The Question Collector

Written By Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

How to Use the Activity

Place a special container in the classroom and designate it as the “Question Collector.”

Throughout the week, invite children to add questions about things they genuinely wonder about. Younger children can dictate their questions to an adult.

Questions might begin with:

• Why does...?
• How does...?
• What would happen if...?
• I wonder why...?
• I wonder how...?

Periodically select a question and invite the class to investigate it together.

Why This Matters

Children's questions provide insight into what interests and puzzles them. Creating a place specifically for their questions communicates that curiosity has value. It also supports inquiry, language development, critical thinking, and children's ownership of learning.

Closing Reflection

“A good question can be the beginning of something new to discover.”

#ChildCuriosity #InquiryBasedLearning #KidzExecExcellence #ChildVoice #CriticalThinking #EarlyLearning #QuestioningSkills #ChildDevelopment #ActiveLearning #WholeChildDevelopment

Cynthia Skyers-Gordon

Dr. Cynthia Skyers-Gordon, Ed.D. is the founder of SILWELL-C (Staff-Inspired Leadership for Wellness and Calm), a wellness initiative created to empower educators, leaders, and teams to thrive from within. With more than 33 years of experience in early childhood education, from assistant teacher to director to Education Coordinator, Dr. Skyers-Gordon understands the challenges and opportunities staff face each day.

SILWELL-C was born from her belief that true wellness in schools starts with the staff themselves. By providing calm leadership strategies, practical tools, affirmations, and inspiration, SILWELL-C equips educators and leaders to create supportive, balanced environments where both staff and children can flourish.

Through workshops, consultations, and creative resources, Dr. Skyers-Gordon combines her in-depth expertise with a passion for cultivating resilience, connection, and calm in every space. Whether it’s through her upcoming Wellness Toolkit, the JamBel Storybook, or the Free Wellness Hub, she continues to design practical ways for educators and leaders to sustain their own wellness while inspiring others.

At its core, SILWELL-C is more than a program; it’s a movement: a reminder that when staff lead with wellness, schools grow with strength, calm, and confidence.

https://www.silwellc.com
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