The Why Stack
Your kid gave you the surface answer and you want to know if they understand what's underneath it.
The What If Flip
Your kid knows the rule but hasn't thought about why it exists.
The Devil's Advocate
Your kid is certain they're right and hasn't seriously considered another position.
The Evidence Ask
Your kid states something as fact that they heard somewhere or saw online.
The Biggest Question
You've covered the details and want your kid to step back and think about what they don't know yet.
The Misconception Hunt
You want to find out what wrong ideas might be sitting quietly underneath what they think they know.
The So What
Your kid has learned the fact but has no sense of why it matters.
The Origin Story
A concept feels arbitrary — like it's just a rule someone made up.