Family Activities – Page 2 – The Family History Guide Blog

December 26, 2017

Are You Ready to Make 2018 a Fantastic Family History Year?

Whether you’re new to family history or a seasoned researcher, the beginning of the year is a great time to evaluate where you are right now in your family history journey, and where you would like to be at the end of the year. What would you like to learn to do? What would you like to improve? Are there...

Family History Activities/General/Learning/Memories/Navigation

November 30, 2017

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas Party – memories in the making

Christmas is a perfect time to create a celebration for someone you love. Why not plan an It’s A Wonderful Life Christmas Party to focus on friendship, gratitude, charity, and love – and to honor someone who has influenced your life for good? This is also a fantastic opportunity to record and preserve memories as they are shared. This idea...

Family History Activities/Memories

November 30, 2017

Family History Activities for the Sabbath Day (see Day #3 “Light the World” Initiative)

Day#3 of the Light The World Initiative: “Jesus taught: Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.—Matthew 12:12…God designated the Sabbath as a day of rest, but that doesn’t mean we should be idle on this day. Instead, we should use our time and talents to bless others.” Some ideas are listed on the “Light the World” website...

Family History Activities

November 27, 2017

Making Family History–Letters to Yourself

According to the production team of the Make History website, making family history is two-fold: 1) Make something new that documents, creates, or contributes to your family history, and 2) Make something of yourself that enhances or contributes to your family legacy. Check out these suggestions from the Make History Website and on the list of fun ideas on The Family History...

Family History Activities

November 15, 2017

Anytime Pie Night and Thanksgiving Party Games from The Family History Guide = Holiday Fun!

In many parts of the world, the Thanksgiving holiday is quickly approaching and anticipation is mounting for this perfect opportunity to make fun memories with our families. To add to the festivities, consider planning a Pie Night to accommodate those family members who can’t make it to Thanksgiving day celebrations (but can join the family another day or time) or plan...

Family History Activities/Memories

November 9, 2017

Serving a Side Dish of Family Stories for Thanksgiving Dinner – or Any Time!

The Family History Guide Activities Section makes it easy to include family history fun in your Thanksgiving celebration. New activities you choose to do this year just may become traditions that make Thanksgiving day more fun, meaningful, and memorable for years to come. Traditions are unique and varied wherever and whenever you find families celebrating a day of gratitude. What comes...

Family History Activities/Memories

September 26, 2017

Fun With Family History Games and Apps

Along with a myriad of activity ideas and resources, The Family History Guide Kids Corner includes links to family history apps and games to give children an alternative to some that are less productive and educational. They are so much fun and a great way to help kids get interested in family history. A few of our grandchildren were playing a game...

Family History Activities/Memories/Technology

September 13, 2017

Visit the Discovery Center in SLC, Utah – a Fun Family History Activity Idea

One of the ideas from the family section in the Family History Guide is to visit the Salt Lake City Family History Library DISCOVERY CENTER to find out about your ancestors! Open for LDS church members and non-members, the Family History Library at 35 N West Temple in Salt Lake City, hosts a myriad of interactive discovery experiences. Check it out...

Family History Activities

September 12, 2017

Recording Family History Stories – tips from The Family History Guide

The Family History Guide’s Family Section is the place to go to find suggestions for preserving your family history stories. One idea is to interview parents and grandparents (or anyone!) while gathering in a story room at an LDS Family History Center. Be assured that your video recording will be of high quality and that assistants will be there to help. The Riverton Family...

Family History Activities/Technology

September 12, 2017

Using The Family History Guide Trackers with your Family

The Family History Guide online trackers provide a fun, efficient way to track your progress through the Family History Guide from anywhere you have internet access. They help you know what you do and don’t know, and provide a solution to what happens sometimes when you stare at the computer and are not sure what to do next in your...

Family History Activities/Learning/Technology

Tag: Family Activities

Are You Ready to Make 2018 a Fantastic Family History Year?

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Christmas Party – memories in the making

Family History Activities for the Sabbath Day (see Day #3 “Light the World” Initiative)

Making Family History–Letters to Yourself

Anytime Pie Night and Thanksgiving Party Games from The Family History Guide = Holiday Fun!

Serving a Side Dish of Family Stories for Thanksgiving Dinner – or Any Time!

Fun With Family History Games and Apps

Visit the Discovery Center in SLC, Utah – a Fun Family History Activity Idea

Recording Family History Stories – tips from The Family History Guide

Using The Family History Guide Trackers with your Family