Instructional Playbook

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Classroom Adjustment: 2x10 Conversation Starters

Use these simple, open-ended questions to build quick, genuine connections with students during your 2×10 conversations.

Everyday Prompts

Interest-based Prompts

What kind of music do you like to listen to? Do you have a favorite show, YouTube channel, or movie? What is your favorite video game or app right now? Do you like to play any sports? Which ones? What is something you are really good at? If you could learn any new skill, what would it be? What is your favorite subject in school? Why? If you could design a class about anything, what would it be? If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? If you could have any superpower, what would it be? If you could change one thing about school, what would it be? If you could invent something new, what would it do? If today had a theme song, what would it be? If you could meet any famous person, who would it be and why?

What was your favorite part of the weekend? What is something that made you smile today? What do you like to do in your free time? What do you usually do after school? What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? What is one thing you are looking forward to this week? How is your day going so far? What is something that made you laugh recently? What is one thing you wish you could do more often? What is your favorite holiday or season? What is something you did recently that you are proud of? What is one goal you have for yourself this month? Who is someone that always makes your day better? What helps you when you are having a tough day? What is one thing you have improved at this year? What is something kind that someone did for you recently?

Positive Reflection Prompts

Creative & Fun Prompts