Father’s Day is a day to honor dad, as well as all the other men (grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers, older brothers) who have played a special role in your life. It is a day to show the father figure in your life that you love and care for him. Plan a BBQ for Dad and invite family and friends close to him or just let it be you and him.

Father’s Day Card You’re a Big Catch

Give each child a 9-inch paper plate. Cut two small triangles from one side of the paper plate to make the tail section of the fish. Glue on a seashell for the eye. In the middle of the paper plate, write: “To Dad (or Grandpa, etc.), you are a great catch!” Apply a thin layer of glue around the edges of the fish and on the tail. Sprinkle some sand over the glue while it’s still wet. Shake off excess sand. Have each child tie a piece of string about 14 inches long (fishing line) to a stick about 1 foot long (fishing rod) and attach a paper clip to the other end of the string. Make a hole where the mouth of the fish would be and hook the clip through it.

Anyone can be a special parent Framed art

On a piece of colored construction paper, write this saying at the bottom: “Anyone can be a father, but it takes someone special to be a father.” Have the child press their paint-covered hands to the top corners of the paper. Add a picture of the child between the handprints. To make a frame, mount construction paper to a larger sheet of colored construction paper and decorate with stickers, glitter, dry pasta, etc.

father shirt

Take a piece of construction paper and hold it like a hot dog bun. Fold the top down. Then take the paper and turn it over so that the crease is on the right side. Then, going down about an inch from the top, on both sides of the paper, cut about 2 inches but not to the center. These two cuts will make the neck if you fold the two pieces in half. Add a wallpaper bow. Optional: Cut the folded side open and write a poem inside or add a pocket and fill it with “coupons” for Dad.

I’ll save your place dad Bookmark

Heavy paper, child’s photo, markers and crayons, and contact paper

Cut a small strip of construction paper or card stock (about 2 inches wide by 3 inches long). Glue the child’s photo to one end of the strip. Write the words “I’ll save your spot, Dad.” Have the child decorate it. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper.

Father’s Day Craft Idea: Snack Can

Cut a piece of construction paper to fit around a coffee can. Let the children decorate the construction paper with stickers, paint, markers, pencils, glitter, etc. Tape decorated paper to the coffee can, and then cover the paper with clear contact paper. Next, make a Father’s Day snack to put in the cans. Mix fish crackers, pretzels, raisins, Cheerios and popcorn. Fill the can with the snack.

coupon booklet

Here’s a great and simple gift you can give Dad that he’ll really love: a coupon booklet filled with special favors you promise to do for him. Dad can redeem a coupon anytime he’s ready for a little break or a helping hand. To make the booklet

Fold the 8 ½-inch by 11-inch sheets of light-colored paper into 3 equal parts. Cut along the folds, creating the coupons. Draw a coupon-length line on each coupon and write the favors on the lines (for example: a big hug, one any way dad wants, one to take out the trash, etc.). Use your creativity to decorate each coupon, adding stickers, glitter, etc. Staple the coupons together to make a small booklet.

My dad rocks! paperweight

Mix some glue with some water and brush the mixture onto a small, smooth rock. Cut some tissue paper into small pieces and lay them over the rock until you cover the top and sides. On a piece of paper, write “My Dad Rocks!” and paste it on top of the rock. Let dry. To finish the paperweight, use a paint brush and cover the rock with a generous amount of the water and glue mixture.

Things to Do with Dad – Crafts and Activities for Father’s Day

With the children, make a list of things they can do with their dads or other special men in their lives (fly a kite, plant a garden, lie under the stars, build a birdhouse, play ball, make popcorn). of corn and watch one of your favorite movies). have a picnic, go for a bike ride, read a book or spend time together on the computer, go for a walk and collect as many treasures as you can find while walking (such as bottle caps and pieces of wire) and make a sculpture with your findings and some glue, etc.).