Send-able Hug

This is a great personal gift for dads afar.

Materials

• Fabric (such as felt)
• Bristol board
• Pencil
• Fabric Scissors
• Template A Hug From Me to You  AHugMeToYou
  
• Printer

Directions

• Have your child lay on bristol board and trace their outstretched arms.  This is a great activity for two kids to do together.  Cut this out.

• To simplify we did the hands and cut out long strip in between for the “hug” for our fabric version.

• Pin it onto fabric such as felt and cut out with fabric scissors.  You could also simply do a paper version.

• We sewed around the edges just to create a little interest.

• Print the provided template, add a personal message.

• Tuck the hug and the template into an envelope and send to your father, grandpa or mentor.

Purpose

• Beginning to understand written correspondence.  Using a physical symbol/ representation for an idea/ gesture.

Safety Notes

• Use scissors with adult supervision.