Father's Day Games for Kids

Get the little ones into Father's Day mode with some online fun.

At AKidsHeart.com, the Tie Memory Game is a simple matching game, with a nice message when you're done. I like the mini-golf as well (although I didn't see which way the arrow was pointing at first, and was 13 over par on the first hole. . .) If jig-saw puzzles are a favorite, there's a Victorian one that's very sweet.

Something sure to be treasured is a recording of your child explaining why his or her daddy is so special. Encourage lots of chatter by asking questions (phrased for age-appropriateness, of course:

• What does daddy look like?
• What is his name?
• What is your grandfather's name?
• What is daddy's job?
• What do you like to do most with your father?
• What is your dad's favorite activity?
• What is your father's favorite meal?
• Tell me about a fond memory you have about you and your dad.
• What does your father do in his free time? Does he have a special hobby?
• Does your dad play sports?
• Which games does your father play with you?
• Does your dad have tools?
• Tell me about your father's car.
• Which chores does your father do around the house? Groceries? Dishes? Take out the trash? Cooking? Mow the lawn?

(source of daddy-interview: Educatall.com)

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Unique and Easy Homemade Gifts for Father's Day

A personalized pillow case, designed and painted by your child, is a useful and very unique Father's Day gift. It's fairly inexpensive and can be extremely easy to make: purchase a linen pillow case in any solid color, and some fabric paint and markers.

Depending on the age of your child, the designs can be intricate or simple -- from baby footprints and handprints to meaningful messages.

The best method of controlling a movable surface like a pillowcase (or t-shirt for that matter) is to insert a piece of cardboard inside it -- the snugger the fit, the better the hold. No large pieces of cardboard lying around? Get a poster board and fold it up, or use a telephone book.

It's nice to have a matching set, of course . . .

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