Knowing your roots can help you find your place in life and overcome hardship. And there’s no better time to instill this knowledge than the period of upbringing. It’s good for children to learn that people may overcome adversity from the tales of their ancestors. Knowing the family’s past helps children become more resilient and perform better when faced with problems in the future.
Finding your roots is a unique educational experience. Reading, math, social studies, history, geography, language studies, science, art, and other topics are all integrated into this process. However, with all the distractions of modern life, how do you engage kids in learning such subjects? The answer is – with some fun! Below, you’ll find some ideas for activities to have with your kids that will help you foster their interest in family history.
Family Trees
That is a good way to familiarize your kids with their heritage in the form of handicrafts. There are tons of ways you can create an image of your family. Let your imagination guide you through the process. One thing that you’ll need regardless of the method is family photos. If you have a well-preserved photo archive – awesome. In case some of your pictures require repairs, you can read this guide on how to restore old pictures. And you can involve your children in the restoration process as well – maybe they have a knack for photo editing.
