Have you Tried? Father's Day Gift Ideas Give Dad a royal treasure--make him King for a Day! Let him wear a crown made of cardboard and wrapped in tinfoil. Give him a scepter made out of paper towel tubes and place a cape upon his shoulders. For the whole day, pamper him like true royalty! Surprise Dad with a super clean car wash! Let Dad sleep in and have the kids help clean the car inside and out! When Dad wakes up, he'll have a car that sparkles! Make Fathers Day coupons for chores, breakfast in bed, or big kiss. Paper weights - paint rocks or do plaster of Paris handprints Card containing a poem from the child; dictate their answer to what do you Like best about your father. Father collage from pictures of men and children cut from magazines - have Then dictate a story describing their choices and what they mean. A desk blotter or mouse pad from pictures on construction paper that has Been contact papered. A pencil holder, decorate a strip of construction paper in any fashion then Contact paper it around a can brought from home. Decorate baby food jars for Dad to use in the garage to hold nuts, bolts, And screws. making plants in glass jars as a gift idea? tracing child's silhouettes for cards? Have dads bring in pictures of themselves? Ask the children to find the picture of their Father. Make Dad Breakfast Invite Dad to visit child's classroom. Play golf or design a mini putt course in your living room/classroom to share with Dad Host a B.B.Q for Dad Serve "Donuts for Dad" Help the kids make up a play or a song for dad and perform it for him on his special day. Before Fathers Day, get dad to pick the menu for the entire day and mom and the kids have to serve him. Anything he wants, even if its potato chips for breakfast! Help the kids scan their favourite picture of themselves, then use a photo editing program to write a message on the image and e-mail it to him. If you have a CD burner, make a CD with all of dad's favourite songs for him. Are you really cyber-savy? Make dad a Web page telling dad how wonderful he is! Does dad love to golf? Build a miniature golf course in the living room or the back yard. Does dad work in an office? Have a photo of the kids scanned onto a mouse pad so dad can always see their smiling faces - or simply frame a nice picture of mom and the kids - or you could make dad a colourful desk organizer. c.2007-2008 |
The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of the idea for Father's Day while listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father after her mother died, Sonora wanted her father to know how special he was to her. Sonora's father was born in June, so she chose to hold the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane, Washington on the 19th of June 1910. Art: Dad's Favorite T-Shirt Materials: T-shirt, Unsweetened Kool-Aid, Vinegar, Small plastic bowls, Plastic gloves, Rubber bands NOTE: For every color you wish to use, put 1 package Kool-Aid and 1 ounce of vinegar in individual plastic bowls. Mix until Kool-Aid is dissolved. Directions: Using rubber bands, pull and twist T-shirt into different shapes. Dip rubber-banded ends in bowls (make sure you wear gloves or your hands will stain). To set colors, iron on medium-high using an ironing cloth between shirt and iron. Let set for 24 hours before washing. To be safe. wash separately the first time. Launder T-shirt as usual and it's ready to wear.NOTE: Don't put softener on the T-shirt if you pre-wash it as the dye will not take. Fabric Painting Ideas Purchase fabric paint. Pour into a paper plate. Have children dip their hands in the paint or sponge brush paint onto their hands. Stamp hands onto T-Shirt, apron or pillowcase. Use fabric marker or fabric paint and brush to print messages to go with the handprints Paint handprints all over the back. On the front, print "My DAD deserves a pat on the back." Footprints as the head of a deer and handprints for antlers -- make 2. Print "I'm Rich. I've got 2 bucks!" King of the Grill Apron Is your dad king of the grill? Get him a gift he deserves. What you'll need: 1 fabric apron with pockets, Acrylic paints in assorted colors, Small plates or saucers, Towels, Paint brush, Glue gun, Buttons, Assortment of grilling tools What to do: Lay apron on a flat surface. Pour paints into different plates. Have your child(ren) dip a flat hand into the paint and press directly onto the apron. Lift it straight up so the paint doesn't smear. Wipe excess paint from hands and wash in warm, soapy water. Paint "Dad" or other familiar family sayings on apron. Set aside and allow it to dry completely. If desired, glue on funny buttons or trinkets and fill the apron's pocket(s) with an assortment of grilling tools! What a great gift for dad! TV Remote Control Holder Materials: Small Pringles Can, 24 Craft Sticks, Vinyl Letters to spell "DAD", Tacky Glue, Vinyl Scraps, Rubber Band Directions: Spread a thin layer of tacky glue all over the outside of a small Pringles can. Cover the can with craft sticks lining up the bottom of the sticks with the bottom of the Pringles can. Hold in place with a rubber band while drying. Glue on the vinyl letters spelling "DAD". Cut two strips of vinyl 3/4" x 12". Glue