What to write
What to write in your child's memory book at age 7
Seven-year-olds are capable, curious and increasingly their own person. Friendships get more complex and so do their questions about the world. Write down how they see things now — it's a view you won't get back.
Questions to answer this year
- What are they proud of that has nothing to do with school?
- What book, show, or game are they completely inside right now?
- Who do they look up to?
- What opinion have they stated very firmly lately?
- What have they tried for the first time this year?
- What's hard for them at the moment, and how are they handling it?
Milestones and moments to look out for
- A club, team or activity they've joined
- Their current favourite: book, show, game, food
- A friendship that matters to them
- Something brave they did for the first time
- Their questions about big things — space, death, where we come from
- A collection they're building
- How they help around the house (or don't)
Every child moves at their own pace — these are ideas for what to notice, not a checklist.
Things they might say
“When I'm in charge, pudding comes first.”
“How do you know you're not dreaming right now?”
“I'm seven and three quarters, actually.”
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