Question of the Day- Version 2

Quick Answer:
The Question of the Day- Version 2resource is a simple, engaging way to build early literacy, math, language, and social skills every single morning. With predictable question formats and hands-on response options, students quickly learn to participate, read along, and share their thinking with confidence.

What’s Inside

This resource includes a wide variety of repetitive, easy-to-read questions paired with visual cards that can be swapped daily. Each question is designed so only one part changes, helping students recognize words, understand print concepts, and begin reading the questions independently.

You’ll find:

• Yes / No word cards

  • lowercase pair

  • color-coded pair (YES in green, NO in red)

• Feelings questions with emotion visuals

• Color questions (Are you wearing…?)

• Animal & movement questions (Do you like…? / Can you move like…?)

• Action questions (Do you like to…?)

• Food preference questions

• Pet questions

• Name-based questions

  • counting letters in names

  • beginning letters

  • ending letters

  • letters found within names

  • beginning sounds

• Habit & routine questions (Did you… today or last night?)

• Classroom & community questions (centers, gym, playground)

• Transportation questions (Have you ridden in…?)

• Weather questions

Editable name cards are included so students can sign in and respond each day.

How to Use

• Print and laminate the questions and visuals.

• Display them in a pocket chart or on a magnetic board.

• Switch the placement of YES and NO regularly so students must read carefully.

• Use tape to create a T-chart and turn responses into a more/less math activity.

• Students place their name card to answer the question as part of your morning routine.

Why It Works

• Builds early reading skills through repetition and predictable text

• Supports concepts of print (left-to-right, top-to-bottom, words made of letters)

• Encourages language development and classroom discussion

• Reinforces counting, comparing, and data collection

• Creates a calm, consistent morning check-in that helps students feel seen and included

Important Note

In my preschool classroom, I don’t formally teach sight words, but this resource includes word-based questions for educators who do—or for anyone wanting to support a smooth transition into kindergarten.

A meaningful, low-prep way to start every day with connection, conversation, and learning — Question of the Day-Version 2 quickly becomes a favorite classroom routine.