FAMILY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR KIDS
Ask. Listen. Discover. Tell.
Give children a meaningful way to connect with the people around them through this Family Interview Questions & Storytelling Activity.
This printable resource guides kids through the complete interview process—from choosing someone they want to interview and preparing their thoughts to asking questions, listening respectfully, capturing details, and developing the story they discover.
It is designed to make interviewing feel structured, purposeful, and engaging while giving children plenty of opportunities to be curious and thoughtful.
WHAT WILL CHILDREN DO?
Children will:
✔ Choose someone whose story they would like to discover
✔ Think about what they already know
✔ Identify what they are curious about
✔ Decide what they hope to discover
✔ Prepare an important question
✔ Learn how to be a great interviewer
✔ Practice respectful interview etiquette
✔ Ask questions and listen carefully
✔ Give the storyteller time to think
✔ Ask follow-up questions
✔ Respect private memories
✔ Ask permission before recording
✔ Thank the storyteller
✔ Explore family memories and experiences
✔ Capture details from the conversation
✔ Turn interview discoveries into a story
✔ Reflect on what they learned
INTERVIEW QUESTION CARDS
The resource includes themed interview questions that help children start meaningful conversations.
CHILDHOOD
Questions explore topics such as:
The resource continues beyond childhood with additional story-focused interview topics.
INTERVIEW SKILLS
Children learn that a great interview is more than simply asking questions.
They practice:
ASK — Ask clear questions.
LISTEN — Let the person finish.
PAUSE — Give them time to think.
FOLLOW UP — Ask for more details.
RESPECT — Remember that some memories may be private.
THANK — Thank the person for sharing.
This creates a simple framework children can remember and use during their conversations.
INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE
The checklist helps children think about how they want to behave during the interview.
Students are prompted to remember to:
FROM INTERVIEW TO STORY
One of the key features of this resource is that the interview doesn’t have to end when the questions are finished.
Children are guided toward discovering and telling a story from what they learned.
The overall journey is:
CHOOSE
Choose a person whose story you want to discover.
PREPARE
Think about what you already know and what you’re curious about.
INTERVIEW
Ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully.
DISCOVER
Notice memories, details, experiences, and stories.
REFLECT
Think about what stood out.
TELL
Use what you discovered to create a meaningful story.
WHO CAN CHILDREN INTERVIEW?
The resource gives children flexible choices, including:
This allows each child to choose a storyteller who is meaningful to them.
GREAT FOR
This printable resource can be used for:
WHY THIS RESOURCE IS DIFFERENT
This isn’t simply a page of interview questions.
It provides a guided interview-to-story experience.
Children are encouraged to think before the interview, communicate respectfully during the conversation, listen for meaningful details, and reflect on what they discover afterward.
That makes it useful for both conversation and storytelling.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Your 41-page printable resource includes pages and activities covering:
Total: 41 pages
DIGITAL PRODUCT
This is a digital printable resource.
No physical product will be shipped.
Print the pages you need for your activity, project, lesson, or family interview experience.
PERFECT FOR
Teachers • Parents • Homeschool Families • Educators • Kids’ Writing Activities • Family Projects
Create an opportunity for children to discover the stories, memories, experiences, and wisdom of the people around them.
Ask questions.
Listen closely.
Discover something new.
Tell the story.2
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