Beginning Genealogy: For Junior Genealogists

There are many resources, both on the internet and in print books, with activities and tools for junior genealogists. Here are a few places to get started with general resources and for specific activites.

Online resources for getting started:

• National Archives (NARA) Genealogy for Kids: www.archives.gov/education/family-history
• FamilyTree Magazine's How to Get Kids Interested in Family History Research: https://familytreemagazine.com/kids/junior-genealogists/
• The Family History Guide Kids Corner: https://thefhguide.com/act-children.htm
• American Ancestors Youth Education Resources: https://www.americanancestors.org/tools/youth-education-resources

Charts and forms for kids:

• 3-Generation family history tree (from the Mid-Continent Public Library, St. Louis, MO), designed for kids
• Basic Ancestral Chart (from the National Archives)
• Pedigree Chart, from zapthegrandmagap, designed for kids

Resources for specialized activities:

• Resources for for celebrating family with crafts (from Genealogy-Gencrafts)
• Resources for learning and doing local history (from the Library of Congress)
• Interviewing and creating oral histories (from FamilySearch.org) (all ages)
• Preserving family stories (from the American Folklife Center) (for kids)
• Resources from FamilySearch.org (all ages)