enhancement of play and fun. Ball is best suited for age group of above 6 years and has focus attention or draw clients into fun social situations..Open-ended questions encourage sharing.Share memories, opinions, support even laughter.Includes a handy activity idea sheet.Age group and grade: Ages 6 years and up.Size: 24"(Dia).Our conversation-starting ball is a lively, effective way to focus attention and draw clients into fun social situation.When the ball is caught, the player responds to the question or statement under his or her right thumb.Reminiscing ball covers topics like favorite childhood radio programs, toys, food and more.S&S Toss 'n talk-about reminiscing ball include favorite childhood radio programs, toys or food and has open ended questions which encourage sharing.

What did you do today? Unpack the school day's triumphs, challenges, and interesting moments with kid-friendly conversation starters in the Unpack Your Day Conversation Kit, a social-emotional learning toy from Learning Resources. Packed with 60 age-appropriate conversation prompts, this set’s 30 conversation cards help get kids talking about everything from favorite moments in the classroom to challenges with friends to thoughts about life at home—you can even turn chats into a social-emotional learning game! Plus, the set’s squishy fidget pencil helps kids stay focused and engaged as they share their thoughts and feelings. When chats are done for the day, the Unpack Your Day Conversation Kit’s pieces return to the fun backpack tin for easy clean-up—you can even take this social-emotional learning toy with you for on-the-go talks! When it comes to social-emotional learning (SEL), toys from Learning Resources help kids develop healthy ways to recognize, talk about, and feel their feelings. Our award-winning educational toys don’t just help kids develop a healthier relationship with their emotions—they also prepare kids for interpersonal success at home and in the classroom. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, our SEL toys are ready for years of learning fun at home or in the classroom. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. With nearly 40 years of experience, our family-owned company’s mission is founded on offering kids educational toys for infinite inspiration to succeed in school and beyond. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover countless ways to develop a lifelong love of learning while they build new skills. In 2022, Learning Resources expanded this dedication to learning and enrichment with Brightkins, a line of interactive pet training tools and toys that help families discover bright ways for pets to play! Learn more about how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store today..Unpack Your Day: Get kids talking about their school day and beyond with this social-emotional learning toy’s 30 double-sided conversation cards!.All Kinds of Questions: From asking about classroom lessons to opening up about life at home, this set’s 60 conversation starters helps kids to express themselves—social-emotional learning fun!.Focused Fidget Fun: This set’s squishy fidget pencil helps kids stay focused and engaged as they share their thoughts!

S&S Toss 'n talk-about positive attitude ball is best suited for age group of above 6 years. Ball features player must name 3 items that fit into a specific category that has been selected by the position of their thumb..Features questions, quotes and positive affirmations.Help players open up with this 24" inflatable ball.EXplore tactics to adopt a better attitude.Age group and grade: Ages 6 years and up.Size: 24"(Dia).Be more aware of situations that block positive thinking.Lead conversations about personal feelings, common frustrations and tactics to adopt a more positive attitude.Ball is covered in quotes, questions and words to live by like, name 1 special or unique talent that you have, what does 'turning the other cheek' mean to you? and If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.Includes a handy activity sheet with ideas for play.S&S Toss 'n talk-about positive attitude ball features questions, quotes or positive affirmations and includes handy activity idea sheet for better enhancement of play.

Social and emotional learning in action. Get kids talking, sharing, and learning with the Learning Resources Let's Talk! cubes. This set of six colorful conversation cubes features engaging prompts targeting topics related to social-emotional learning (SEL). One-on-one or in small groups, kids and adults alike can take turns rolling the cubes and answering one of the 36 SEL questions and prompts printed on the sides. The Learning Resources Let's Talk! cubes come with three different SEL categories: roll an orange cube for icebreakers like "What holiday do you like best and why?"; roll a blue cube for social skill prompts like "What steps should you take to tell someone you are sorry?"; or roll a green cube for emotional/feeling prompts like "Name a time when you learned from your mistake." Each of the Learning Resources Let's Talk! cubes is made of durable foam that's ready for years of social-emotional learning activities..This set of six colorful conversation cubes features engaging prompts targeting topics related to social-emotional learning, for children ages 5-10.Made of foam and comes in assorted colors.Cube dimensions: 1.63"H x 1.63"W x 1.63"D.Get kids talking, sharing, and learning with the cubes.Back-to-School Essentials for Students and Teachers: Whether kids are learning to read, studying phonics, or exploring the 123s of early math, our toys and games build learning confidence for preschool, kindergarten, and beyond—they're classroom must-haves!

