A Necktie for Dad
15 Minutes: 2 and up: Fathers Day
A Necktie for Dad
An Activity for Preschoolers:
Give dad a wearable reminder of how much he is loved!
Before You Begin:
To create these stylish foam ties, gather foam sheets, glue, elastic or yarn and various decorating materials (e.g., glitter glue, markers, construction paper, collage materials).
Activity Goals:
To create a personalized, wearable gift for dad.
Furthermore:
You may wish to provide some artistic inspiration by putting real ties on display. This is a great opportunity to discuss colors, patterns, designs and shapes.
Let's Get Started
STEP 1
Cut a necktie shape from a sheet of foam.
STEP 2
Add stripes, glitter glue or other collage materials to create a personalized design.
STEP 3
Add a special message to tell the world how great dad is.
STEP 4
Add elastic or yarn to the tie so that dad can wear it around his neck.
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