Shaun Groves
Every Wednesday I disconnect from the interwebs, turn off the cell phone and spend the day with my kids. They call it Daddy Day. But it’s nothing elaborate.
We do homework together (the easy subjects), stock the shelves for a while at the local food pantry, go out for lunch or on some kind of field trip (a museum or the symphony or a nature walk, for instance) and do some kind of art.
I’m slammed in March, away from my kids more than usual, so Daddy Day is even more important now than ever. And I’m prepared! I’ve got a stack of plans ready – places to go, things to see, stuff to make. First up? Monstermarks.
I saw these corner bookmarks over at Tally’s Treasury but we simplified the process a little, making these marks even easier for kids (and dads) to make by putting a little basic origami to good use. Here’s step-by-step how to make your own Monstermark.
For more stuff to do with your kids, check out this collection. I’m always looking for more so leave a comment if you have any great links I should add.
BeckyB says:
Love this and love your FB board too. Here’s mine with some more ideas:
http://pinterest.com/allburns5/for-kids/
Michelle says:
Very cool bookmarks…great for kids of all ages. Love that Daddy Day concept, too!
Sandy says:
Ooh! My little bookish crafty people will love those! A man of many talents, aren’t you? I can’t see my hubby ever knowing how to do that, though I was very impressed with his explanation of long division to our 9-year-old. Must all make the most of our talents, eh?
Kit says:
ha, same here! I made a banner for our daughter’s birthday, some triangles of paper hanging from a string. very simple. My husband took one look and said “how’d you DO that? I would never know how to do that.” ha! I also explain the math though too 😉
Kari says:
My 7-yr-old son is going to be SO psyched! Thanks for sharing the idea! Also thanks for the reminder–Monday is supposed to be Mama Day with my 2-yr-old, but I don’t do a great job of unplugging. New commitment as of now.
By the way, I’m intrigued by the “dangling man…” ?
Shaun Groves says:
Dangling man? What are you talking about?
Pam says:
I believe the reference is to the page of the book, about half way down…”But the dangling man had no interest…”
Kris says:
These are great. I must make them ASAP, I’m a chronic dog-ear book marker. (this started when my babies were younger and would constantly remove my bookmarks from my books) Thanks for this!
Kelli says:
Very fun. Good job, Dad.
(By the way, my kiddos were just asking about you guys the other day. ‘Those funny kids from Chickfila.’ 😉 )
Jessica says:
Look at you being all pinnable. And dadmirable. Good job.
Anne says:
Those bookmarks look amazing! And for all the not-so-handy-with-origami people: you can also use the corner of a used envelope! Bonuspoints for recycling, also!
Anne from the Netherlands