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ByWe Are Teachers Staff
May 14, 2024
With Father’s Day approaching, many teachers prepare to have students make gifts to bring home for the dads and father figures in their lives. We know every student has a different home situation, but for those who want to participate, these Father’s Day crafts for kids are all easy to do and don’t require expensive supplies. Whether you want to create a rustic picture frame, make a secret message for your dad to decode, or create something from a handprint or footprint, there’s something for everyone here. You can even send this list of Father’s Day crafts home if your last day of school falls before the holiday.
1. Building Memories With Dad
This adorable jar of memories can be added to for years to come. Kids write their memories on LEGO bricks and put them in a jar for Dad.
Get tutorial: DIY Father’s Day Gift
2. Scrabble Tile Frame
Put those old scrabble tiles and buttons to good use to make this rustic and oh-so-adorable picture frame. Let kids pick which picture they would like to include inside the frame.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Scrabble Tile Frame
3. Upcycled Records
We love a good upcycled project! Do you have old records lying around? If not, no worries … ask your students’ parents to send in some. This is the perfect time to make coasters.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Upcycled Record Coasters
4. “Best Dad” Trophy
It’s time to show Dad (or Grandpa or an uncle) that they are tops! These trophies are the perfect last-minute Father’s Day crafts for kids because they can be embellished with anything you’ve got lying around, from pom-poms and Popsicle sticks to beads and pipe cleaners.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Trophies
5. A Hammer With a Message
First, have kids write sweet messages to their father figures on the handles of their hammers. Then, have an adult use a wood-burning tool to permanently etch the messages on the hammers.
Get tutorial: DIY Personalized Engraved Hammer
6. Paper Roll Craft
It’s easy to round up empty toilet paper rolls! Decorate them with craft paint and googly eyes and embellish them with paper to make this look “just like Dad.”
Get tutorial: Paper Roll Father’s Day Craft
7. Flying High With Daddy
Before getting started, download the free template. Father’s Day crafts for kids that can be animated are some of the coolest. Check out this adorable craft that allows for the cartoon dad to throw his child into the air!
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Craft
8. Big Shoes to Fill
Before getting started, get some washable paint and a man’s shoe to make the father’s footprints. Then, have kids dip their feet into the paint and stamp them on top of the larger footprints. This gift will surely pull at the heartstrings of any father figure.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Gift From the Boys
9. Key Chain Love
With this craft, Dad will be able to have a sweet little reminder every time he grabs his keys. Each student will need a few paint chips, washi tape, and a key ring. To make this even more special, choose Dad’s favorite colors or maybe even his favorite sports team’s colors. For younger students, you might consider typing or writing out their responses for them.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Craft Keychain
10. There’s No “Butter” Pop Than You
This cute card is so easy to make! You just need small canvases, paint, and some yellow pom-poms for the popcorn.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Popcorn Pom Craft
11. Cereal Box Crown
Teach kids about recycling while creating something extra special for the father figures in their lives. Have kids bring in cereal boxes from home, then provide them with a variety of decorative materials so they can really personalize their crowns.
Learn more: How To Make a Cereal Box Crown for Father’s Day
12. Love You to Pieces Frame
Take photos of the kids or ask them to bring one from home. Then have them paint Popsicle sticks, let them dry, and add puzzle pieces to the frame. Super cute and easy to do.
Get tutorial: Love You to Pieces Father’s Day Frame Gift
13. Crafty Cubes
This crafty cube doubles as a paperweight for Dad’s office. It is also the perfect opportunity to work in a geometry lesson about cubes. Each student needs a wooden cube, Mod Podge, and six decorations, one for each side of the cube. Students can customize the six sides with messages, or they can use photos to make a photo cube.
Get tutorial: Five Handmade Father’s Day Gifts
14. Dad Photo and Poem
With a little bit of planning (i.e., holding a photo session), your students can create this card. Not only will Dad get a snapshot of his child at this age, but he’ll also get to read the little narrative written by his child. You can grab the free printable at the link below.
