Doris Day 3 April Doris Day, Born on This Day in 1922, Was Famous for Her ‘All-American Girl’ Look

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Doris Day 3 April Doris Day, born on this day in 1922, was famous for her ‘all-American girl’ look. She starred in many films and musicals and is perhaps most famous for singing ‘Que Será Será’.

Hold A ‘Doris Day’ Day! You can theme your day around her musicals, films and songs. Pick a film such as ‘Calamity Jane’ and dress up (in this case a Wild West theme). Reminisce about playing Cowboys and Indians. Theme some of the food around the film. Other films you could watch: ‘Tea For Two’ or ‘Pillow Talk’.

Play A Game Print off pictures of some of Doris Day’s co-stars and see if people can identify them. Examples: Rock Hudson, James Stewart, James Garner, David Niven, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, James Cagney and Ronald Reagan.

Que Será Será Also print off some famous leading ladies from the same time, such When I was just a little girl as: Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly, Diana Dors, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan I asked my mother, what will I be Crawford and Ginger Rogers. Will I be pretty Will I be rich Print off the answers separately and see if people can match the Here's what she said to me names to the faces. If you are able to laminate them, they will be a useful resource that can be used again. Que será, será Whatever will be, will be The future's not ours to see Have A Sing-Song Que será, será Here are some of the songs she is most famous for: What will be, will be ‘The Deadwood Stage’, ‘Anything You Can Do’, ‘I’ll See You In My Dreams’, ‘Lullaby Of Broadway’, ‘Move Over Darling’, ‘By The Light When I grew up and fell in love Of The Silvery Moon’, ‘Sentimental Journey’, ‘Tea For Two’, ‘When I I asked my sweetheart, what lies Fall In Love’ and ‘Que Será Será’. ahead Will we have rainbows Movement Day after day Incorporate some simple exercises to follow the songs. Make it fun! Here's what my sweetheart said

(Repeat chorus) Hold A Tea-For-Two Tea Party Make sure everyone has someone to sit with. Now I have children of my own Play a selection of Doris Day songs in the background whilst enjoying They ask their mother, what will I a selection of tea and coffee. be Finish the tea party with a sing-song, whilst holding hands and Will I be handsome swaying. Will I be rich I tell them tenderly Special Days Que será, será Hold your own special days for the people you look after. Whatever will be, will be Once a week you could celebrate one person - this week you could The future's not ours to see have an Ethel Day, and next week a John Day etc. Que será, será Celebrate who they are with their own choice of activities, food, What will be, will be entertainment etc. Que será, será

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