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52 Ways To Write A Memory for Young People

Here you will find one topic for each week of the year.


We suggest that you take these only as idea-starters. Let your mind wander as you answer, and write down or record memories that come to mind whether they fit the topic or not. Things can always be sorted out later! For more ideas on how to use these topics, please see the Where To Start or Branching Out pages.


  1. Where were you born and what were the circumstances of your birth? Were there other children already in the family? How did your parents choose your name?
     

  2. Where do you go to school? Have you ever had a teacher that you loved? What are your favorite subjects?
     

  3. What are your favorite activities? What do you do when you have free time?
     

  4. How do you celebrate birthdays in your family? Is there one birthday that you remember more than others?
     

  5. What are your home and neighborhood like?
     

  6. What are your grandparents like? Do you have any special memories of them? Do you remember any stories that they told you about themselves or your parents?
     

  7. What are your parents like? Do you have a special relationship with either of them? Do you know anything about them when they were children?
     

  8. What is your personality like? Are there things about you that you would change if you could? What qualities do other people admire in you?
     

  9. Do you have brothers and sisters? What do you do together? What are some of your special memories of growing up together?
     

  10. What kind of chores do you do around the house? What are your favorite or least favorite chores?
     

  11. Do you have a favorite radio program or television show? Has it changed from when you were very little?
     

  12. How do you spend your Sundays?
     

  13. What was your most memorable Christmas? How does your family celebrate? Do you have any traditions that make the holidays more special?
     

  14. How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? Where do you go? What is your favorite dish?
     

  15. Do you have any special friends? What do you do together?
     

  16. What kind of job does your father have? Your mother (remember that taking care of you is a really important job)?
     

  17. What do you want to be when you are an adult?
     

  18. How do you picture yourself in 10 years?
     

  19. Have you ever gone far away? What was the farthest place you ever went to? If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go, and why?
     

  20. What is your favorite book? How many times have you read it?
     

  21. Who is your favorite movie actor or actress? What is your favorite movie?
     

  22. Do you have a bicycle? How old were you when you learned to ride?
     

  23. Do you have a nickname? What does your dad call you? Your mom? What do they call you when you were in trouble? Is there a nickname that you don't like people to use?
     

  24. Have you ever had a pet? What do you think would be the best pet in the world?
     

  25. What is your favorite season? Why?
     

  26. What is your favorite dinner that your mother or father makes? What is the worst?
     

  27. Do you play an instrument? Are you in a band or an orchestra? Do you sing? If you could play any instrument in the world, what would it be?
     

  28. What is your favorite holiday? Why?
     

  29. What is the most important lesson that you've learned from life so far?
     

  30. Do you speak more than one language? If so, how and why did you learn it? If you could learn any language, what would it be?
     

  31. How far is it to your school? How do you get there? What time do you have to get up to get there on time?
     

  32. What is a special talent you have? What talents are you working hard to develop?
     

  33. What are your favorite winter activities? What do you do in the summertime?
     

  34. What do you think your children will look like? What do you hope you can teach them?
     

  35. What do you imagine your future spouse will be like?
     

  36. Do you like to go camping?
     

  37. What are your favorite outdoor sports? What about indoor sports?
     

  38. Have you ever been to the hospital for an injury? What happened? What do your parents do when you are hurt that makes you feel better?
     

  39. What is the most wonderful thing that has ever happened to you?
     

  40. Do you collect anything? Describe what you collect. If you could collect anything in the world, what would it be?
     

  41. What do you think is the most precious thing in the world?
     

  42. Do you remember a spiritual lesson given at church that made a difference in your life? Explain.
     

  43. Who do you look up to most in life? Who do you most want to be like? What makes them wonderful?
     

  44. Write your feelings about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and the things that you know are true.
     

  45. What is the weather like where you live? What is your favorite weather condition?
     

  46. Do you have a favorite cousin? What is he/she like?
     

  47. Do you take lessons? If you could take lessons in anything, what would you take?
     

  48. What is your favorite place to go as a family? What is it like to travel with your family? What do you do to pass the time in the car?
     

  49. What are you frightened of? Why? What do you do to feel better when you are scared?
     

  50. What special things do you do with your mother? What special things do you do with your father?
     

  51. Does your family have a garden? What do you grow in your yard? Do you help in the yard?
     

  52. Describe what you look like. Who do you resemble most in your family in looks?


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