Getting Kids Started in Genealogy

Teaching History Through Genealogy

Engage your children in learning history through the story of your family. This personalized exploration of historical events makes history come alive as children come to understand how their grandparents' and great-grandparents' were part of these events. This guide is for families new to genealogy. It is an introduction to the field of genealogy that will help your children fill out their family tree and discover the stories in their family history. Along the way they will learn how their family's history fits into major historical events. A family tree with five generations or more is necessary before you will be successful using the other lessons in this series.

For Parents

What's in a Name

How to Talk Like a Genealogist

Questions to Ask Your Parents and Grandparents

Interview Record

The Genealogist's Toolkit

Next Steps