All the DAZE Productions: Father DAZE

King for a Day

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 hand prints

Paint hand prints all over the back. On the front, print "My DAD deserves a pat on the back."

Footprints as the head of a deer and hand prints 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, confetti or whatever and cover with clear contact paper. Viola!

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:
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 hand print 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 counter top. 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.