Teaching Children
Family History


“Family History,” Resources by Topic (2021).

“Family History,” Resources by Topic

Family History

Matt and Mandy” (Friend, Mar. 2020).Matt and Mandy learn about how they are related to their cousins in Australia.

The Temple Challenge” ( Friend or Liahona, Oct. 2019).President Joy D. Jones of the General Primary Presidency shares a story of a boy who found information for one of his ancestors and was baptized and confirmed for him in the temple.

Family History, Step by Step” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2019).A story about a girl who found information and photos about her great-great-grandmother, put them in FamilySearch.org, and then went to the temple.

Getting to Know Your Family” ( Friend or Liahona, Feb. 2019).Part of the “From the First Presidency” series. President Dallin H. Oaks talks about the importance of learning about your ancestors. Includes ideas and an invitation for throwing a getting-to-know-you party for one of your ancestors.

Following Faithful Examples” (Friend, Sept. 2017).Read about family history.

I Can Do Family History!” (Friend, Sept. 2017).Share a family story, and make sure it’s written down.

The Treasure Box” (Friend, Mar. 2017).Tasha, Patrick, and Zach can’t wait to open their dad’s treasure box.

Family Story Quiz” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2015).A game to help you learn more about your family and their stories.

Lindsay’s Family Puzzle” ( Friend or Liahona, Sept. 2015).Lindsay loves doing family history and finds comfort in the fan chart taped above her bed.

Anna’s Journey” ( Friend or Liahona, Jul. 2015).Anna travels from Sweden to Utah as an early pioneer.

I’m Going There Someday” ( Friend or Liahona, Jul. 2015).Mary writes about her first visit to the temple.

Family History Mystery: The Mystery of the Heirloom” (Friend, Jan. 2015).Learn how to be a family history detective. Check out other 2015 issues for more family history mysteries!