40 Questions to Ask Your Grandchild and Then Show to Them When They’re 18

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If you’ve been here for a while, you probably already know this about me—I love asking my grandkids questions! It’s such a fun way to really get to know them. Their answers show off their personalities and help them open up in the sweetest ways.

Lately, I had an idea that made my heart smile: What if I asked them a bunch of special questions, saved their answers, and gave it all to them as a gift when they turn 18? Like a little time capsule full of memories and laughter! I can just imagine their faces when they look back at their answers years later.

Now, how you save their answers is totally up to you! You can jot them down on paper, type them up, or even turn them into a little book. This can be as simple or as fancy as you want—either way, it will be a treasure.

There’s no rush, either. Ask the questions slowly over time, during car rides, bedtime chats, or while baking cookies. When the day comes to give it to them, it will be one of the most meaningful gifts you’ve ever shared.

Here are the 40 questions I asked my grandkids. You can use any or all of them—or add your own!

1. What’s your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
2. What’s your favorite memory from the past year?
3. If you could be any animal for a day, which one would you choose and why?
4. What’s something you’re really proud of doing lately?
5. What’s a song you love listening to right now?
6. What’s one thing you hope to learn or try in the next year?
7. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
8. If you had a magic wand, what’s one thing you would change in the world?
9. What makes you feel loved?
10. Who is someone you admire, and what makes them special to you?
11. What’s something that always makes you laugh?
12. What’s a family tradition or event you love the most?
13. What do you think your life will be like in 10 years?
14. If you could invent something, what would it be?
15. What advice would you give your future self?
16. What’s one thing you’ve worked really hard to get better at?
17. What’s something you’re really good at?
18. What’s your favorite holiday and why?
19. What does a perfect day look like for you?
20. What’s the most exciting or interesting place you’ve ever been?
21. If you had your own TV show, what would it be about?
22. What’s one thing you’re really thankful for today?
23. What’s something popular with your friends or at school right now?
24. How do you think technology will change as you get older?
25. If you could meet anyone from history, who would it be and why?
26. What do you dream of becoming when you grow up?
27. What do you think makes someone a good friend?
28. What’s something that scares you or makes you feel nervous sometimes?
29. What’s one big life lesson you’ve already learned?
30. Who are your closest friends, and what do you love doing together?
31. What’s something kind you’ve done for someone recently?
32. What’s your favorite way to help others?
33. What do you think is the most important rule in life?
34. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
35. What’s something you wish grown-ups understood better about kids?
36. What’s your favorite book or story, and what do you like about it?
37. What’s one thing you’d like to teach someone else?
38. What’s something that always makes you smile?
39. What makes you feel proud of yourself?
40. What’s a dream you hope comes true someday?

Do you have older grandkids who are getting close to 18? It’s not too late! You can still ask them these questions and give the answers back to them later—maybe when they turn 21, 25, or even 30. Our grandkids grow and change so fast, which makes saving their thoughts and memories even more special.

I truly hope you enjoy this keepsake idea as much as I do. I still have a little while before I give mine back, but I can’t wait to see their faces—and hopefully hear lots of laughter as the memories come rushing back.

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