one around the bottom of the can and the other around the top of the can. Gift Idea: Coffee Filter Melts Materials: Large Coffee Filters , Crayon stubs , Cheese Grater , Foil , Cookie Sheet What to Do: Cover the cookie sheet with foil. Open and press two large coffee filters on the cookie sheet. Begin dropping little stubs of old crayons on the coffee filters. Grate some larger crayons and drop shavings on coffee filters. Place cookie sheet in warm oven (200 F) Leave oven open to watch crayon begin melting. This usually only takes a couple minutes. Remove when melted let cool then hold up to the light to enjoy the colors. Personalized CD Coasters We all get those CD's in the mail that we are probably not going to use. Decorate it with sequins, glitter, con-fetti or whatever and cover with clear contact paper. Voila! Signs Small signs are easily made wood. Base coat any color and sand the edges for a warn look. Drill 2 holes in each upper corner to hang with a wire or attach a picture hook on the back. Tie on a torn piece of fabric or hot glue an appropriate miniature for further embellishment. Sign Ideas: Daddy's are Made for Loving A Father is a Gift from God For Fishermen: Hooked on Dad Dad's Fix-It Shop: Broken Toys and Feelings Mended Dad's Boss Mom Said Dad's Garden - Mom's Weeds Beer Glass Candle Materials: Wax Gold Colored crayons for color , Wick , Fork , Spoon , Glass Beer Mug, Stick Directions: Set up your candle with the wick supported by a stick across the glass. After you have slowly melted and colored the wax in a double boiler CAREFULLY pour the wax in the mug to within 2 inches from the top. The wax is VERY HOT. It may even help to use some old pot holders when handling the double boiler. Once it is cool you will add the "head". Wait for your melted wax to form a skin on top and whip it with a fork then spoon it on top of your candle. Trim your wick to a quarter inch, and you're all finished. Napkin Rings Materials: Assorted Beans (4 or More Varieties), Empty Paper Towel Tube, Low Temp Glue Gun, Scissors Directions: Cut empty paper towel tubes into 1-1/4" rings. Use glue gun to Attach beans all around ring in a decorative pattern. "King for a Day" Crown Materials: Cardboard (you can use an old cereal box), Aluminum foil, Scissors, Glue, Ruler, Stapler, Construction paper, Sequins, glitter, etc. (optional), One of Dad's hats, Piece of newspaper or other long paper Directions: Cut a strip about one inch wide the whole length of the newspaper. You will use this to measure the circumference your dad's head. Take the newspaper strip and place it around the inside of the hat. (Keep one end still with your thumb and cover the band part inside all the way around. Tear off any extra.) This is how long your crown will need to be to fit your father. Cut the cardboard box apart into panels (flat parts.) Lay the two big panels next to each other with their "short sides" touching. Use your "newspaper ruler" to measure how long the crown needs to be. Trim off any extra length. Cut another piece off of the newspaper (about five inches wide.) Fold about three inches over. Continue to fold the paper into three inch sections. When it is all folded, cut a "v" into the top of one of the "short" sides. Open the paper and see your crown pattern! Trace your pattern onto the cardboard and cut it out. Carefully cover the crown with aluminum foil. Cut pretend "jewels" out of construction paper and glue them on your crown. You may even want to cut out letters to spell "dad" or "the king" or something else. Glue on sequins or glitter if you have them. When you are finished decorating, get a grownup to staple the crown together. A Handful of Love for Dad This is an easy handmade card project! You need red construction paper and white copy paper. First, trace your child's hand twice on the red paper. Cut out the hand shapes and set aside. Cut out a red heart out of the construction paper, and a smaller heart out of the white copy paper. On the white heart, draw a self-portrait and write "ME" along with your Happy Father's Day message. Glue the white heart to the middle of the red heart. Now staple the hand cutouts to the top of the heart so that the fingers intertwine and cover the picture. On the top hand write "Look inside so you can see." Then on the second hand cutout write "Who loves you best. Of course it is...” When Dad opens it up, he'll see "ME!" DAD'S SURVIVAL KIT Materials: small box, magazines, scissors, glue, pencils, crayons, paper, envelope, string, contact paper, assorted goodies Directions: Decorate a small box with a picture collage from magazines or drawings and secure it with clear contact paper. What goes inside? What does dad need to remember that you are thinking of him? Dad needs a photo of you, maybe surrounded by a homemade frame. He'll need a paper heart to remind him you care. A Band-aid in case he needs some TLC a Quarter or a Phone card so he can call home. (Or ride the pony at the store) A home made ID card with your fingerprints on it so he knows what kid he belongs to. A drawing of you and him eating Mom's cookies together or some other activity you share. A piece of paper, and a stamped, addressed envelope, to mail