an activity for preschoolers:
Give dad a wearable reminder of how much he is loved!

before you begin:
To create these stylish foam ties, gather foam sheets, glue, elastic or yarn and various decorating materials (e.g., glitter glue, markers, construction paper, collage materials).

activity goals:
To create a personalized, wearable gift for dad.

furthermore:
You may wish to provide some artistic inspiration by putting real ties on display. This is a great opportunity to discuss colors, patterns, designs and shapes.

let's get started

 
step 1
Cut a necktie shape from a sheet of foam.
step 2
Add stripes, glitter glue or other collage materials to create a personalized design.
step 3
Add a special message to tell the world how great dad is.
step 4
Add elastic or yarn to the tie so that dad can wear it around his neck.