Play is a vital part of the learning process and children gain tremendous pleasure from the experience. But sometimes that pleasure is reduced when practitioners, in an effort to make the most of a play situation, keep intervening. Whilst clear questioning will often reveal how much a child understands, and plays a vital role in language development, it must become incredibly tiresome for the child. Asking better questions can contribute significantly to the child’s understanding and can also give you an insight into the learning that has taken place, but you have to know when to ask questions and what kind of questions to ask.