One thing that really bothers me when I go out to eat—or even just out in public—is seeing a family sitting together, but everyone is staring at a screen. What happened to the days when people talked and laughed over a meal?
Screens are a big part of life now, and they’re not going away anytime soon. But Grandma, you can still make a difference! You can help your grandkids build strong social skills and grow closer to them at the same time. Try asking them some of these 60 fun questions to spark great conversations.
P.S. You can download a printable version at the end of the article!
General questions to ask your grandkids
1. What's something new you learned this week that excited you?
2. What is something you’re really good at?
3. How do you think animals communicate?
4. Tell me about your favorite book.
5. What is something that happened today that made you happy?
6. What is something that happened today that made you sad?
7. What is something that happened today that made you worried?
8. What is something that happened today that made you laugh?
9. What is something that happened today that made you mad?
10. If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
11. What’s your least favorite kind of food?
12. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you choose and why?
13. What is something that really annoys you?
14. What do you love to do best when we’re together?
15. If you could invent your own holiday, what would it be and why?
16. Which book/movie/TV show makes you laugh the most?
17. If you were the president, what rules would you make?
18. What would your perfect day look like?
19. Who is your best friend, and why?
20. What makes you happy when you are sad?
“Would you rather” questions to ask your grandkids
1. Would you rather be able to create new ice cream flavors or invent new toys?
2. Would you rather eat only desserts or only fruits?
3. Would you rather sleep in a treehouse or a castle?
4. Would you rather go back in time or forward?
5. Would you rather be invisible or be able to fly?
6. Would you rather be super fast or super strong?
7. Would you rather be a fish or a bird?
8. Would you rather have five brothers or five sisters?
9. Would you rather eat a raw onion or a potato?
10. Would you rather explore outer space or the bottom of the ocean?
11. Would you rather play in the snow in the mountains or the sand on the beach?
12. Would you rather be Spider-Man or Iron Man?
13. Would you rather be a fast swimmer or a fast runner?
14. Would you rather have pizza or macaroni and cheese?
15. Would you rather read people’s minds or walk through walls?
16. Would you rather go to Disney World or Universal Studios?
17. Would you rather be really good at math or really good at reading?
18. Would you rather play laser tag or mini golf?
19. Would you rather fly in an airplane or ride on a train?
20. Would you rather eat gingerbread men or sugar cookies?
21. Would you rather have a cabin in the mountains or a house on the beach?
22. Would you rather have a trampoline or a swimming pool?
23. Would you rather have a mermaid tail or eagle wings?
“This or That” questions to ask your grandkids
1. Day or night?
2. Watch a movie at home or the theater?
3. Cookies or ice cream?
4. Travel or stay home?
5. Wake up early or sleep in?
6. Jump high or run fast?
7. Indoors or outdoors?
8. Write or draw?
9. Apples or oranges?
10. Star Wars or Marvel?
11. Listen to music or read a book?
12. Pancakes or waffles?
13. Swing or slide?
14. Play hide-and-seek or tag?
15. Dogs or cats?
16. Build a sandcastle or build a snowman?
17. Rain or snow?
18. Chocolate or gummy bears?
19. Rollerskate or ride your bike?
20. Give gifts or receive them?
Can you think of any other fun questions I didn’t include? I’d love to hear them! I’m always looking for new ways to start fun conversations—especially with my grandkids. Have fun talking and connecting!
Edit: I actually added 60 More Questions to Spark Connection and Giggles With Your Grandkids
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Here’s to great conversations, learning more about each other, and feeling closer than ever. I hope you enjoy!
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