Teaching your kids about their family history is not only important to help them form their identity, but it can also be a lot of fun. How so? Well, there are several games you can play with to get your kids closer to their roots while they get to know their ancestors. Here are four options.
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1.Trivia. Prepare a list of questions about your family members, including the ones who are no longer with us. The questions can include topics like hobbies, likes and dislikes, anecdotes and special talents. When you get everyone together, read the questions and allow whomever raises their hand first to answer. The winner will be the one with the most accurate answers.
2. Guess the character. For starters, you must have at least two groups. On different papers, each group gets to write the names of several family members. Once done, put the names in a bag and each group gets to choose one pieces of paper. The point of the game is for each group to guess the other group's family member within the allotted time by asking questions.
3. Tell the story. Get together photos of different members of your family and put them on top of a table, one on top of the other with the faces down, like you would do a deck of cards. Then, each player has to grab one of the photos and tell at least 10 facts or stories about the family member. If the player is not able to do so, he or she won't score a point. The winner is the player with most points.
4. Family tree. Work on a family tree and make it as complex and extensive as you wish, but make sure that both the names and the photos you use can be moved around. The game consists of reorganizing the family tree in the least amount of time possible. Keep in mind that you can play in teams or individually.
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