First Day of School Interview Video (With Kids!) — Make It a Fun Annual Tradition
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The first day of school is a whirlwind — new backpacks, fresh outfits, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. But there’s one tradition you’ll never regret starting: a first day of school interview video.
In just a few minutes, you can capture your child’s personality, excitement, and quirks — all in their own little voice (I could squeal, this is the cutest part!). It’s one of those simple first week of school activities that turns into a treasured yearly time capsule.
Here’s how to make it happen, how to set a reminder so you never forget, what questions to ask (plus a few ways to save them), and how to keep your videos organized so they don’t get lost.
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How to Film Your First Day of School Video Interview
No fancy gear needed here. This is meant to be casual and fun — not stressful.
What you’ll need:
- Your phone (or any camera)
- A kid ready to talk
- A calm-ish spot with decent lighting (think porch, couch, driveway, or even the car)
Tips:
- Film vertically if you want to share on social media or view easily on your phone.
- Sit them somewhere with soft light on their face — avoid filming with a window behind them.
- Don’t overthink it. The charm is in their unscripted, real answers.
This first day of school interview will become something you all look back on year after year — and you’ll never believe how much they change from one school year to the next.
Set a Recurring Reminder in Google Calendar (So You Don’t Forget)
Let’s be honest — the first week of school is a blur. Between packing lunches and filling out 57 forms, this tradition can easily slip through the cracks.
Good news: there’s a super simple way to make sure you never forget to do your back to school interview.
Here’s how to create a recurring event in Google Calendar:
- Open Google Calendar.
- Click “Create” to start a new event.
- Title it something like “Back to School Interview – Aiden.”
- Set the date for the first day of school (or the weekend before if it’s too hectic).
- Under “Does not repeat,” choose “Annually on [date].”
- Bonus: paste a link to your video folder so everything’s in one place.
- Click Save.
Now you’ll get a reminder every year without having to manually re-create it. Easy, right?
First Day of School Interview Questions (Save These for Every Year)
The real magic of a first day of school video interview comes from asking the same questions every year. Whether you’re doing a casual chat or a formal first day of kindergarten questionnaire, you’ll start to see patterns, personality traits, and hilarious one-liners you’ll want to keep forever.
How to keep track of these questions:
- Copy/paste them into the Notes app on your phone
- Or, if you’re a list lover like me, throw them in Google Keep so they’re easy to find each year
- Want a paper option? Print them out and keep a copy in your planner, school binder, or memory box
These questions also make a great back to school interview free printable if you’re creating a keepsake book or binder.
Here’s what to ask:
- What’s your name?
- What grade are you in?
- How old are you?
- Who is your teacher?
- What school do you go to?
- What’s your favorite food?
- What’s your favorite color?
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- What are you really good at?
- Use 2 words to describe yourself
- What are you most looking forward to this school year?
- What are you most nervous about?
- What do you like to do for fun?
- What would you tell grown-up [insert name]?
You can record their answers all at once, or ask a few at a time throughout the first week. These questions are perfect for first week of school ideas at home or even in the classroom.
How to Save Your First Day of School Interview Video (So You Don’t Lose It)
Please don’t just leave your videos floating around in your camera roll. This is a memory worth saving — and organizing.
Here’s what works best:
Option 1: Google Photos
- Create a new album titled something like “Back to School Interview – Aiden”
- Each year, upload the new video to the same album
- Rename the file to include the year (like “2025 Interview”)
Option 2: Google Drive
- Make a folder for each kid, labeled something like “Back to School Interview – Olivia”
- Upload the new video every year with a clear file name: “Olivia Interview – First Grade 2025”
- You can even include the question list in a Google Doc right inside the folder
Both options are easy to access from anywhere, and they’re safe from accidental deletion.
Make This Back to School Interview Tradition Stick
The first day of school flies by, but this little tradition lets you press pause — just for a few sweet minutes.
Creating a first day of school video interview is the perfect way to celebrate the start of a new year while giving your future self (and your kids) the ultimate gift: a collection of their thoughts, dreams, and voices through the years.
It’s a perfect blend of memory-making and first week of school activity. So save your question list, set that calendar reminder, and start filming.
Then sit back and watch the magic unfold year after year. No promises you won’t have tears watching old years back – but hey, that’s okay 😉
