For Kids: Genealogy is for everybody—including you! Many people have come before you, and some of those people might have lived some very interesting lives. Whether you need to complete a family history report for school or just want to research more about that great, great, great grandfather who was a veteran, the resources below are sure to help you dig up clues about your ancestry. You’ll be a family history sleuth in no time!
For Parents and Grandparents: If you have always been into genealogy and wanted to share it with your children or grandchildren but never knew how to do it in a way that intrigued them, you’ve come to the right page. Here you will find how-to articles, activity sheets and more to get the kids talking about their ancestors!
For Educators: Teaching kids the joys of genealogy doesn’t have to involve dense textbooks and long, rambling lectures. You can offer fun activities and even encourage them to share their own family stories. Below are some resources to guide you as you craft a lesson plan, assignment and other learning materials to pique your students’ interest in their ancestry.
Also, be sure to check out all the fun activities over at The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids.
