Get conversations started with Chat Mats

Chat Mats get the conversation going at dinner and beyond. These brightly illustrated placemats include questions, conversation starters and challenges to get the kids thinking, talking and sharing around the table.

Family Chat Mats are suitable for families with kids of all ages and the Elementary Chat Mats are geared for families with school-aged kids. The queries leave a lot of room for personal experience stories and meaningful discussions that parents can participate in, too.

Chat Mats are available in laminated or paper sets of four or 12. $19.95 a set, at yourchatmat.com.

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