you a letter A Hershey's kiss (or a lipstick print on paper) A personal item such as a rock, if you and dad like to collect them, or a fish hook taped to a card... Write a note to dad in your best printing. A tracing of your handprint with a piece of string glued around one of the fingers, and words that say "Don't forget, I'm thinking of you" One of your small toys, like a small action figure or doll. So he can think about playing with you. Things you can never find when you need them, a rubber band, a paper clip, a thumb tack, a safety pin... Put everything inside the box, tie the box shut with a ribbon or a piece of yarn and label it "Dad's survival kit" Car Wash Kit Most fathers already seem to have everything they could possibly need, which makes choosing Father's Day gifts a challenge. Instead of the old standbys -- another tie, golf balls -- this year give him something he can really use: elbow grease. Fill a galvanized bucket with car-washing necessities like a chamois or diaper cloth, soap, wax, glass cleaner, natural sponges, and a squeegee; then attach a coupon for three car washings. Dramatic Play Have children bring in favorite articles of Dad's clothing and have them play dress up. Play role-reversal with them, you act like the child and have them act like the Dad. Language A Little Girl Needs Daddy A little girl needs Daddy For many, many things: Like holding her high off the ground Where the sunlight sings! Like being the deep music That tells her all is right When she awakens frantic with The terrors of the night. Like being the great mountain That rises in her heart And shows her how she might get home When all else falls apart. Like giving her the love That is her sea and air, So diving deep or soaring high She'll always find him there Music A Special Friend (to the tune of "B-I-N-G-O") I have a very special friend, And Daddy is his name-o, D-a-d-d-y, D-a-d-d-y, D-a-d-d-y, and Daddy is his name-o! He always loves and cares for me, And Daddy is his name-o, D-a-d-d-y, D-a-d-d-y, D-a-d-d-y, and Daddy is his name-o! I Love You (to the tune of "London Bridge") Daddy, Daddy, I love you! I love you! I love you! Daddy, Daddy, I love you! Yes, I do! You Are Special (to the tune of "Are You Sleeping?") You are special, you are special, Every day, every day! Now on Father's Day Oh my dearest Daddy, I will say, "I love you!" Recipes: CHEWY BROWNIE COOKIES Ingredients : 2/3 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Preparation : Heat oven to 375 F. Combine Crisco, light brown sugar, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat eggs into creamed mixture. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until just blended. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375 F for 7 minutes, or until cookies are set. Cookies will appear soft and moist - take care not to over bake. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes. Place sheets of foil on countertop. Remove cookies to foil to cool completely. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Ingredients : 2 1/4 c flour 1/3 c Hershey's cocoa 1 t. baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 c. butter or margarine, softened 3/4 c granulated sugar 3/4 c packed light brown sugar 1 t vanilla extract t2 eggs 2 c (12-oz pkg) semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c chopped nuts (optional) Preparation : Heat oven to 375F. Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla with electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs; beat well. Gradually mix flour mixture, beating well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Makes About 5 dozen cookies. APPLE CREAM DESSERT Ingredients : 1 1/2 cups Graham Crackers; Crushed or Crumbed 1/4 cup Butter; Melted 1-14 oz. can Sweetened Condensed Milk 1/4 cup Lemon Juice 1 cup Sour Cream 1-21 oz. can Apple Pie Filling 1/4 cup Pecans; Chopped 1/4 tsp. Ground Cinnamon Preparation : In a medium mixing bowl combine butter and graham cracker crumbs. Pat mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. In a separate bowl, combine condensed milk, sour cream and lemon juice. Evenly spread the milk and cream mixture over the crust. Gently spoon on apple pie filling. Sprinkle the pecans and cinnamon over the of the pie filling top. Bake in a 350-F degree pre-heated oven for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 to 15-minuted before serving. Refrigerate any dessert that remains (Serves 6) STRAWBERRY MUFFINS Ingredients : 2 1/2 C Flour 2/3 C Sugar 1 T Baking soda 3/4 Ts Cinnamon 1/2 Ts Salt 2 C Fresh strawberries, sliced 1 C Buttermilk 1/3 C Butter - Melted 1 1/4 Ts Vanilla extract 1 Egg - Slightly Beaten 1 Egg white - SlightlyBeaten Vegetable cooking spray 1 1/2 Tb Sugar Preparation : Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well. Add fresh strawberries; stir well, and make a well in center of mixture. Combine buttermilk and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Divide batter evenly among 18 muffin cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar evenly over muffins. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans immediately; let cool on a wire rack. |
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