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Author: Vanessa Genova DeSantis
Categories: 4th Grade, Writing

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child design his very own “father flip book!” Take the letters of the word “father,” and think of a great way to describe Dad with each letter. It’s a sure way to make him remember this Father’s Day!

What You Need:
  • Thesaurus
  • Construction paper
  • Lined paper
  • Pencils 
  • Markers
  • Stapler

What to Do:
 
1) Start by having your child write out the word “father” vertically down a lined piece of paper. Make sure he skips lines in between each letter. Have him come up with rich adjectives to describe his dad using the letters of the word “father.” If he's stuck, encourage your child to use a thesaurus to find more interesting vocabulary words.

2) Once your child has come up with six adjectives using the letters of the word “father,” have him go back to each word and write down an example that gives evidence of this trait. For instance, if your child chose the word “friendly” for “f,” he could write, “Once when a new neighbor moved next door to us, my father rang their doorbell and introduced himself.”
 
3) Now it’s time to make the flipbook: take seven pieces of construction paper and staple them together like a book.
 
4) Have your child design the cover for his flipbook. He can use pictures of dad, trimmings from magazines, ticket stubs, or whatever he'd like.
 
5) On each page, your child should write down the letters of the word father and the adjectives that go with them. Make sure to also include the examples of these characteristics.

6) To make it look more finished, ask your child to add color and pictures.

Now comes the best part of the project: seeing the look on Dad’s face when he receives this special gift!