Welcome back to our year-long table topics series. Each month, I share a list of “table topics” that will help to get the conversation rolling at your dinner table. If you are a teacher, these will make great lunch room table topic starters.
All you need to do is print the topics. Cut them into strips. Place them in a decorative container. Put the container on your table. Each night, select one topic to discuss over dinner. Viola, the table conversation is now ready to start!
This month all of the topics are centered around naming as many things as you can think of that… Click here for the printable list of March Table Topics. Let’s get talking!
Name as many things as you can that begin with the letter M.
Name as many things as you can that can roll.
Name as many things as you can that have numbers on them.
Name as many things as you can that are made out of wood.
Name as many things as you can that make noise.
Name as many things as you can that can float.
Name as many things as you can think of that come in pairs.
Name as many things as you can that can be read.
Name as many things as you can that can hop.
Name as many things as you can that are green.
Name all the kind gestures that you can think of doing.
Name as many things as you can that can be found at the zoo.
How many different kinds of fruits can you name?
How many story ideas can you think of?
Name all the things you can do in the spring time.
Name as many things as you can that end with the letter D.
Name as many things as you can that can rot.
Name as many things as you can that flash.
Name as many things as you can that can be found at a park.
Name as many things as you can that have hair.
How many different sea animals can you name?
Name as many things as you can that begin with the letter R.
Name as many things as you can that you are thankful for.
How many book titles can you name?
How many boys’ names can you think of?
Name as many things as you can that can be found in a school.
Name as many things as you can that live underground.
Name as many things as you can that are heavy.
Name as many things as you can that you can recycle.
Name as many things as you can that begin with the letter G.
Name as many things as you can that bend.
Each month there is a theme to the table topics. Some are fun. Some are serious. All are meant to get your creative juices flowing and develop language skills. Here is a look at the year.
January- What if… July- What would you do if…
February- All about the USA August- Guess what I am
March- Name as many things as you can that… September- If you could be…
April- Jokes and Riddles October- Fun facts about animals
May- Storytelling November- Gratitude
June- All about food December- Memories
Click here to go to the April Table Topics.
Happy talking!
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JEANETTE A. says
I love the idea of ‘table talking! thanks for sharing
MaryLea says
I love this idea and love the presentation with the easter eggs in the basket — clever, smart, and adorable!
Warmly,
Pink and Green Mama
MaryLea
JodieRodriguez says
Thank you so much! It’s been a fun series to do.
Amanda says
Love this idea – what a great way to encourage vocabulary development!
Carolyn says
A great game for kids. Only limited by your imagination. A good opportunity to just “have fun” with your kids. I love it.l
Lynda @ Rhody Reader says
Love these! I may use some for table talk, but some are going in my travel pack…we usually make a big drive each summer from Rhode Island to the Midwest, so these would be perfect entertainment for those loooong miles! I may borrow your topics for the rest of the year to come up with my own for the trip.
JodieRodriguez says
That is a great idea to use them in the car! Thank you so much for sharing. You might also enjoy the post I did on Literacy Activities in the Car too.
https://growingbookbybook.com/2012/06/04/literacy-activities-in-the-car/