20 Questions

Tired of asking your gymnast "How was practice" or "how was class" and getting nothing but short, one word answers? Try out some of these conversation starters we found instead and see how it goes. Don't forget to share your own ideas in the comments!

1. What was your highlight at practice today?

2. What part of practice was the hardest today?

3. What do you think you did the best at practice today?

4. What did you do that made you a good teammate today?

5. If you could have only worked one skill today, what would it have been?

6. If you weren't at practice today, what would you have missed?

7. What did you do today that you can you do better at your next practice?

8. What muscle(s) did you work the hardest today?

9. Who inspired you in the gym today?

10. Did anything funny happen at gymnastics today?

11. What weaknesses did you work to try to turn into strengths today?

12. What was the best part of practice today?

13. Who did you partner with today?

14. Were you proud of any of your teammates today?

15. On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard did you work today?

16. How did your coach help you today?

17. Pick one word to describe your attitude during practice today?

18. Did any specific corrections stand out to you today? Why?

19. What are you most proud of today?

20. What did you do to work toward your goal today?

Don't forget that communication is a two way street! Ask questions to spark conversation, not to interrogate; listen to your student's answer before you respond, and be sure to validate their feelings. Post practice conversations can help you help your child to keep the big picture in mind while also teaching life lessons, but don't forget that having fun is an important part of gymnastics!

Let us know how these work for you, share your own ideas and advice, and ask your questions below!