Stargrower Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Any favourites? Need some inspiration! Thanks in advance. :1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I do love 'Walk a Little Slower'........tried to add for you - but lap-top is being difficult - you will find it if you 'google' :1b 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 we have bought some cheap cardboard type photo frames and will put a photo in each - children will decorate (first) x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 we may have to abandon FD this year. Have a little poppet desperate to see a Daddy whose behaviour has put her on a CPP - no chance! Couldnt possibly have the D word banded about without upsetting her! : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargrower Posted June 10, 2015 Author Share Posted June 10, 2015 we may have to abandon FD this year. Have a little poppet desperate to see a Daddy whose behaviour has put her on a CPP - no chance! Couldnt possibly have the D word banded about without upsetting her! : ( How terribly sad. We have to tread carefully and remember whose daddy lives at home etc. but not as sensitive as you will have to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 (edited) Last years the children used markers to decorate a large pebble, we added ' daddy rocks' , the children loved them as did the dads , remember those who don't have daddy's may have a significant other male and that some children don't have mummy's , it does provide an opportunity to talk about feelings whilst being sensitive, but needs of all children should be taken into account. May be worth speaking to the mummy ?as it's not the child who has done anything wrong and they may want to still acknowledge absent parent if this is possible Edited June 10, 2015 by lashes2508 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Just thinking about what to do. One of my younger staff is quite eager to take it on, but I fear it would be fluffy duck syndrome at its worst. Trying to decide if I have the energy to explain and reason what I would like the children to do, or just get it sorted myself!! Can you tell its Friday!! What are you guys doing for cards that is all child orientated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsod03 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Going to explore clay - been meaning to all year and let the children roll and decorate as they wish to make clay coasters 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 One of our parents came in and did a clay tile workshop , she did cut the tiles ready but the children then had full control using natural objects to imprint them , leaves, cones etc when dry they painted them and due to some over enthusiastic marking we had to put some on mounted card so they did not fall apart but they were fab , we sold them and raised funds for preschool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louby loo Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I feel our are a tad 'fluffy duck' this year. But I lost my dear old dad a few months ago so I just can't get enthusiastic about it- so have just left the staff get on with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Oh louby loo so sorry for your loss , it does make these events harder , I lost my parug when I was 17 but I take peace in knowing that somehow , somewhere he is never far away xxx Edited June 13, 2015 by lashes2508 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lashes2508 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) This is what we have decided to do , children can make the dough and we will either spray or let them paint Edited June 13, 2015 by lashes2508 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I feel our are a tad 'fluffy duck' this year. But I lost my dear old dad a few months ago so I just can't get enthusiastic about it- so have just left the staff get on with them. Sending you my sympathy louby loo. I know how you feel - 10 years on and I still walk quickly past 'Fathers Day' card displays. Dads are so special. Feel blessed to have had one who was a Darling! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Clay seems to be the in thing this year - we have gone with the coasters and they have worked well. We invited the Mums in for an afternoon to help their child make their coaster and had a lovely afternoon with them, and they had some really high quality time with their child - worked beautifully. I too lost my Dad, many years ago now, and it is a tricky time for lots of staff too, so opportunities for an extra cup of tea if need be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Dear louby - I am so sorry to hear of your loss - sending one of my very bestest hugs to you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredbear Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 (edited) So sorry for your loss loubylou and to other forum friends. Fx My dad sadly passed away 17 years ago now, and I still scurry past the card aisle. Edited June 14, 2015 by Fredbear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sending hugs and strength to all who need it. I love the 'daddy rocks' idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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