Play a board game or card game with Dad. Maybe the game could be Dad's choice. Perhaps the treasure could be something Dad really likes, for example, a coupon for ice cream, a small bottle of maple syrup, a box of peanut brittle or golf balls, a craft made by the children, a favorite magazine. If you don't have enough people for two teams, play a game of 'scrub'. You could also play street hockey, soccer or basketball.
Physical activity is a great bonding element in families.
Prepare a list of questions in advance and use a cassette tape recorder to record the interview. This could be a real treasure in the coming years. Tell me about your Dad. Ask your Dad about his vocation By talking to Dad or Grandpa, children can learn a great deal about making choices. Language arts activities Make a book about Dad Use the information collected in the interviews to create a book about Dad.