{"id":5157,"date":"2022-11-16T20:13:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T21:13:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=5157"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:38:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:38:58","slug":"get-the-family-chatting-together-using-our-free-printable-dinner-conversation-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/11\/16\/get-the-family-chatting-together-using-our-free-printable-dinner-conversation-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"Get the Family Chatting Together Using our FREE Printable Dinner Conversation Cards!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Try playing these conversation cards at the dinner table with your family this holiday season!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10448222 size-full skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"free printable starters in a box\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/free-printable-conversation-starters-in-a-box-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Let&rsquo;s encourage family discussions with this easy <a rel=\"\">DIY project<\/a>! &#10084;&#65039;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Need a holiday table activity that doesn&rsquo;t require a ton of effort? Check out these fun <em>and<\/em> free <a rel=\"\">printable dinner conversation starter cards<\/a>! All you have to do is print and cut out these conversation prompts, then place them in a box, jar, or container to store nearby. Let the family sharing and bonding begin! I&rsquo;ve even included some blank cards for you to write customized questions on your own too!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10448104 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"conversation cards in front of a family at the table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/conversation-cards-in-front-of-a-family-at-the-table-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>My kids are getting older and will often head back to their rooms after dinner pretty quickly &#128514; and I am loving this idea of picking a question or two to discuss at dinner to make this time well spent and special. I especially love this idea when you have extended family over and the conversation hits a lull. It&rsquo;s also an easy way to talk about some new ideas and share things we maybe never thought to share before. &#10084;&#65039;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10448112 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"placing free printable conversation cards in a box\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/placing-free-printable-conversation-cards-in-a-box-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout outline default-blue\">\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\" style=\"text-align: center\"><a rel=\"\"><strong>Print FREE Dinner Conversation Starter Cards HERE<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10448084 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"cutting out cards\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-out-dinner-conversation-cards-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Tips for making &amp; having a great time with these dinner conversation cards:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>Print the cards on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">white heavy cardstock paper<\/a> so they are more likely to last longer without ripping.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider having your conversation cards <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">laminated<\/a> if you&rsquo;ll be using them at the table so you can wipe off food\/drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use scissors or a paper trimmer for straighter cuts. I LOVE my <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">Cricut brand paper trimmer<\/a>, as it&rsquo;s so easy to use!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Use a cute <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">recipe box<\/a> to keep the cards in! I&nbsp;attached this <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\">chalkboard label<\/a> to my box. It actually has magnets on the back of it to attach to the fridge!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10447919 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"printale conversation cards box with label\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/printale-conversation-cards-box-with-label-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10448260 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"magnetic recipe box with cards\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/magnetic-recipe-box-with-conversation-cards-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY Conversation Card Box <\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/hip2save.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Binder1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tfree printable conversation card printables \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/36LAyrs\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\twhite cardstock \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tscissors or paper trimmer\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3rttw2u\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trecipe box or container \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/trk.shophermedia.net\/click.track?CID=438474&#038;AFID=301498&#038;SID=&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emichaels%2Ecom%2Frecollections%2Dlarge%2Delegant%2Dchalkboard%2Dlabels%2F10263674%2Ehtml\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tlabel \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Print the pages and cut out each individual card. You can laminate them if you&#8217;d like.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Place the cards in a recipe box or a holder.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>During dinner, pick a couple of cards and go around the table answering the questions to connect and share.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10448220 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman holding conversation cards\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/woman-holding-conversation-cards-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Curious what starter prompts are on these conversation cards? Here&rsquo;s the full list:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>If you could interview anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you ask?<\/li>\n<li>What does the perfect day look like to you?<\/li>\n<li>What place do you want to travel to most and why?<\/li>\n<li>If you could achieve one large goal in life, what would it be?<\/li>\n<li>What movie could you watch multiple times and why?<\/li>\n<li>What is your favorite song and why?<\/li>\n<li>What&rsquo;s the funniest thing you&rsquo;ve ever had happen?<\/li>\n<li>If you could have any superpower, what would it be?<\/li>\n<li>If you could take only 3 items on a deserted island, what would they be?<\/li>\n<li>If you could be any animal, what would it be and why?<\/li>\n<li>Name 3 things you are most proud of.<\/li>\n<li>What is your favorite food of all time and why?<\/li>\n<li>What 3 things are you most grateful for today?<\/li>\n<li>Name some random acts of kindness ideas we could accomplish.<\/li>\n<li>Who was your favorite teacher of all time and why?<\/li>\n<li>What is your dream job\/career and why?<\/li>\n<li>What do you love most about the person to the left of you?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10448266 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"kids holding conversation cards\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/kids-holding-conversation-cards-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\">Talking to my kids is the best part of my day, so I love these conversation starter cards!<\/p>\n<p>We usually discuss the highs\/lows of our day, but I love how these topics can spark some other fun conversations. I also think most of these could be great conversation starters for friends or any group. You could also come up with your own questions and cater them for other occasions, such as the upcoming holidays!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong><a rel=\"\">Preserve a handwritten note on a photo canvas!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Try playing these conversation cards at the dinner table with your family this holiday season! 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