About this template
The Favorite Things Questionnaire is an essential tool for educators, camp counselors, and youth mentors looking to build stronger connections with their students. By collecting insights into personal preferences—ranging from favorite hobbies and foods to future career aspirations and biggest worries—you can create a more inclusive, personalized learning environment. This template helps you move beyond basic demographics to understand what truly motivates each individual.
Designed for ease of use, this Google Form template allows students to share their unique perspectives in a structured yet friendly format. Whether you are planning a new classroom unit, preparing for a mentorship program, or simply looking for an effective icebreaker activity, this form provides the data you need to tailor your approach. With Doc2Form, you can deploy this questionnaire instantly, gather responses automatically, and use the insights to foster a supportive community where every student feels seen and understood.
Key features
- Comprehensive questions covering hobbies, goals, and fears.
- Easy-to-read layout that keeps students engaged.
- Fully customizable to add your own school or program branding.
- Automatic data collection for easy analysis in Google Sheets.
- Perfect for back-to-school or mid-semester check-ins.
Use cases
- Back-to-school student interest surveys.
- Mentorship program onboarding.
- Classroom icebreaker activities.
- Summer camp participant profiles.
What this form collects
- Full Name (Short answer)Please enter your first and last name.
- What is your favorite TV show or movie? (Short answer)List your go-to entertainment.
- What is your favorite food or place to eat? (Short answer)We'd love to know what you enjoy eating.
- What do you like to do in your free time? (Paragraph)Hobbies, sports, or creative activities.
- What do you like MOST about school? (Paragraph)What makes you excited to come to class?
- What is a job you'd like to have when you grow up? (Short answer)Share your dream career or field of interest.
- What is your greatest wish or hope? (Paragraph)What is something you are looking forward to?
- What is your biggest worry or fear? (Paragraph)If you're comfortable, share what challenges you.
- If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? (Short answer)Tell us about your dream travel destination.
FAQ
Why should I use a favorite things questionnaire?
It helps build rapport by showing students you care about their individual interests, which can lead to increased engagement and a more positive classroom culture.
Can I add my own questions to this template?
Yes. Once you convert this template to a Google Form, you can add, remove, or edit any questions to better fit your specific age group or classroom needs.
Is this form appropriate for all age groups?
The questions are designed to be versatile. You can easily simplify the language for younger students or add more complex reflection questions for older learners.
How do I share this with my students?
Simply send the generated Google Form link via email, post it to your learning management system (like Google Classroom), or display a QR code in your classroom.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.