Time Capsule Kit: All About Me Today – Open Next Year

Colorful time capsule questionnaire “All About Me Today” with a self-portrait frame, fill-in lines, and five writing boxes, printable

How tall are you today, what are you really good at, and what do you wish for? With this kit, kids pack a time capsule on New Year's Eve: fill in the questionnaire, tuck it into the fold-up envelope, and don't open it until next year.

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What's in the PDFs

Both PDFs, color and coloring, have 2 pages each. Page 1 is the questionnaire with a self-portrait, eight fill-in lines (from name to favorite toy), and five writing boxes. Page 2 is a diamond for the fold-up envelope with a time capsule label for “from” and “packed on,” plus short instructions. The finished envelope is about 4 × 4 inches. Print at actual size on A4 or US Letter.

At a Glance

Type
Fill-in printable
Age
ages 4+
Pages
2 × A4 + 2 × A4
Time
about 30 minutes

📄 What’s on the Pages

Page 1: Time Capsule – All About Me Today
Self-portrait, name, date, age, height, shoe size, best friend, favorite food, favorite toy, and boxes like “When I grow up, I want to …”.
Page 2: Time capsule envelope
A diamond with fold lines, a label saying open next New Year's Eve, and three steps for folding and hiding it.

How to pack your time capsule

1
Print both pages at actual size, fill in the questionnaire, and draw a self-portrait.
2
On the envelope, write who it's from and when it was packed.
3
Cut out the diamond – scissors only with a grown-up's help. Flip it over, fold the questionnaire small, and place it on the center of the back.
4
Fold the four points back over the questionnaire along the dashed lines and seal the last one with tape or a sticker – the label is now on the outside.
5
Hide the envelope somewhere safe, like a tin, and open it next New Year's Eve.

💡 Tips

  • Fold the questionnaire until it's smaller than 4 × 4 inches so the points close neatly.
  • Fill in the label before folding, while the sheet is still flat.
  • Add little treasures: a photo, a handprint, or a drawing of a favorite thing.
  • For siblings, print one kit each and put all the envelopes in one tin.

What kids practice

Kids reflect on themselves and describe what makes them who they are today. Waiting until next New Year's Eve builds patience and a sense of time. Cutting and folding train fine motor skills and careful work.

🔄 Variations & Ideas

Family time capsule
Everyone in the family fills in a questionnaire, and all the envelopes go into one shared tin.
Classroom time capsule
The class packs their envelopes before winter break and opens them on the last day of school.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How big is the envelope?
Folded, it's about 4 × 4 inches. Fold the questionnaire several times until it fits on the center square.

Do I need glue?
Only for the last point: a piece of tape or a sticker keeps the envelope closed and is easy to open later.

When can kids fill in the questionnaire on their own?
From about second grade. Younger kids can tell a grown-up their answers – and of course draw the self-portrait themselves.

Is the download free?
Yes, all templates on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal, preschool and classroom use – no sign-up needed.

Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version here: Zeitkapsel-Set.