Eyes on Early Years Volume 16 | Page 21

Songs for Dads By Eri Akbar There's nothing like a song to make daddy's day. Imagine the joy it will bring to baba (arabic for father) when the children sing out their greeting for Father's Day. Here's a collection of songs to show appreciation for the special man in their lives: Suitable for toddlers: (Tune: Happy Birthday) Happy father's day to you Happy father's day to you Happy father's day, dear dad Happy father's day to you (Tune: Are you sleeping?) I love Daddy, I love Daddy. Yes, I do. Yes, I do. My Daddy really loves me, my Daddy really loves me. Yes, he does, yes he does. Suitable for 2-year-olds: (Tune: I Love You - Barney song) Father's Day, Father's Day Is a very special day. With a great big hug, And a kiss from me to you, Each one says that I love you! (Tune: Twinkle Little Star) Daddy, daddy let me say I love you in every way I love you for all you do I love you for being you Daddy, Daddy let me say Have a happy Father's Day! Suitable for 3-year-olds: (Tune: Ten Little Indians) One little, two little, three little hugs, Four little, five little, six little hugs, Seven little, eight little, nine little hugs, Ten little hugs for Daddy. (Tune: B-I-N-G-O) There is a special person, And Daddy is his name-o, D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y, And Daddy is his name-o.