Sponsor activities that teach fathers how to help their children learn. Almost every activity has a learning component. Cause and effect principles apply to many projects. Art, cooking, and music are all easy, fun activities a father can teach his children. In some activities, the father may assist his child in starting an activity, then fade back to give child space to do the project independently.
Shared activities give fathers hands-on experience learning about their child's capabilities.
Providers may want to clue fathers in on developmental stages before fathers work with their children. Modeling positive responses is also important. Display pictures of fathers and children around the school or center. This obvious visual method reinforces the importance of a father's involvement with his children. Tell fathers you appreciate their contribution.