💥 R.O.O.T.S.T.E.C.H. - 8 Ways RootsTech Can Engage Youth and Children 💥
RootsTech 2022 by FamilySearch is almost here! Filled with so many resources, ideas, and ways to connect and just lots of family history fun. 😀
RootsTech is also a way to connect youth and children to their heritage and family history. How? Let's take a look at letter by letter:
R: Relatives! Check out Relatives at RootsTech to connect with new, living cousins. As you get to know each other, you can share family stories and find new ways to share and connect.
O: Outstanding Opportunities to Connect! Besides the amazing 2022 content and resources that will be available on March 3rd, when you register for RootsTech, you will also have access to awesome 2021 content. Check out the youth's Quest for Connection and the outstanding opportunities and activities to engage them in family history.
O: Outstanding Opportunities to Share! Using one of the #Choose Connection social media challenges, share your creativity and express how you connect with your family history. Or, come up with your own! Here are some ideas to get started.
T: Terrific Topics! Check out all the recorded sessions on topics about engaging youth and children in family history. From discovery activities to Gen Z to maps and games, there's a plethora of fun ideas you'll want to try with the youth in your life.
S: Surname Search! Discover something new about your surname for any age. See the video about it here. And, for even more fun, see how you might be related to your friends using your surnames.
T: Top-notch Talks! Hear from Molly Yeh on The Food Network to American actor, Matthew Modine, from "Stranger Things"; comedian, Maysoon Zayid; Ghanian former professional boxer, Azumeh Nelson; and more interesting keynote talks and heartwarming stories from around the world about family, food, heritage, life experience, and culture.
E: Expo Hall! New tools, innovative ideas, and helpful tips, oh, my! Check out all the new and exciting ways to engage your family members, including youth, in family history.
C: #Choose Connection! Did you know that "Choose Connection" is the RootsTech 2022 theme? And, a song was created just for the occasion sung by "The Voice" contestant, Aaliyah Rose? Check it out here. Then, share ways on social media with your family and friends about how you choose connection.
H: Heritage! View fun videos about food, dancing, and different cultures around the world. When the RootsTech 2022 sessions go live on March 3rd, search the sessions for these inspiring videos. Then, try a new dish, dance, or tradition from the country of your ancestors.
