Activities Officer
Father's Day Reminiscing
Spark memories and conversation with this gentle Father's Day reminiscence activity.
Display each vintage fatherhood image on a TV or large screen using Play Mode, then invite residents to share memories inspired by what they see.
The images feature familiar moments from the past - fathers teaching life skills, reading stories, fixing things, enjoying family outings, and spending time with their families.
Use the questions below as conversation starters and allow everyone to participate at their own pace. There are no right or wrong answers, and residents are welcome to share as much or as little as they wish.
Father's Day Reminiscing
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In Men's Group I asked the gentleman the suggested questions and created a Father's Day poster about their Dad's. Very rewarding.
Thanks for sharing Mary! This is lovely!
Top 20 Dad phrases:
1. Do you think I'm made of money?
2. Money doesn't grow on trees
3. He's thick as two short planks
4. When I was your age...
5. I'm not sleeping; I'm just resting my eyes
6. I'm not going to tell you again
7. Were you raised in a barn?
8. Don't talk back to your mother
9. If you were told to jump off a cliff, would you?
10. They don't make them like they used to
11. Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about
12. Don't tell your mother
13. Waste not, want not
14. You're not going out in that
15. We were grateful to have an orange for Christmas
16. Now, don't go spending a lot on me
17. A little hard work never hurt anybody
18. You'll understand when you're older
19. You don't know you're born
20. Don't let the bedbugs bite
Which ‘daddisms’ are most memorable to you? Tell us in the comments below or tweet us @FemaleFirst_UK
These are great thanks Christine!
I just joined and I love it already!!!!
That's so lovely to hear, thank you Lisa!!