Is it just me, or do babies seem to be born with their own big personalities and interests? While many of these develop with time, you can almost always see them lean toward what they love most by the time they are toddlers. Though you have been following and encouraging whatever interests them most, do you feel like you really know about it?
Whether you do or do not, this batch of 54 questions is for you, as they cover all you need to ask to learn more about your school-aged grandchild’s interests and hobbies. (When you ask, add the name of the hobby/their interest into each question.)
- What does your hobby involve doing?
- Are there any rules you have to follow in your hobby?
- How does your hobby help you understand the world better?
- If you could change one thing about your hobby, what would it be?
- How does your hobby help you relax or feel calm?
- Do you remember the first day you started your hobby?
- What’s the coolest thing about your hobby?
- Do you like to share your hobby with others, or is it something personal?
- Is there a famous person who does your hobby too?
- Are there any parts of your hobby you find challenging?
- Can your hobby be done indoors and outdoors?
- How would you describe your hobby to someone who’s never heard of it?
- How do you get better at your hobby?
- Have you ever dreamed about your hobby?
- Does your hobby involve discovering or inventing new things?
- What part of your hobby do you think you’re really good at?
- What tools, if any, do you need for your hobby?
- What is something surprising you learned while doing your hobby?
- Does your hobby ever make you feel excited or scared?
- If there was a world championship for your hobby, would you participate?
- Is there a special place you need to go to do your hobby?
- Are there any skills you’ve learned from your hobby that help you in school?
- How is your hobby different from your friends’ hobbies?
- Do you like doing your hobby alone or with others?
- Does your hobby involve helping others or the environment?
- Is there a person or character who inspires you in your hobby?
- Have you ever had a funny experience while doing your hobby?
- How would you teach a friend to do your hobby?
- What’s the longest time you’ve ever spent on your hobby at once?
- Do you have a favorite memory associated with your hobby?
- How do you imagine your hobby will change as you get older?
- Can you use your hobby to make a gift for someone?
- Do you think your hobby will be popular in the future?
- Have you ever felt really proud while doing your hobby?
- If you could do your hobby anywhere in the world, where would you choose?
- Does your hobby involve traveling to different places?
- Are there different levels or stages in your hobby?
- What’s one thing you wish you knew before you started your hobby?
- Have you ever tried teaching a younger kid your hobby?
- Can you show me something you’ve made or done in your hobby?
- Can you imagine having a job related to your hobby in the future?
- How does your hobby make you feel happier or better?
- How would you feel if you couldn’t do your hobby for a week?
- How does your hobby challenge you?
- If you had unlimited resources, how would you expand your hobby?
- Do you have any favorite websites, YouTube channels, or apps related to your hobby?
- Do you have a favorite book or movie related to your hobby?
- How has your hobby changed since you first started?
- Do you have a particular routine or ritual you do before or after your hobby?
- What’s the most surprising reaction you’ve received about your hobby?
- How does your hobby fit into your daily routine?
- Can you create a song or a poem about your hobby?
- Is there a way to compete or win in your hobby?
- How would you convince someone else to try your hobby?
Do you have preschool, upper elementary, or teenage grandkids? I have lots of questions for them, too, so please check them out! Oh, and, as always, let’s talk again soon!