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Teach kids about your family history with these tips for researching your family tree. This fun family activity is perfect for kids at home and brings everyone together to learn about extended family members. Skip going to popular genealogy sites and make this a hands-on research activity instead! By doing the work yourself, kids learn how to conduct in-depth research and discover the value of working hard. Plus it\u2019s fun to play detective and search for clues to your family past! Whether you are homeschooling or want your little ones to feel more connected to family members, these children’s activities will get them actively engaged in learning. To get started, read over how to research your child\u2019s family tree and have fun exploring your lineage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Interview Relatives\u00a0<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The best way to learn about your family history is to talk directly to relatives. It\u2019s fun to interact with family members and learn about their lives! Who knows what you\u2019ll uncover and discover in the process? Either by phone or video service, talk to grandparents, aunts, uncles, and some of your oldest relatives. Encourage them to tell favorite stories. Ask what life was like when they were young. These interactions not only provide invaluable family information but strengthen family bonds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Gather Family Records<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Organize and sort through old pictures, albums, wedding and birth certificates, and any old papers. Ask relatives if they can contribute to your \u201cfamily archive\u201d and put items in chronological order to create a visual timeline. Even your youngest kids will love seeing all of the pictures grouped together. This activity is also a great history lesson, as photos and documents teach us about life in the past.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Play Family Videos<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Snuggle in and spend an evening watching home videos. Try gathering relative\u2019s video recordings and watch them in a series. While \u201cresearch\u201d often sounds boring, family videos are a fun and entertaining way to learn about your family history.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Travel to Family Sites Online<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Maybe your great-grandfather was a farmer, or perhaps your great-great uncle used to own a mill. Visit the historical sites of the past by researching online. Find pictures of the location and show your kids. Kids can learn how their family worked and lived in the past\u2014a great way to show appreciation and gratitude for the way we live now.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Plan Family Tree Activities for Kids<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Turn your family history lesson into a craft activity or game! Once they\u2019ve gathered enough information, DIY your own family tree to hang in the house. Create a family tree out of construction paper and glue photos to the branches.\u00a0For babies, introduce family members with a photo album or personalized baby photo book<\/a>. Even at a young age, your baby will love seeing pictures of family members and learn nicknames like \u201cnana,\u201d \u201cauntie,\u201d or \u201cdada\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can also turn your family history into a game. Learn about relatives, write information on note cards, and then test your knowledge by giving clues. Use photos to play a family matching game. Try to place the photo in the correct family grouping and see how many you get right!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Learning about your family history is important and meaningful. Discover, learn, and share together! This family activity is one everyone can enjoy.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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