Book About Dad

WHAT YOU NEED

HOW TO DO IT

Cut out 2 – 5 1/2 inch square pieces of poster board.
Cut out 2 – 5 1/2 inch square pieces of felt.
Cut out 2 – 5 1/2 inch square pieces of heavy-duty white construction paper.
Cut out 6 – 5 1/4 inch square pieces of heavy-duty white construction paper.
To make the front book cover, use fabric glue to adhere a square of felt to one side of the poster board square and a glue stick to adhere a square of heavy-duty construction paper to the other side of the poster board.
Repeat this process for the back book cover.
Punch holes in the front and back book covers. (See template for exact position).
Punch holes in the 6 – 5 1/4 inch squares of white construction paper. (Use the same template)
Have your child write or draw special thoughts about Dad on each of the 6 pages of the book.
You might help younger children by giving them some phrases that they can complete. For example:
- My dad is special because____________________
- I like it when my dad_________________________
- My dad’s favorite food is______________________
- My dad likes to play__________________________
- My dad is______________feet_________inches tall
- My dad weighs_________________________pounds
- My dad is____________________________years old
When the pages are finished, string ribbon through holes and tie into bows.
Print out the book title from template that reads “My Book About”. Color and glue to the top front of the book.
Use craft glue to attach “D-A-D” craft foam letters below the title.

TIPS

Your children can get a head start on holiday gift giving by making a “My Book About” for every member of the family.

FOLLOW UP FUN

Begin talking to your children about your family history. You can bring out a map or Atlas to show them where family members are living now and where grandparents and great grandparents came from a long time ago.
You can also go online to one of the genealogy sites and enter your family name. It’s a great way to get your family interested in building a family tree.