Encouraging creative thinking in children is a wonderful endeavor! Here are some thought-provoking questions and suggestions you could use to stimulate their creative minds:

1. **Imagination Igniters:**
  - What would your dream world look like?
  - If you could invent a new planet, what would it be like?
  - What superpower would you choose and how would you use it?

2. **Everyday Magic:**
  - What's an ordinary object you'd like to transform into something extraordinary?
  - How would you make a rainy day the most exciting day ever?
  - If your pet could talk, what would it say to you?

3. **Future Explorers:**
  - Imagine you're an astronaut – where would you go in space?
  - What will transportation look like in the future? Will there be flying cars or teleportation?
  - If you could create a robot to help with anything, what task would it perform?

4. **Fantasy Friends:**
  - Invent a new magical creature and describe its appearance and abilities.
  - If you had a dragon for a best friend, what adventures would you go on?
  - Design a fairy tale castle and the special creatures that live there.

5. **Time Travelers:**
  - If you could visit any time in history, where and when would you go?
  - How would you make an ancient object relevant and exciting for people today?
  - What would you do if you could meet a famous historical figure?

6. **Inventive Inquiries:**
  - Think of something you wish existed but doesn't – what is it and how would it work?
  - Can you come up with a new game that nobody has ever played before?
  - Design a gadget that could solve a common problem in a fun and creative way.

7. **Story Starters:**
  - Begin a story with: "Once upon a time, in a world where colors spoke..."
  - Imagine you're a detective solving a mystery involving talking animals – what's the mystery?
  - Create a story based on a magical door that appears only once a year.

8. **Nature's Secrets:**
  - If you could talk to animals, what would you ask them?
  - How could you make a garden that changes colors with the seasons?
  - Design a creature that is perfectly adapted to an extreme environment, like the ocean depths or the desert.

Remember to foster an open and non-judgmental atmosphere, where every idea is welcomed and celebrated. Encourage them to explore, experiment, and dream big!