Resource Type: Children Genealogy Resources

Genealogy can be fun not only for adults but also for our youth. Family history can help the youth gain an understanding and appreciation for the ancestors and the trials they went through. It can give them a sense of who they are and where they come from. In today’s world with so much bad…

Parents, even though most of our site is here to support schools and teachers in their use of the Finding Your Roots Genetics & Genealogy curriculum, here are eight activities you can do right away to light the fire of learning in your own seedlings! Future Genealogists, explore the activities below to learn more about…

Like so many families ours is spread across many miles and keeping my kids close to their aunts, uncles, cousins and grand parents takes lots of work. We look at a lot of pictures talk on the phone and visit when we can. My daughter loves lift the flap books and I thought I could…

Whose Genes are You Wearing? Your ancestors might have been pioneers, soldiers in the Revolutionary War, Native Americans, or bank robbers. Your ancestors might have traveled right beside Daniel Boone, as he headed west. Your ancestors might have been famous, infamous, or just down-to-earth folks homesteading on government land. How will you know unless you…

Scrapbook Your Family Tree

Family history activities are a way to get to know those who have gone before, write about their lives, and to learn from and be inspired by their experiences. Family history activities are also a way to connect with living family members, create and write your own family history, and make fun memories.

The world is full of fascinating people, places, and cultures. The Family History Guide makes it even easier to discover the history, geography, and cultures of your fellow planet-dwellers, including your own ancestors.

As we continue in the #MyForeverFamily challenge this month, let’s talk about some of the fun ways to get your family into family history- through games! Games help your family really get to know the faces and stories behind your ancestors plus reward you for all your hard work. Discover 7 fabulous games waiting to…

Curiosity is part of human nature regardless of age. While learning about one’s environment and history is accomplished through traditional schooling, discovering one’s family heritage can be a fantastic, fun-filled journey made together over time. The following links, charts and exercises can make this journey even more interesting!

Family tree lesson plans help teachers and students bring history to life, through the important steps and principles of family history research. These genealogy lesson plans help teachers and students trace their family tree, understand immigrant origins, explore history in the cemetery, discover world geography and investigate genetics.

When you are looking to educate your child about his or her ancestors, a family tree chart is the most useful. At times, the schools too conduct activity projects where the students need to come up with their family tree. Creating a family tree, especially the one spanning many generations, would be really cumbersome for…

This website has several free, easy-to-do activities that will keep kids entertained and get them thinking about their family history. These exercises are designed to teach critical skills while encouraging kids to explore their personal connection to the past. Studies show that young people who know facts about their heritage have a stronger sense of…