How to Play Pin the Tie on Dad

Here's a great Father's Day game: Pin the Tie on Dad. Have fun getting Dad's tie on straight!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Old neckties
• Push pins
• one sheet of cardboard per "Dad"
• markers, crayons, or paint
• old shirts, one per "Dad"
• Large scissors or a matte knife

In Dad's Image

1. Have Dad lay down on a sheet of cardboard. Using crayons or markers, trace around your dad, getting at least his head and shoulders on the cardboard. Be sure to trace his neck.

2. Using large scissors or a matte knife, cut around the traced outline of your dad. Younger kids might want Dad to do this, especially if using a matte knife, which is very sharp.

3. Using crayons, paint, or markers, Give your dad some hair, color his eyes and give him a face.

4. Dress "Dad" in an old shirt and prop him against a wall. Place push pins in old ties, being careful not to get pricked.

5. Take turns seeing how close to Dad's neck you can get his necktie. The closest tie to Dad's neck wins. In the event of a tie on distance, the straightest tie wins.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to hug your Dad and thank him for being who he is.
• Be careful with matte knives.
• Have Dad do the cutting if you are very young.

[arwen1964]

on 5/20/2009 Use plastic hook and loop tape (AKA Velcro(R)) instead of push pins, for added safety.