Why do people name things?

When to Ask?:

While naming toys, hearing a new person’s name, reading a story, or noticing that different things have different names.

How to Ask?:

“Here’s something I was thinking about… why do you think people name things?”

Keep in Mind:

Keep it open. The goal is not a textbook answer, but to let your child wonder about how names help us relate to the world.

Follow Up [reason]:

What makes a name feel important to someone?

Ask kids to:

Finish this question: “Why do names…”