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Daddy Folder

I started these folder for the kids to have some one on one time with Jerry.  He works out of the home sometimes all day long which means our time with him is limited.  I wanted the kids to have something to do with him that they would enjoy once a week.

Part of the joy of being a parent is watching your child succeed and excel.  Watching their face light up when they feel loved and feel special.  Jerry, being the working parent, doesn't get to experience this as often as I do teaching the kids everyday.  These folders give him the opportunity to do this and spend quality time with the kids.

I set up the activity in the folder so all the supplies needed will be in one place.  Jerry is busy, I am busy. Having a prepared folder seems like a good idea.   Plus I don't want to be butting in on his time with the kids.

Here is the list of things I have done for the folders.

Hidden Picture 
Paper Car 
Sock Puppet 
Paper Central Station 
Paper house
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Tic-Tac-Toe
Monster Truck Game


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