Family history poster ideas

A family history report can be really time consuming and overwhelming. Here's how we did my 2nd graders report. It was a bit time consuming but the use of newspaper articles about ancestors was really effective.

Do the words “plan a Family History Fair'” fill you with dread and uncertainty? You may have a large event focused on genealogy and family history looming, or you may be asked to organi…

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If you want to find out more about your family, download the life history questions and make time to interview your family members. Learn some fun facts.

Looking for a gift for the genealogy lover in your life (or yourself)? Check out these fun ideas for family history gifts that you can make yourself!

If I’m not taking care of kids, crafting, or blogging, you will probably find me researching family history. I’m a bit obsessed. I saw these family trees from Brightside Prints …

The perfect way to end your Around the World, All About Me, or Family Units... a lapbook project that ties together social studies and ELA! As each student dives into a search of their multicultural roots, they will practice their reading, writing, and speaking skills while gaining a deeper appreciation of the cultures that make up their family tree. Though most of the project is completed in class, three parts are taken home for family input (a flipbook, a family tree, and a family recipe…

Every year all of our 5th graders participate in our school's Wax Museum program. It is seriously one of the highlights of the entire school year! Here's a run down of how things work: -Students choose a biography on a famous American. -They read the book and complete the American Hero book report. -They design a poster, create a costume, and memorize information about their hero. -For the Wax Museum, the students bring all their stuff and set up in the gym. -We invite our school, parents…