QUESTIONS: Toddler (Ages 1-3 years old)
Here are 15 questions designed to explore various aspects of toddler development (ages
1-3 years)
Emotional Development
1. How does your child typically express happiness? Can you describe specific
behaviors or actions?
2. In what ways does your child show signs of frustration? How do they react when
faced with challenges?
3. What strategies does your child use to calm themselves when upset? Do they have
a favorite comfort item or activity?
Physical Development
4. What new motor skills has your child recently mastered, such as walking, running,
or climbing?
5. How do these physical skills contribute to your child’s sense of independence
during playtime or daily activities?
6. Can you observe any improvements in your child’s fine motor skills, such as
grasping small objects or using utensils? How do these skills manifest in their daily
routines?
Psychological Development
7. How does your child demonstrate curiosity about their environment? Can you
provide examples of questions they ask or things they explore?
8. What problem-solving strategies does your child employ when faced with a
challenge, such as a difficult toy or puzzle?
9. Why do you think fostering curiosity and problem-solving skills is important for
your child’s learning and development at this stage?
Social Development
10. How does your child interact with caregivers during playtime? Do they seek
help, share experiences, or show affection?
11. What early social skills have you noticed in your child, such as sharing toys
or taking turns with peers? How do they handle conflicts that arise during play?
12. In what ways do group activities (like playdates or story time) influence your
child’s ability to form friendships and engage socially with others?
Basic Skills Acquired
13. What basic self-care skills has your child begun to develop, such as dressing
themselves or feeding themselves?
14. How does your child communicate their needs and wants verbally or non-
verbally? What words or gestures do they commonly use?
15. Can you identify any routines that your child has established, such as
bedtime rituals or mealtime habits, and how do these contribute to their sense of
security and independence?
QUESTION: Childhood ( Ages 4-12 years old)
Here are 15 questions designed to explore various aspects of childhood development
(ages 4-12 years)
Emotional Development
1. How does your child express excitement when they achieve something new? What
specific behaviors or words do they use to show their happiness?
2. When faced with frustration, what coping strategies does your child employ? Do
they talk about their feelings, seek help, or try to solve the problem
independently?
3. How does your child react to disappointment? Are they able to bounce back
quickly, or do they need time to process their emotions?
Physical Development
4. What physical milestones has your child recently achieved? Consider
improvements in coordination, strength, or agility.
5. How do these physical skills enhance their play and learning experiences? For
example, how do they use their improved coordination in sports or creative
activities?
6. In what ways does your child engage in physical activities? Are they involved in
organized sports, free play, or other forms of exercise?
Psychological Development
7. How is your child developing cognitive skills such as reading and writing? What
specific progress have you noticed in their literacy skills?
8. What critical thinking skills is your child developing through problem-solving
activities? Can you provide examples of situations where they demonstrated these
skills?
9. How does your child approach learning new concepts or subjects? Are they curious
and eager to explore, or do they show reluctance?
Social Development
10. How does your child form friendships with peers? What qualities do they look
for in friends, and how do these relationships develop?
11. What lessons about cooperation and teamwork has your child learned
through group activities? Can you share a specific instance where they successfully
worked with others?
12. How does your child handle conflicts with friends or classmates? What
strategies do they use to resolve disagreements or misunderstandings?
Basic Skills Acquired
13. What basic self-care skills has your child begun to develop, such as dressing
themselves or feeding themselves?
14. How does your child communicate their needs and wants verbally or non-
verbally? What words or gestures do they commonly use?
15. Can you identify any routines that your child has established, such as
bedtime rituals or mealtime habits, and how do these contribute to their sense of
security and independence?