My Dad and When Grandpa Comes

Father's Day is a week away.  One of my favorites is "When Grandpa Comes" p. 201.  The children especially like the phrase "He has a wrinkly, twinkly smile;" and the end of each phrase rhymes - except for the last line.  Sing it through twice then ask the children a question that can be answered in the song.

• What does Grandpa say?   the kindest things
• How does he say it?    in the kindest way
• Describe Grandpa's smile?  wrinkly, twinkly
• It's always fun when who comes?  Grandpa

My Dad, p. 211 is another great song about fathers.  Note that the first two and last two phrases rhyme. Sing each phrase then have the children sing it with you.  Sing the next phrase and have the children sing it twice.  Sing the first 2 phrases.  Follow the same pattern for the last two phrases.  Ask questions that can be answered in the song.  After each question, sing the song and ask the children to raise their hand when they sing the answer.  You might want to mix up the questions so they are not in the order as the song.

• Who's your favorite pal?  My dad
• Who do you help every day?  My dad
• What is plain to see?  I want to be like him in every way
• What does your dad teach you?  honesty  is best in all you do
• I'm very glad that ____________.  (fill in the blank)  he's my dad
• Who loves you?   My dad