100+ Conversation Starter Cards

Instead of asking a broad question like, “Tell me about yourself,” give the child something concrete to finish:

My favorite food is ______.

After school, I usually ______.

When it rains, I like to ______.

Suddenly, the task feels much more manageable.

Sentence starters provide enough structure to help students organize their thoughts while still leaving the actual response completely open-ended. Kids aren’t simply identifying a picture or choosing from predetermined answers. They’re using their own ideas to complete a meaningful sentence.