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How many di erences can you nd between the two hammock pictures on this page?
Make a Newspaper Hammock! Starting at the narrow end, tightly roll about 50 pages of newspaper into a rigid tube. Tape it so that it stays rolled. Make about 10-15 of these tubes. 1. What is black and white and FUN all over? The newspaper! Summer fun begins with your local newspaper! It can be used to play games, to say“Happy Father’s Day”, and even to take a nap.
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Connect the tubes, using extra-strength clothesline. When the hammock is as long as your body, bring the rope ends together to form loops for hanging.
First Father’s Day
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Hang the hammock indoors or outdoors. Tie the two ends to sturdy supports at each end. Two trees make good supports.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated in 1910 in Spokane, WA. It was __________ by Sonora Dodd. She and her five brothers were raised by their father after their mother died.
Replace the missing words in this story. SUNDAY MET CHURCH BROTHERS CARE SPECIAL STARTED
The newspaper hammock idea is from “The Invention Book” by Steven Caney. Read it for more inventive projects!
After listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in __________ one Sunday, she thought of her father’s love and the many sacrifices he had made to raise her and her ____________, and of the many ways fathers everywhere took ____________ of their families. Her idea of a Father’s Day celebration in her community ________ with strong support.
Newspapers across the country told the story of the ____________ day for fathers in Spokane. However, it was not until 1972 that Father’s Day was set as a national celebration on the third _______________ in June. How many years after the first Father’s Day was it made into a national celebration?
Standards Link: Understand the meaning of national holidays.
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