My 8th grade son must complete a family heritage album for his history class by May 2013. I love genealogy but it makes his eyes glaze over (as well as many of my extended family). My mission is to find ways to make this a fun assignment. Rather than just names and dates in a family tree, I want to make his ancestors come alive. Please comment with any ideas you have!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Road Trip!!!
We've got a 4 hour trip to my husband's family reunion, so I'm ready to use the drive time wisely. I bought this book for my husband a decade ago and he hasn't touched it once. So now I'm thinking I'll let my sons take turns picking a question and I'll digitally tape his answer. Then once we get to the reunion, I have my Descendant Chart ready to tape to the wall in our gathering room. One added bonus from Ancestry was that they had yearbook pictures from several of the relatives from the 60s to the 80s. That should stimulate some chuckles and hopefully some entertaining stories. Looking forward to it!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Considering My Teen's Personal Story
I am so very thankful that when my boys were in preschool and filled out a form with their favorite things, I saved it. I would sometimes remember to ask them the same questions on their birthday. So the other day we had a great laugh at their answers over the years. It's such a fun way to track my childrens' history as they grow up. I'm hoping Michael will be brave enough to include them in his family heritage book!
1. My favorite TV show is__________
1. My favorite TV show is__________
2. What I like best
about myself is________
3. My favorite thing
to eat for supper is ________
4. My favorite color
is ________
5. Other children
think I'm________
6. My favorite song
is________
7. What I like best
about my mother is________
8. My best school
subject is________
9. My favorite video
game is________
10. When I have to work around the house, I________
11. What I like best about my father is________
12. I like my teacher when________
13. My favorite movie is________
14. I think my bedtime should be________
15. When I have free time, I like to________
16. When I grow up, I want to________
17. I like people who________
18. What I would like to change about me is________
19. I do not like people who________
20. If I had lots of money, I would________
21. Favorite restaurant________
22. Favorite flavor ice cream________
23. Favorite friend________
24. Favorite book________
25. Favorite hobbies________
26. Favorite board game________
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