Curious Questions Guide
A Listening Activity for Going Beneath the Surface
The Curious Questions Guide is a simple, printable activity that helps participants practice asking open-ended, curious questions — the kind that move conversations from the surface to something deeper.
Framed around the idea of a conversation as a swimming pool, the guide shows how different kinds of questions invite different levels of reflection, understanding, and connection. Rather than focusing on what to say next, this handout supports listening with intention.
Use this guide to:
- Support listening activities in classrooms, workshops, or trainings
- Encourage deeper reflection without debate or persuasion
- Help conversations move forward when they feel stuck or surface-level