Looking back, I recall my son’s first-grade teacher mentioning his ‘vivid imagination’. I’m pretty sure that was code for ‘spends too much time daydreaming’. I sure wish I had this free printable first day of school interview back then. It’s a wonderful way to document their inner world before it gets organized into project timelines. It’ll also make the start off the new school season more fun and less jittery!
Those first day of school pics make some amazing memories, but what about your child’s hopes, dreams, likes, and dislikes? Those matter too. But time goes by and these details can easily fade away from our aging brains overstimulated by the Internet.
This printable first day of school interview will capture these special but fleeting moments so you can fondly revisit them even when your little ones are fully grown adults.
It’s a single-page printable designed to print on regular U.S. Letter paper. No need for a trip to the print shop. This will come out beautifully even on a home printer!
🎒 First Day Of School Interview
👉We kick things off with the “All About Me” section – the essential details that mark this moment: name, age, grade, height, weight, and shoe size. It’s a little time capsule of their current stats!
👉Plus, we’ve got those insightful prompts: “I’m good at…” and “I want to get better at…” It’s great to find out how your kids see their strengths and their desire to improve.
👉And of course, a photo area to capture that first-day glow.
👉Then, we continue with more fun stuff in the “My Favorite” section! Color, food, hobby, subject, song, book, animal, sport – all the things that spark joy in their world right now.
👉Finally, we’ve got some more prompts that reveal your child’s personality.
- “3 words to describe me” – a quick glimpse into how they see themselves. Prepare yourself for some fun or at least quirky answers. Delicious!
- “Best friends” – those crucial connections that make school special.
- And the ever-hopeful “When I grow up I want to be…” – It will be so fun to look at several of these interviews and see how your child’s dreams are evolving.
👉Last but not least, the signature line to make it official!
💡Bonus Freebie – When the school year ends you can create more special memories with this matching free printable last day of school interview!
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✔️Fill in your name and email address in the fields below, then click the “Grab It Now” button.
✔️A download link will be sent to your email, allowing you to save the file onto your device.
✔️Open the file using Adobe Reader (available for free) or any other compatible PDF viewer.
✔️The document is formatted to fit standard U.S. Letter size paper (8.5×11″) so there is no need to change any settings before printing. For other types of paper like A4 or A5 you can adjust the Scale setting, and see the changes in the Preview area.
✔️Now hit that “Print” button and let’s get ready for back to school!
🍎 More Back-to-School Fun!
Now that you’ve got the first day interview sorted, why not make the whole back-to-school experience even smoother? We’ve got a couple more freebies that are sure to come in handy!
📌I know it can be difficult to stay organized and on track as you prepare for the new school season. There’s so much to do! My free printable back to school checklist and countdown can help you avoid those anxiety-inducing last-minute scrambles.
📌And to capture those all-important first day photos don’t miss my free printable first day of school signs for 2025-2026!
📌Let’s not forget about lunch! This free printable lunchbox planner takes the stress out of packing those midday meals. It’s the easiest way to create healthy, delicious lunches your kids will actually want to eat. There are also fun lunchbox notes included to make your little ones’ lunch breaks more special.
Have any funny first-day stories? Do tell! We could all use a good laugh.🤓
Hi!
Ginny Collins is a passionate foodie and recipe creator of Savor and Savvy and Kitchenlaughter. Indoors she focuses on easy, quick recipes for busy families and kitchen basics. Outdoors, she focuses on backyard grilling and smoking to bring family and friends together. She is a lifelong learner who is always taking cooking classes on her travels overseas and stateside. Her work has been featured on MSN, Parade, Fox News, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan, Elle, and many local news outlets. She lives in Florida where you will find her outside on the water in her kayak, riding her bike on trails, and planning her next overseas adventure.
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