"I find myself asking my children every day after school, 'So how was school today?'
And every day I get an answer like "fine" or "good" which doesn't tell me a whole lot.
AND I WANT TO KNOW A LOT!" -Simple Simon and Company
This link has 25 ways to ask your child about their day at school without saying, "How was your day at school?"
25 Ways to Ask Your Kids "So How Was School Today?"