Family Tree Project- All About Me- Social Studies for 1st & 2nd Grade

Help your students explore their own family history with this simple, hands-on Family Tree Project! In this activity, students first learn what a family tree is and why it’s important. Then, they create their own tree by drawing pictures or cutting out photos of family members and writing their names in the boxes. This project is perfect for young learners because it combines social studies with art, writing, and personal connections.

This resource makes a wonderful introduction to family heritage, community, and identity. It’s engaging, meaningful, and easy to adapt for any classroom or homeschool setting.

✨ What’s Included:

• Kid-friendly explanation of what a family tree is (nothing controversial)
  
• Printable family tree template- highly customizable for all types of families (you choose who to include)
  
• Step-by-step instructions for parents/teachers
  
• Options for drawing, coloring, or pasting pictures
  

📚 Standards Alignment:

1st Grade Social Studies

• 1.1 – Understand past, present, and future through family and personal history
  
• 1.2 – Compare and contrast family life now and long ago
  
• 1.4 – Learn about the different backgrounds of people in their community (If shared in a classroom setting)
  

2nd Grade Social Studies

• 2.1 – Understand how individuals and families lived in earlier times
  
• 2.2 – Understand the diversity of cultures within the United States
  

This activity makes a great addition to back-to-school, All About Me units, or community/family studies.

*This is an individual worksheet from Stories in History's 1st and 2nd grade social studies curriculum called My World, My Story, coming out Spring 2026