Happy Father's Day

     Father's Day is a special holiday dedicated to all the wonderful fathers.  Here at SMART START our young learners have been preparing for this occasion and looking forward to spending this day with their fathers and grandfathers.  We hope you enjoy a look at our activities here at school!                                      

           SMART START's budding readers gathered around for group story time both inside and outside, as well as in pairs and independently to learn more about Father's Day. We read about the traditions that take place honoring fathers on this day held on the third Sunday in June.  Below are some benefits for early readers:

• improves speech and cognitive skills
• builds motivation, memory and curiosity
• develops positive association with books
• enhances concentration, attention span and discipline

     Our pupils stirred up lovely conversation surrounding their dads. Discussions of typical roles played in families and how they love, care for and help support.  The children highlighted their unconditional love for their dads during circle time and expressed the most darling comments and stories with us.  Here are some of the precious words spoken:

• My Dad is funny
• My Dad works hard
• My Dad loves to play with me
• My Dad gives the best hugs
• My Dad helps me fix things
• My Dad teaches me lots of new things
• My Dad tucks me into bed at night and sings me songs

     Lessons were taught about ways to show and tell these special men that we love and appreciate them on Father's Day and every day.  Here are some favorites:

• Giving Dad lots of hugs and kisses
• Playing with Dad
• Helping Dad with work and his tools
• Being a good listener for Dad
• Sing Dad a song
• Read Dad a book
• Make a special picture for Dad
• Cook something yummy for Dad

     Our thoughtful bunch wanted to make something special for their fathers here at school.  A wooden paintbrush was the agreed upon choice.

     SMART START woodworkers gathered around the table to create the gift. They put their safety goggles on as they set to work using the handheld sanding block.  Each had their own palette and painted the wooden paintbrush handle.  Once the paint dried, a modge podge glaze was spread over the paint to preserve and prevent chipping. Our gift givers wrapped the paintbrushes in tissue paper and finished with a ribbon.  All were proud as can be of the final product and eager to present to their fathers for Father's Day!  Projects such as these have many benefits including:

• eye-hand coordination
• fine motor skills
• problem solving
• Social and Emotional
• stimulates creativity and imaginative thinking
• increases independence and self esteem
• working with different textures
• respect for tools and materials

     The SMART START chorus learned a special song for Father's Day!  We hope they sing it to you on your day of your celebration  It is sung to the tune of "Happy Birthday."

Happy Father's Day to dad Happy Father's Day to dad Happy Father's Day dear, Daddy Happy Father's Day to dad!
Children proudly say at the end, "I love you, daddy!" Click below to hear our SMART START singers and a Father's Day Video!
     

                                         

                                         

To all of our amazing SMART START fathers...Happy Father's Day!  We hope your day was filled with love, laughter and joy with your child(ren).  It is truly our pleasure taking part in their education, enrichment and care.

💙 Mary and Francesca 💙