Weekend craft: Branch out and make a family tree

Making a family trees is an interesting and a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your child while teaching them about their ancestry.

October 23, 2021

Caxton reporter 1 minute read

Weekend craft: Branch out and make a family tree — While there are no set rules on what to include in a family tree, a simple tree is often easier for younger children to compile and understand.

Kids are naturally curious to learn about their extended family members, their ancestry, and their identity. Helping your little one make a family tree will help your child discover more about themselves.

What is a family tree?

A family tree is a genealogy chart that shows a person’s lineage. The tree depicts generations of family members and their intergenerational interactions. Making a family tree has numerous advantages for children. It can aid in the formation of a core identity and the bonding of family. It’s simple to construct your own family tree at home, so keep reading for instructions on how to do it.

The perfect Saturday DIY craft

This family tree project is a great way to keep little hands busy and it’s a fun way for children to learn about their family history.

What you’ll need:

White, black, and coloured cardboard
Scissors
Glue
Photos of family members

How to make the tree:

Draw a tree on black cardboard and cut it out.
Draw leaves and birds on the coloured cardboard and cut out.
Draw circles on coloured cardboard and cut them out.
Cut photos of family members out and paste them in the middle of the circles.
Paste the tree trunk in the middle of the white cardboard.
Arrange the photos of the family members in the tree.
Fill in the gaps between the photos with the leaves and birds.

October 23, 2021

Caxton reporter 1 minute read

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Weekend craft: Branch out and make a family tree

Making a family trees is an interesting and a fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon with your child while teaching them about their ancestry.

October 23, 2021

Caxton reporter 1 minute read

Kids are naturally curious to learn about their extended family members, their ancestry, and their identity. Helping your little one make a family tree will help your child discover more about themselves.

What is a family tree?

A family tree is a genealogy chart that shows a person’s lineage. The tree depicts generations of family members and their intergenerational interactions. Making a family tree has numerous advantages for children. It can aid in the formation of a core identity and the bonding of family. It’s simple to construct your own family tree at home, so keep reading for instructions on how to do it.