Create your own toss 'n talk-about ball spark lively and creates your own version of our popular humorous conversation. Ball is recommended for age group of 6 years and above..Toss 'n talk-about ball.Add questions, quotes, facts or illustrations on any topic you want and lead lively group chats on any theme you choose.Ages 6 years and up.Dimensions: 24".Fun social prompt spices up group activities.Add fitness and fun to reminiscing sessions or trivia time.Spark lively, often humorous conversations

101 everyday questions to get teens talking. Use the questions for classroom or group activities, ice-breakers, and discussion starters to get teens talking and learning from each other. The cards are great for advisory time activities. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 8+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The 101 Everyday Questions for Teens jar contains prompts designed to spark conversation, foster critical thinking, and encourage engagement among teens in various settings, from classrooms to group activities.

101 lively what-if scenarios to spark conversation and reflection. Help kids hone their decision-making skills and practice making good choices with 101 thought-provoking cards. Use this resource to spark conversation and reflection in classrooms, advisory groups, after-school programs, teams, and youth groups. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 3-8..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The What-If Scenarios jar offers 101 thought-provoking prompts designed to help kids improve decision-making skills, encouraging conversation and reflection in various settings like classrooms, after-school programs, and youth groups.

What's your choice—to have to walk on stilts the rest of your life, or to always have to roller skate to get around? To have no short-term memory, or no long-term memory? To not eat for two days, or to not sleep for two days? Choice provokes thinking, and thinking is fun. Each card presents a delightful dilemma—sometimes unusual, always challenging—to spark conversation or controversy. Change your choice and change your mind. All ages, 101 cards, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades K+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Choice card jar features 101 fun and thought-provoking dilemmas for all ages, designed to spark conversation, encourage critical thinking, and entertain in any setting—from classrooms to parties—in a compact, portable format.

Everyone needs to know how to name and express feelings. Each jar holds 101 little slips printed with "feelings words"—gleeful, insecure, grateful, angry, cranky, courageous, hopeful, and many more. Pull a slip and act out the feeling, or invite someone else to act it out. Use as discussion starters, journaling prompts, or icebreakers for groups. Ages 8 & up, 101 slips, 3" recyclable plastic screwtop jar. With unique, engaging topics for varying ages, these go-anywhere, easy-to-use jars make learning fun, portable, and spontaneous. Kids, parents, and educators will enjoy the games and cards at home, at school, at childcare, in the office, while traveling, at parties, in youth groups, and at camp..Includes over one hundred unique prompts..Provides multiple avenues for critical thinking opportunities..Dimensions: 3" Jar.For grades 3+..Compact design makes it easy to transport and/or store..Can be used in multiple instructional settings as either conversation or lesson starters..The Feelings jar includes 101 slips with emotion words like "hopeful" and "cranky," designed for ages 8 and up to support emotional expression, spark discussions, and serve as prompts for journaling or group activities in a fun, portable format.

Display one poster at a time or all at once to spark conversations. Use the posters to inspire discussions and to practice showing compassion and being kind to one another. Inviting messages, vibrant colors, and natural images help make classrooms, homes, offices, libraries, conference rooms, cafeterias, and hallways encouraging, welcoming spaces. Encourage viewers to pick a favorite that they'd like to talk about and put into practice. Build empathy, recognize differences, and share smiles..Each poster size: 10.75" x 16.13".Vibrantly colored posters are made of durable, reusable paper featuring encouraging words and fun illustrations that make great conversation starters for all ages.Use the messages in this poster set to introduce, reinforce, and practice social skills and the concepts of kindness, compassion, and what it looks like to be welcoming to others.Posters make a great launching point for discussions of celebrating similarities and respecting differences.Engaging messages and art on the posters offer a variety of learning opportunities.Display them individually for smaller spaces or all at once for a whole bulletin board display about emotions and feelings.Great for all ages in classrooms, homes, offices, break rooms, and community centers.Package reseals to keep your set organized and ready anytime.Eight posters per set.Made in the USA.Make any space a welcome place with these Trend Enterprises engaging posters.