Looking for a Grandparents Day activity that's actually made for middle schoolers? This no-prep set turns your Grandparents or VIP Day into a meaningful, fun, and curriculum-connected event. Students interview a grandparent or VIP and compare life "then" and "now," from how they listen to music to what a candy bar costs to how they say goodbye.
Built for flexibility
Choose from four final task options, so you can pick what fits your subject, your time, and your classroom. Social studies teachers can frame it as oral history. ELA teachers can focus on the interview and communication skills. Math teachers can use Sticker Shock for real-world percent increase practice.
Built for every student
"VIP" language throughout means every student can take part, whether they're interviewing a grandparent, great-aunt, neighbor, coach, or mentor. The interview also works at home by phone or video for VIPs who can't attend in person.
What's included
Two pages of conversation prompts, one for students to ask and one for VIPs to ask
Then & Now interview chart with "create your own category" rows
Poster & Gallery Walk directions with a completed example
Banner Timeline directions with printable flag templates
Sticker Shock percent increase investigation with a work page
Say What?! speech bubble activity with photo frames and cut-out bubbles
Teacher directions
Great for: Grandparents Day, VIP or Special Persons Day, Family History Month, intergenerational events, and back-to-school family nights.
Looking for a Grandparents Day activity that's actually made for middle schoolers? This no-prep set turns your Grandparents or VIP Day into a meaningful, fun, and curriculum-connected event. Students interview a grandparent or VIP and compare life "then" and "now," from how they listen to music to what a candy bar costs to how they say goodbye.
Built for flexibility
Choose from four final task options, so you can pick what fits your subject, your time, and your classroom. Social studies teachers can frame it as oral history. ELA teachers can focus on the interview and communication skills. Math teachers can use Sticker Shock for real-world percent increase practice.
Built for every student
"VIP" language throughout means every student can take part, whether they're interviewing a grandparent, great-aunt, neighbor, coach, or mentor. The interview also works at home by phone or video for VIPs who can't attend in person.
What's included
Two pages of conversation prompts, one for students to ask and one for VIPs to ask
Then & Now interview chart with "create your own category" rows
Poster & Gallery Walk directions with a completed example
Banner Timeline directions with printable flag templates
Sticker Shock percent increase investigation with a work page
Say What?! speech bubble activity with photo frames and cut-out bubbles
Teacher directions
Great for: Grandparents Day, VIP or Special Persons Day, Family History Month, intergenerational events, and back-to-school family nights.
