Family History Friday (FHF): School!

What does

SCHOOL

 have to do with Family History?

You can include an ancestor

in your children's homework assignment!!

I realize for most of our children, 

school is almost out for the summer. 

So remember this, for future reference!  

Some ancestors might be famous. Some may have played a significant part in history. Some might have been in attendance at a historic event. Maybe an ancestor knew, or was an aquaintence of someone famous.

Children can use one of the stories

from an ancestors life, 

 to do a homework assignment.

It's a great way for them to get to know their ancestor.

My children have done reports on John Sayer,

 when learning about early American history.

Also, they have done projects that involved the pilgrims. I even had the opportunity to go to one my children's classroom to talk about the pilgrims. Fun!!!

Queen Victoria

One of our ancestors, is said to have been a "lady in waiting" for Queen Victoria. Part of the story passed down, is that the queen would come in and sit with them and sew. She loved visiting with those around her and she treated those who worked for her with kindness and love. I love that story! I would love to do more research on that. If one of my children had a report or assignment about world civilizations/United Kingdom, it might be more fun to encourage my child to do research in an area that meant more to our family. It helps them to love history and family. Try it with your children! It's fun!

Happy Family History Friday. Love, Joy