Five prompts to explore here
Five Questions to Begin a Family Story
A small beginning for gathering the people, places, meals, and everyday moments that stay with us. The free printable contains three questions: the first three prompts below.
Download the 3-question printableThere are no right answers. Write as much or as little as you want, and pass on any question that does not fit.
Three questions in the printable
Begin with a small memory.
- 01
What is an ordinary day you remember fondly?
- 02
Who taught you something you still use today?
- 03
What meal reminds you of being with family or friends?
Additional page-only prompts
Two more questions to explore here.
These two prompts are shown on this page only. They are not included in the three-question printable.
- 04
Picture a place where you spent time growing up. What is one detail you still remember?
- 05
Who is someone from your early years you remember spending time with? What did you enjoy doing together?
Ask at an easy pace. Listen for a detail, and let the conversation wander if it wants to.
Keep the stories close
Keep exploring your family's story.
The Family Lore Collection brings together a guided story journal and 30 printable interview cards.