Lists for Curious Kids: questions to ask and activities to try
Deadly snakes, countries with no coast, fearless warriors. Lists for Curious Kids has 263 fascinating lists to explore.
What age is it for? Lists for Curious Kids is best for ages 6–10. Good for: 263 fascinating lists.
Lists for Curious Kids (Tracey Turner and Caroline Selmes)
- Age
- 6-10
- Best for
- 263 fascinating lists
Read a list together, then make your own list about something your child loves.
What it helps with
- Facts and curiosity
- Geography and nature
- Organising information
- Reading for fun
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which list did we read?”
- “What was the best fact?”
- “What surprised you?”
- “Which list would you add?”
- “What’s your top five?”
- “Which list would you share?”
5-minute activities to try together
Top five
Make a top-five list about your favourite thing.
Family lists
Make a family list: best days out, best meals.
Free printables: Lists for Curious Kids worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Best for
- Amazing facts in eye-popping infographics
- Age
- 7-10
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- Best for
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- Age
- 7-10
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- Best for
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- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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