Get tutorial: A Father’s Day Project Free Printable
15. Candy Tie
Have a wide array of scrapbook paper available for this project so kids can really personalize their dad’s tie. Once the tie shape is done, cut pieces out to use to outline the edges. Then, fill with candy and cover with a sheet protector. Finally, hot-glue the edges.
Get tutorial: The Best DIY Father’s Day Card
16. Candy Bar Superheroes
Another adorable candy craft for your favorite father figure. Kids will have so much fun personalizing their superheroes, complete with a note about why their dad is super.
Get tutorial: Super Dad Father’s Day Gift
17. Rustic Photo Frame
Move over, macaroni frames: Rustic twig frames are here to stay. Bring in the twigs or have the class spend a little extra time during recess gathering them. In the process, you can also work in a little science lesson about twigs (e.g., why some branches stop producing leaves).
Get tutorial: Help Kids Make a Rustic Frame for Dad
18. Comic Book Coasters
This craft isn’t technically for children, but with a few modifications, you can use it in your classroom. (You’ll have to skip the spray paint or just do it ahead of time.) You also have the freedom to swap out the content if you don’t want to use comic books. If you do want to use them, just cut out comics from the newspaper. You can also have students bring in pictures, old comic book pages, or even hand-drawn notes.
Get tutorial: DIY Comic Book Coasters Made With Mod Podge
19. D-A-D Card
Cards are a classic Father’s Day gift, but this one adds a little spunk to the ol’ standby. Students can practice their scissoring skills by cutting along these curves. They can also decorate the card with paint, stickers, and other designs that represent their dad.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day D-A-D Card Craft
20. Scribble Mug
You can get these white mugs for about a dollar at Walmart. You’ll also need paint markers and geometric-shaped stickers. Students use the stickers to design their mugs and then scribble over the message. Once they’re done coloring, students peel off the stickers to reveal the artwork underneath. To make the paint hold, bake the mugs for about 30 minutes. (You’ll have to take them home to do this or send them home with instructions for baking the mugs.)
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Scribble Mug
21. A Paw-fect Craft
Get the free template for this adorable Father’s Day card. You’ll also need card stock, two cupcake liners, markers, googly eyes, a glue stick, and scissors. This is especially perfect for the dog-loving dads out there.
Get tutorial: Easy Father’s Day Craft
22. Hooked on Daddy
It just wouldn’t be a Father’s Day craft roundup without a handprint craft! While mothers get handprints turned into flowers, dads get fishing-themed cut-outs of handprints. Add a Popsicle stick and some twine, and you’re ready to go! Depending on the student’s age, you could have them handwrite the bottom portion of the card, making it more personal.
Get tutorial: Fish Handprint Card
23. Father’s Day Goodie Bags
A goodie bag that also looks like Dad’s favorite shirt and tie? Perfect! All you need is paper bags, craft paper, and tape. You can either send the bags home as is or send them home filled with candy, cookies, or other little treats. Tip: Be sure to grab a few sheets of camo-patterned craft paper for any dads who are in the military!
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Goodie Bags
24. Swedish Fish Tackle Box
For dads who have a sweet tooth or love to fish, here’s one of the simplest Father’s Day crafts for kids. Just pick up a plastic tackle box from the bead section of the craft store. Then fill it with Swedish Fish. Finally, tie a bow and attach the printable gift tag.
Get tutorial: Hugs and Fishes for Dad
25. Duct Tape Tray
This craft is fun, easy, and useful too. Use colored duct tape folded and secured with brass fasteners to build Dad a custom tray to store his keys, wallet, and pocket change.
Get tutorial: How To Make a Duct-Tape Tray
26. A Portrait for Dad
Save all your old magazines and other scraps of paper, then put them to good use making this creative collage portrait. Any father figure will surely be happy to receive a portrait of themselves made by someone special!
