Get students thinking, speaking and debating with this set of Debate Topics for Kids.
Debate Topics for Kids – Flashcards for Engaging Classroom Discussions
Featuring a variety of fun debate topics for kids, these flashcards spark lively discussions, encourage critical thinking, and help students build confidence in expressing their opinions. Each flashcard presents a debatable topic for kids, ranging from lighthearted and silly to thought-provoking and engaging.
Topics are designed to suit different age groups and ability levels, making them perfect for classroom debates, persuasive speaking practice, or structured discussions.
This download also includes a debate topic recording sheet for students to complete to guide them in thinking of 4 reasons why they agree or disagree with each topic.
Ways to Use These Debatable Topics for Kids in the Classroom
- Whole-Class Debates – Pick a card, split the class into two teams, and assign each side a viewpoint. Let students prepare their arguments and present them in a structured debate.
- Think-Pair-Share – Students select a flashcard, take a stance, and discuss their reasoning with a partner before sharing with the class.
- Quick-Fire Rounds – Set a timer and challenge students to argue their side of a debate topic in just 30 seconds to develop confidence in speaking on the spot.
- Debate Tournament – Organize a mini debate competition using the flashcards, where students compete in rounds and refine their persuasive skills.
- Opinion Writing Prompts – Use the debate topics as inspiration for persuasive writing activities, where students write arguments supporting their stance.
Download These Fun Debate Topics for Kids Today!
Get these fun debate topics for kids today by using the dropdown menu and choosing between the easy to print PDF version or the editable Google Slide version today!
This resource was created by Kaylyn Chupp, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter Collaborator.
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