There are many different types of interest surveys available
online and they are easy to create if you want a unique one. When I was teaching, I created an interest
survey (mostly about reading and writing) to give to the incoming fifth graders
at the end of the school year. With their
results, I was able to plan over the summer and find interesting reading
material to match the interests and needs of my incoming class.
Parents too can give their child an interest survey to find
out what areas your child may enjoy learning about. Simple surveys with yes or no questions can
be given to preschool age or early elementary age children to complete. Those who cannot read yet can have an adult
read the survey to them.
Make it fun though! Turn the survey into a game! For
example, tell the child that they are going to play a game. They want to answer
honestly with a yes or no for each question that you are going to ask. There is no right or wrong answer. You could have the child help you add up how
many yes and how many no responses there were at the end. You could also put
the survey in the form of a bingo board and the child could put a stamp,
sticker, or drawing in each little box as he or she answers the questions.
With knowing your child’s interests, you are better able to
plan fun activities for your child to participate in. Good luck helping your
exceptional child!
