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Fathers Day Quiz: Free Printable Quiz for Year 4
- ForYear 4
- StageKey Stage 2
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Fathers Day Quiz is a free printable quiz for Year 4 (ages 8 to 9). Children find out how well they know their dad, or another special adult, by guessing his answers and then asking him. It is screen free, needs only a pencil, and page 2 gives the grown up notes, help ideas, a stretch idea and the answers.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
Children use the sheet to talk with their dad or another special adult. The questions ask about his favourite food, his favourite thing to do at the weekend, what he wanted to be when he was little, the funniest thing he has ever done, a song that makes him sing along, and the best thing about being a dad. Children guess, ask, listen and write.
- What is his favourite food?
- What is his favourite thing to do at the weekend?
- What did he want to be when he was little?
- What is the funniest thing he has ever done?
- Which song makes him sing along?
- What is the best thing about being a dad?
How the quiz works
Guess first
The child writes what they think their dad will say. This shows what they already know about him.
Ask and listen
The child asks each question out loud and listens to the real answer. Eye contact and patience help.
Write it down
The child records what they heard in their own words. Short answers are fine.
Compare and talk
Look at the guesses and the real answers together. Differences often lead to the best stories.
Why a Fathers Day quiz?
In the UK, Fathers Day falls on the third Sunday in June. Many families send cards, make small gifts or spend time together. Not every child has a dad at home, and that is fine. The sheet works just as well with a grandad, stepdad, uncle, carer or any special adult who is important to the child.
Children often know a lot about the adults they live with, but they rarely stop to ask questions and listen to full answers. A quiz makes that easy and fun. The child becomes the interviewer, and the adult gets to share stories. It is a gentle way to practise speaking and listening while building a closer bond.
Fathers Day facts
- In the UK, Fathers Day is on the third Sunday in June.
- Because it is always on a Sunday, the date changes from year to year.
- Many families mark the day with cards, small gifts or a special meal.
- Not every country celebrates Fathers Day on the same day.
- Children can share the day with a grandad, stepdad, uncle, carer or family friend.
Skills and curriculum link
- Asking questions
- Listening
- Writing answers
- Speaking clearly
- Making guesses
- Checking what you knew
This sheet supports the area below. It is matched to the published England framework. Please check it against your own school plan.
| Framework | Subject or area | Strand | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Curriculum (England) | English | Spoken language | Year 4 |
What children will be able to do
- I can ask questions and listen to the answers.
- I can record what I learned.
- I can check how well I knew the answers.
Ideas to help the conversation
- Ask for a storyIf an answer is short, say, "Can you tell me more?" Stories make the answers more interesting to write down.
- Wait and listenGive the child time to ask each question clearly. Let the adult finish before the next question starts.
- Keep answers shortChildren can write a few words rather than full sentences. Notes are enough to remember what was said.
- Share a laughFunny answers are part of the fun. Enjoy them together and let the child add a detail of their own.
Key words
- InterviewAsking someone questions to find out about them.
- GuessSaying what you think the answer is before you know.
- FavouriteThe one you like best.
- OpinionWhat a person thinks or feels. Different people can have different opinions.
- CompareLook at two things to see how they are the same or different.
- RecordWrite something down so you can remember it.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for the child. Keep page 2 for the grown up.
- Read the questions through together. Ask the child to write their guess for each one before they ask.
- Sit down with your dad or another special adult. The child asks each question aloud and listens to the answer.
- Write the real answers on the sheet. Then check against the notes and answers on page 2.
- Talk about the differences. Come back another day and ask new questions of your own.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
A grown up can write the answers while the child asks the questions. Take one question at a time and read it aloud together. If a child finds writing hard, they can say their guess out loud first, then write just one or two words.
To stretch confident children
Add three questions of your own to the quiz. Think about things you would really like to know, such as a place he has visited or a skill he has. Ask them, write the answers and share what surprised you.
Make it a game
Count your matching guesses and share the score. Then swap roles. Your dad guesses your answers to the same questions. Does he know you as well as you know him? Cheer for every match and laugh at the misses.
Talk about it
- What was the most surprising answer, and why?
- Which question was the easiest to guess?
- Did your guesses match more often than you expected?
- What would you like to ask next time?
- What is something you both like doing?
- How do you think your dad would answer these questions about you?
Take it off the page
Make a card
Fold a sheet of paper and decorate the front. Write a message inside using something you learned from the quiz.
Photo chat
Look at old family photos together. Ask who is in them, where they were taken and what was happening.
Then and now
Draw your dad as a child, doing the thing he wanted to be. Then draw him as he is today, and talk about what has changed.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit with your child for the first go and let them lead. Try to give real answers, with a story if you can. Keep page 2 until the quiz is finished. Enjoy the chat more than the score.
Teachers
Use it as a starter or plenary around Fathers Day, or as a speaking and listening task. Some children may not have a dad at home, so remind them they can choose any special adult. It needs no preparation beyond printing.
Home educators
Use it as a short weekend activity that gets everyone talking. It pairs well with making a card, baking with an adult in charge of the oven, or a walk. Brothers and sisters can each interview the same adult and compare.
Where this fits
Before this, children practise taking turns in conversation, listening to others and answering questions in full sentences. Simple interviews like this one build on those first steps in a friendly, familiar setting.
After this, children can plan their own questions for different people, such as a grandparent, a neighbour or a visitor to school. They can also write up what they learned as a short report or a piece of descriptive writing.
Check it worked
Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.
- What did you find out that was new?
- How did you listen to the answer?
- Which question would you add to the quiz?
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Fathers Day Quiz for?
It is written for Year 4 (ages 8 to 9), in Key Stage 2. Younger children can join in with a grown up writing the answers, and older children can add questions of their own.
- Can we use it if the child does not live with their dad?
Yes. The quiz works with any special adult, such as a grandad, stepdad, uncle, carer or family friend. The questions are the same, so the child chooses who to ask.
- What will children practise?
Children practise asking questions, listening carefully and writing down answers. They also check how well they knew the person they were asking, which gets them talking and thinking about each answer.
- What if the child finds writing hard?
A grown up can write the answers while the child asks the questions. The child can also say each guess aloud, or write just a word or two. The talking is the most important part.
- Is it free?
Yes. It is free to print for home and classroom use. You can print it again for brothers, sisters or another year, and ask the same questions to see what has changed.
- Is it suitable for teachers to use in class?
Yes. Teachers can use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing, and it links to the spoken language strand of the Year 4 English curriculum.
- Do I need to print in colour?
No. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Children can add colour themselves if they want to make it more personal.
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