Binding Generations with Ancestor Themed Gifts and Games

"Genealogies, family stories, historical accounts, and traditions … form a bridge between past and
future and bind generations together in ways that no other keepsake can." - Elder Neuenschwander

Ancestor Card Game- Create an “Authors” type card game using interesting facts
about your ancestors.

Ancestor Quote Book - Simple or Fancy (PicMonkey) - Assemble inspiring quotes
from your ancestors in a simple book or print to display for home decor.

Ancestor Story Book - Use a photo editor to tell a story using photo prints with text and then
slip them into the sleeves of a 4x6 photo book.

Ancestor Family Night Art - Help children learn about their ancestors in family home evening
as they illustrate the interesting events from someone’s life story.

Online Family History Games/Activities customized to your family tree

Geneopoardy If you think you know your family tree, try out this fun game and prove your
knowledge to your friends and family. Enjoy hours of entertainment in Family Home
Evenings, at family reunions or just on your own.

Pedigree Pie Where in the world are your roots? This visual helps you explore which
countries your ancestors are from.

Wheel of Family Fortune  Can you be the first to guess your ancestor’s name? My children
love to spin the wheel!

Ancestor Games  Create printables (Word Search/Crossword/Matching/etc.) with your
family tree info.  Explore more games/visuals at the BYU family history technology lab site

Family Search Family History Activities including
In Home Activities - A myriad of activity ideas that would be great to do on the Sabbath or FHE
Compare A Face - Who do you most resemble?
All About Me - Name Origin, Events in your birth year, etc.
Picture My Heritage - Place your face into a "heritage" picture
Record My Story - Record your life history and experiences using organized prompts
Links to view ancestors who lived in Nauvoo, served in WWI, Women of Faith, Missionary Calls, etc.

Learn How to Find Temple Names and/or Explore and Upload Memories on FamilySearch

Learn from Home-watch brief training videos on the Rexburg Family History Site

Visit the Family History Center and attend a class or receive one on one assistance.
View "Record My Story" prompts to start recording your personal family history.