MARCH • CHAPTER 3
CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Embark on a nostalgic journey to your early years and revisit the adventures and experiences that sculpted your childhood. Recall the innocence, the playfulness, and the formative moments that contributed to the foundation of who you are today.

Here are your questions to build this month’s mosaic. You can use this section as a chapter in your memoir, or as a stand-alone collection of your childhood memories. Answer as few or as many questions as you like to build your story. Each answer will be an entry in your memoir. There are 31 questions, one for each day of the month for those of you who like to make this a daily journaling practice.

1. What was your favorite childhood game or activity? How did it bring you joy and foster connections with others?

2. Share a vivid memory of family during your early years. What made it special and memorable?

3. Reflect on the first book that captured your imagination as a child. How did it influence your love for reading and storytelling?

4. What was your favorite childhood holiday tradition? How did it contribute to the magic of the season?

5. Describe a special place from your childhood where you sought solace or adventure. What memories are attached to that location?

6. Share a memory of a childhood friend who left a lasting impact on your life. How did your friendship shape your formative years?

7. Reflect on a favorite bedtime story or lullaby from your childhood. How did these rituals contribute to a sense of comfort and security?

8. What was your dream career or aspiration as a child? How did it align with or differ from your current path?

9. Describe a childhood milestone or achievement that brought you immense pride. What lessons did you learn from that experience?

10. Share a memory of a family tradition that you looked forward to every year. How did it create a sense of continuity and belonging?

11. Reflect on the first pet you had as a child. How did the companionship with this animal impact your early years?

12. What was your favorite subject or activity in school? How did it shape your interests and academic pursuits?

13. Share a memory of a childhood adventure or misadventure. How did it contribute to your sense of curiosity and resilience?

14. Describe a childhood lesson or piece of advice from a family member that still resonates with you today. How has it influenced your values?

15. Reflect on a childhood fear that you overcame. What strategies did you use, and how did it shape your approach to challenges?

16. Share a story about a childhood hobby or passion that brought you immense joy. How did it contribute to your sense of identity and purpose?

17. Describe a childhood meal or dish that holds a special place in your heart. What memories are associated with this culinary delight?

18. What was your favorite childhood book or movie? How did it spark your imagination and shape your perspective on storytelling?

19. Share a memory of a childhood celebration or milestone. How did it mark a significant moment in your early years?

20. Reflect on the first significant friendship you formed as a child. How did this friendship influence your social development?

21. Describe a childhood role model or hero. What qualities did they possess, and how did they impact your aspirations?

22. Share a memory of a childhood challenge or setback. How did you navigate through it, and what lessons did you learn?

23. Reflect on a childhood cultural or religious celebration. How did these traditions contribute to your sense of cultural identity?

24. What was your favorite childhood song or piece of music? How did it evoke emotions and memories from that time?

25. Share a memory of a childhood school project or assignment that left a lasting impression on you. How did it shape your interests?

26. Describe a childhood accomplishment that made your family proud. How did their support contribute to your confidence and self-esteem?

27. Reflect on a childhood friendship that drifted apart over the years. What lessons did you learn about the ebb and flow of relationships?

28. Share a story about a childhood hero or imaginary friend. How did their presence offer comfort and companionship during your early years?

29. What was your favorite childhood outdoor activity? How did it foster a connection with nature and the world around you?

30. Reflect on a childhood dream or aspiration that evolved as you grew older. How did it shape your journey and contribute to your present self?

31. Describe a piece of art you created or an experience with art as a child that stands out in your mind in some way. Explain why and what this means to you now.