Father's Day Homeschool Unit Study

Although Mother's Day has been celebrated since 1912, Father's Day didn't become a national holiday until 1972 when President Nixon signed it into law. Now it's hard to imagine June without buying a card or tie for "dear old dad."

• Learn about the history of Father's Day and why it took so long to become an official holiday.
• Interview your own father and discover some stories from his childhood.
• Create meaningful gifts that highlight Dad's accomplishments and give him special recognition.
• Spend time with Dad, doing things that both children and father enjoy.

Another fun idea is to make coupons for dad to redeem throughout the year. These can be in a calendar format with one per week or one per month. Or just give him a stack of coupons to redeem anytime.

Dads visits to the movies, new books, and hobby supplies. But gifts don't have to cost money. Consider these quality time rewards:

• make homemade cookies (or other favorite treat)
• wash the car
• organize a closet or desk drawer

Help your children decide what Dad appreciates most from them and then make that into a coupon. 

Most fathers mean well, but many of them are not very skilled at making time for their children. Work and leisure pursuits distract them until there is little left for their sons and daughters. 

Help Dad be proactive about spending time with his kids. The books listed below have ideas for manly projects that fathers can do with their children.

With a little nudge, Dad will be armed to invest more of his life into his children.