Questions to Ask Grandkids
Heartwarming questions to ask your grandchildren to build deeper connections, learn about their world, and create lasting memories together.
1What's the most exciting thing that happened to you this week?
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What's the most exciting thing that happened to you this week?
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Why this works
Opens up conversation about their recent experiences and shows genuine interest in their daily life and activities.
2What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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What's your favorite thing to do when you have free time?
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Why this works
Reveals their interests and hobbies, helping you understand what brings them joy and how they like to spend their time.
3What's the funniest thing that happened to you recently?
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What's the funniest thing that happened to you recently?
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Why this works
Encourages them to share humorous experiences and creates a light, enjoyable conversation that builds connection.
4What's something you're really good at and proud of?
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What's something you're really good at and proud of?
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Why this works
Helps them share their achievements and talents, boosting their confidence and showing you value their accomplishments.
5What's your favorite subject in school and why do you like it?
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What's your favorite subject in school and why do you like it?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their education and helps you understand their learning preferences and academic interests.
6What's the best book you've read recently or your favorite book?
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What's the best book you've read recently or your favorite book?
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Why this works
Reveals their reading interests and helps you understand their imagination, values, and intellectual curiosity.
7What's your favorite memory from our time together?
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What's your favorite memory from our time together?
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Why this works
Creates a special moment of connection and helps you understand what experiences they value most with you.
8What's something you'd like to learn how to do?
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What's something you'd like to learn how to do?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their goals and aspirations, and may reveal opportunities for you to teach them something new.
9What's your favorite family tradition or holiday?
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What's your favorite family tradition or holiday?
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Why this works
Helps you understand what family experiences they value most and creates opportunities to plan future traditions.
10What's the most interesting thing you learned recently?
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What's the most interesting thing you learned recently?
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Why this works
Encourages them to share their knowledge and shows you value their learning and intellectual growth.
11What's your favorite way to spend time with friends?
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What's your favorite way to spend time with friends?
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Why this works
Reveals their social preferences and helps you understand their friendships and social development.
12What's something you're looking forward to in the future?
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What's something you're looking forward to in the future?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their hopes and dreams, and helps you understand their goals and aspirations.
13What's your favorite thing about our family?
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What's your favorite thing about our family?
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Why this works
Creates a positive family conversation and helps you understand what they value most about your family relationships.
14What's something you'd like to teach me?
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What's something you'd like to teach me?
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Why this works
Reverses the typical grandparent-grandchild dynamic and shows you value their knowledge and perspective.
15What's the most challenging thing you're working on right now?
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What's the most challenging thing you're working on right now?
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Why this works
Shows you care about their struggles and provides an opportunity to offer support and encouragement.
16What's your favorite thing to do when you're with me?
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What's your favorite thing to do when you're with me?
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Why this works
Helps you understand what activities they enjoy most with you and creates opportunities for more meaningful time together.
17What's something you're curious about or want to know more about?
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What's something you're curious about or want to know more about?
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Why this works
Reveals their intellectual curiosity and may provide opportunities for you to share your knowledge and experiences.
18What's your favorite thing about your parents?
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What's your favorite thing about your parents?
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Why this works
Shows interest in their family relationships and helps you understand their perspective on their parents.
19What's something you'd like to do together that we haven't done before?
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What's something you'd like to do together that we haven't done before?
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Why this works
Creates opportunities for new experiences and helps you plan future activities they'll enjoy.
20What's the most important thing you want me to know about you?
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What's the most important thing you want me to know about you?
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Why this works
Gives them a chance to share what's most important to them and helps you understand their core values and identity.
Building Grandparent-Grandchild Connections
Expert tips and techniques for getting the most out of these questions.
Effective Grandparent Conversations
Show Genuine Interest
Listen actively and ask follow-up questions to show you're truly interested in their thoughts and experiences.
Be Patient and Present
Give them time to think and respond, and be fully present during your conversations without distractions.
Share Your Own Stories
Balance asking questions with sharing your own experiences and stories to create a two-way conversation.
Key Areas to Explore
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don't Compare Generations
Avoid saying things like 'When I was your age' too often, as this can make them feel like you're not interested in their world.
Don't Rush Them
Give them time to think and respond, and don't interrupt or finish their sentences for them.
Don't Focus Only on Achievements
Ask about their feelings, experiences, and challenges, not just their accomplishments and successes.