If you have ever asked a child what their favorite is, you have seen how that simple question sparks intense interest. Kids love to talk favorites – favorite color, favorite food, favorite activity. And when they discover how a favorite of yours matches a favorite of theirs, there’s instant connection!
But favorites don’t work just with kids. Think about the last time you met another fan of your team or someone who loves the same author you do. You probably hit it off with them right away.
Tap in to the power of favorites for building bonds within your family or for strengthening ties with friends. The topics about which you can talk favorites are nearly limitless.
What’s your favorite…
- Animal
- Pet
- Song
- Musician
- Type of music
- Quiet activity
- Loud activity
- Recess activity
- Season
- Month
- Holiday
- Vacation
- Alone time activity
- Gift you ever got
- Sport
- Sports team
- Athlete
- Meal of the day
- Breakfast food
- Dinner food
- Dessert
- Flavor of ice cream
- Candy
- Book
- Author
- Vehicle
- Means of transportation
- Place to visit
- Museum
- Movie
- Actor
- Character in a movie or book
- Thing to do with a friend
- Color
- Time of day
- Way to fall asleep
- Way to wake up
- Game
- Carnival attraction
- Musical instrument
- Person to visit
- Summer food
- Fall food
- Winter food
- Spring food
- Flower or plant
- Toy
- Playground equipment
- Teacher
- Number
Famous Favorites
Every so often a celebrity or national figure becomes known for a favorite. Here are a few you may recognize:
President Ronald Reagan – Jelly Belly jelly beans
Prince – the color purple
Dwight Eisenhower – the movie High Noon
Spike Lee – the New York Knicks
Taylor Swift – cats
Jay Leno – exotic cars
Paris Hilton & Zsa Zsa Gabor – tiny dogs
