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Practical idea - Engaging dads: the dangerous club for boys and blokes

17 Feb 2011

If you have ever witnessed a grown man suddenly reverting to a seven-year old when presented with a Meccano or Scalextric set, then you will know that the old insult about men never growing up is true. This inner rascal presents us with a great opportunity to involve men in learning through play. The book ‘The Dangerous Book for Boys’ by Conn and Hal Iggulden is packed full of fantastic ideas, activities and learning opportunities which are presented in a beautifully designed way. It can be used as the basis for an adventure club for boys and blokes to get together and discover life beyond the computer screen.

Here are just some of the great ideas that could be used to entice them to your weekly club and do homework as well

• Making a battery
• Making a go-cart
• Building a treehouse
• Juggling
• Extraordinary stories
• Conkers

Other ideas for "clubs for dads":
Beer and books: organise a reading group in the local pub for dads.
Weekend clubs: organise clubs and trips so dads can play the nurturing role which empowers them and offers support beyond mum.

Tags: Boys Literacy, Clubs, Dads, Events and activities, Family, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Reading, Reluctant readers, Role models and peer mentoring, Schools & teaching, Teaching ideas

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