Preschool family tree worksheet
A one-page family tree for young children. Type your child’s name to get a big dotted name in the Me box, and add other names if you want them traced too. Leave boxes blank for the child to write or draw.
Preview every page
The preview is included in the PDF.
What is on the page
The tree has four grandparent boxes across the top, two parent boxes in the middle, and a large Me box at the bottom with the child’s name in dotted letters. A row below holds two sibling boxes and one for a pet, and two lines at the bottom finish the sentence Our family likes to. Lines connect each pair of grandparent boxes to the parent below, and the parents to the child. Only the names you type are traced; every other box has a writing line.
Families come in many shapes
Not every child has two parents, two siblings, or four grandparents, and the boxes are labelled only in small type. Cross out a label and write in Grandma, Stepdad, Foster mom, Aunt, or My grown-ups. Leave boxes empty if they do not apply, or draw a pet, a friend, or a favorite toy. Teachers sometimes rename the activity People who love me or My family tree so that every child feels included. A conversation about who lives at home and who the child feels close to is more useful than filling every box.
How to use it with a young child
- Talk first. Ask who is in the family and what the child calls each person.
- Trace the name. Start with the big dotted name in the Me box.
- Add names. Type a name for a parent or sibling so the child traces that name too, or write the name for them to copy.
- Draw or glue a photo. A small drawing or a photo cut-out in each box makes the sheet personal.
- Finish the sentence. Write what the family likes to do; an adult can scribe the words.
Writing and recognition goals
For three-year-olds the goal is recognition: pointing to the name and saying who is who. Four-year-olds can trace their own name and the names of one or two family members. Five-year-olds can copy names on the lines and add short words. Tracing a name that matters to the child usually holds attention better than a drill. If the name is long, shorten it to what the child calls the person. Follow with a regular preschool name tracing sheet, or the all about me worksheet.
Privacy and display tips
Names stay in your browser; nothing is uploaded, and no photographs are needed to use the page. If the sheet will be displayed on a classroom wall, use first names or the names a child uses at home, and leave out surnames, addresses, and phone numbers. Check the class policy about sharing family details before a display goes up.
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Good to know
Can I change the labels on the boxes?
The labels are small and can be crossed out. Write in Grandma, Aunt, Stepdad, or any word that fits your family, or leave boxes blank.
Is there a place for pets and siblings?
Yes. A row below the tree has two sibling boxes and one pet box.
Does the child’s name have to be traced?
The name in the Me box is traced from the first line you type. Add more lines to trace parent, sibling, and pet names too.
Are the names saved anywhere?
No. Names are used only by your browser to draw the page and the PDF.