Family Tree Template for Children

A family tree is a chart depicting individuals that are related to each other. They belong to a same extended family and share common ancestry. As the chart is made in the form of a tree, it is known as a family tree. A family tree is one of the most important aspect of genealogy which helps in understanding the relation between individuals, and also provides information about one's ancestry, etc. How many of us exactly know the names of our ancestors? Well, if you are interested in knowing it, you can take help of elder members of the family and create your own family tree. Believe me, it will definitely be a fun activity to do. If you do not know how to make a family tree, take a look at the following tips and template as they will be helpful to you.

How to Make a Family Tree

Before actually making the family tree, you need to do a lot of research and collect sufficient information for the same. In case you are making a larger family tree, including the extended family members, you will have to collect a lot of data and sort it out accordingly. But, let us begin with the family tree of your immediate family, because, once you have an idea, it will be easier for you to try the one with the larger or extended family.

• Consult your parents or the elders in the family for the names of the oldest known family members (mostly, great grandparents) and family tree search. Jot down the names and mention the exact relation along with it. For e.g. George Fontaine (paternal great-grandfather), Mary Fontaine (paternal great-grandmother), and so on. Gather as many names and data as possible, by consulting family members.
• Now, make a soft copy or a rough diagram of your family tree on a paper or using a software. You can go through the following family tree template to get an idea. The templates and downloadable forms given at the end of the article will help in making a family tree.
• Once the rough diagram is done, get it checked by the elders, and then work on your fair copy on a chart or a colorful paper. You can either draw a family tree by freehand drawing or make use of the printable family tree samples given below.
• Put the names of ancestors and relatives in appropriate places, beginning with the youngest or the eldest.
• This was the basic family tree diagram. You can also use creative family tree ideas for creating a fancy family tree. You can decorate it, include pictures of the family members, etc.

Blank Family Tree Template

Now that the idea of making a family tree seems so interesting and fun to do, here is a blank family tree template that will make your job easier. You can either take this as a reference for making your family tree, or download and print these templates and use them directly. Take a look at the following template of a family tree for a large family.

This is a family tree template with siblings in which the pink color represents the female family members while the blue stands for the male members in the family. You should note that your name appears in the topmost part while the oldest known members are named at the bottom of the tree. In order to make a creative family tree, you can draw shapes of flowers, teddy bear, apples, etc. in place of circles and squares. Similarly, as mentioned above, pasting tiny pictures of persons can make the family tree more appealing and easy to understand.

Printable Family Tree Template

Now, if you wish to sketch your own family tree, here are some free and easy-to-download family tree templates. In these forms, you will find ready-made diagrams which can be used directly for making a family tree. You can print these forms, put in the right data and make your own family tree.

• Free Family Tree Template for Children - Sample 1
• Free Family Tree Template for Children - Sample 2
• Blank Family Tree Template

I hope this family tree template was helpful to you to make your own chart or family tree, and trace your ancestry. This can also be a creative activity for the entire family to do together. So, get going and make a decorative family tree that will proudly adorn your wall. Good luck!