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One of the first questions you will undoubtably have to answer is, "What is genealogy?" Simply stated, genealogy is the study and research of family relationships. In sharing old photographs with your children, they will be able to discover how the people pictured are related to them, but this is not all they will learn. They will also observe the hairstyles, scenery, type of clothes worn, etc. of that time period, learning about history in the process. The photographs you share may depict a special occasion (birthday, wedding anniversary, etc.). If you have memories or a special story associated with these photographs, this is the time to share them with your child. Be prepared for many questions!
The Fledgling Reporter Remembering family members who are no longer with us is another way to introduce children to their family history. Special memories of their lives can be shared and recorded as part of that ancestor's history. Another idea would be to construct a "Memory Book" of that person's life. Children can include photos, genealogy forms with researched information, and stories. In this way, kids will see their ancestors' lives unfolding before them.
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