This carefully structured resource offers a comprehensive list of questions on the theme of  Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds thoughtfully organised using Blank’s Four Levels of Questioning:

1. Naming (Level 1) – Focuses on basic recall and recognition (e.g., “What is this?”).
2. Describing (Level 2) – Encourages the use of key attributes and features (e.g., “What does rain feel like?”).
3. Identifying (Level 3) – Involves higher-level thinking such as comparing, categorising or reasoning (e.g., “Which clothes would you wear on a snowy day?”).
4. Predicting (Level 4) – Promotes abstract thinking and problem solving (e.g., “What might happen if it’s very windy tomorrow?”).

Ideal for use during observations, small group discussions, circle time, or as part of a  Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds   themed topic, these questions help practitioners scaffold children’s language, comprehension, and thinking skills in a developmentally appropriate way.

They support both verbal reasoning and curriculum-linked learning in areas such as Understanding the World and Communication & Language, while also being adaptable for individual needs, including children with speech, language, or cognitive delays.

Key Benefits for Early Years Educators:

• Enhances vocabulary, expressive language, and comprehension
• Supports differentiation through progressive questioning
• Encourages curiosity and deeper thinking about everyday concepts
• Can be used across child-led play, adult-led sessions, or assessment activities
• A valuable planning tool for weather topics, SEN support, and speech and language intervention

This resource not only strengthens language development but also helps foster confident, inquisitive learners who can make connections and share their ideas about the world around them—rain or shine!