Building a safe, connected classroom can feel impossible at times. But mental health expert Dr. John Delony wants to help you navigate conversations and improve your relationships ! That’s why he developed Questions for Humans. These 52 conversation starters for the classroom will help you actually connect. The questions were made to promote a learning environment where all students are invited and excited to speak up (yes, even middle schoolers). Oh, and the questions have been vetted by real students—and they had a blast using them. Whether this is a get-to-know-you activity at the start of the year or what you use to fill downtime, encourage your students to take turns, listen well, ask why, and laugh a lot. What to expect when you play: You’ll learn something unexpected . You’ll have some laughs . You’ll find it much, much easier to build trust . You’ll spend meaningful (and fun) quality time together . Here’s a look at a few of the questions: If you could trade places with one grown-up, who would it be? Do you have a secret talent? How would you spend your time if you couldn’t have any devices for a month? Sometimes you can be sitting right next to someone but still feel 1,000 miles apart. These conversation starters can change that! Spend a few minutes on one question or go through five or six questions in one sitting. The important part is to have some fun and connect.