Get tutorial: Scrappy Self-Portrait
27. A Father’s Day Sculpture
Get your hands on some air-dry clay that your students can then use to sculpt something special for the father figures in their lives. Have students paint their canvas with acrylic paint. Then, have them sculpt something to eventually glue to the canvas. While the clay is still wet, kids can decorate their sculptures with a variety of gemstones.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Crafts for Kids Easy Project
28. Superhero Utensils
Another superhero-themed craft for Father’s Day, but this one serves a more useful purpose. The grill master in your life will get a kick out of a superhero spatula.
Get tutorial: Superhero Father’s Day Gift
29. “You Rock” Cupcakes
If you have access to an oven, this is the perfect Father’s Day craft for kids. Kids love to help bake goodies and dads love to eat them, so it is a win-win. Be sure to buy some edible rocks for this craft!
Get tutorial: “You Rock” Cupcakes
30. Handprint Baseball
This craft is so simple but so adorable. In addition to the baseballs, you will need an ink pad and some baby wipes for cleanup. Simply rub tiny hands over the ink pad, press onto the baseball, then add a ribbon or something similar for a finishing touch!
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Baseball Handprint Craft
31. DIY Air Fresheners
Before doing this project with a large group, you may want to stock up on small wooden Christmas tree ornaments. You’ll probably get them for an especially good price if you wait until just after the holidays. Once you have your wooden ornaments, trace and cut the shape out of a fabric of your choice. Then glue them to the front and back of the ornament. Once dry, you can soak them in a favorite scent by using essential oils.
Get tutorial: DIY Air Fresheners
32. Macaroni Masterpiece
When it comes to Father’s Day crafts for kids, nothing beats some good old-fashioned macaroni art! Give kids pasta in a variety of shapes, as well as markers, paint, and glue, and then watch the creativity take flight.
33. Wheel of Dad
All you need to bring this original gift idea to life is a paper plate, construction paper, markers, and a paper fastener. Any dad would be excited to give this spinner a whirl.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Spinning Plate
34. Father’s Day Hanger
As far as Father’s Day crafts for kids go, this one is inexpensive but also adorable and practical. Cut poster board to fit the inside of a plastic hanger and use a hole punch to place holes every inch and a half or so apart. Then sew some string around the edges of the hanger and into the holes. Finally, let your students decorate with stickers or whatever else tickles their fancy!
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Hanger Craft
35. Spy Card
Father figures are sure to have fun while they de-code a super-sweet and super-secret message from their kiddos. This spy card is so different from your typical Father’s Day crafts for kids.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Secret Message Card
36. Popsicle Stick Rainbow
All you need to create this oh-so sweet craft are 11 Popsicle sticks, a Sharpie, and some twine. Kids simply write 10 things they love about the father figure in their life on the sticks and then tape them all together. Use rainbow-color Popsicle sticks so this craft really pops.
Get tutorial: Popsicle Stick Craft
37. Coffee Craft
We can’t think of a more perfect Father’s Day craft than one that involves coffee and chocolate! Fill a jar with some coffee-related goodies and then add a cute tag.
Get tutorial: Coffee-Lovers Gift
38. Personalized Golf Tees
If Dad is a golfer, this is the perfect, thoughtful gift for him. Grab some paint pens or Sharpies so you can turn a plain wooden golf tee into something special.
Get tutorial: DIY Father’s Day Gifts from Kids: Painted Golf Tees
39. Seasoning Jars
The kids may need a little help from someone with a Cricut for this project. Grab some mason jars, fill them with seasonings, and then add some cute Cricut designs like Grill Master and BBQ.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day BBQ Gifts: DIY Seasoning Mix Jars
40. A Thankful Alien
This cute little alien is the perfect way to thank the special father figure in your life.
Get tutorial: I Heart Crafty Things
41. Tic-Tac-Toe
Do you love playing games with your dad? If so, then this is a great gift idea. You’ll want to go on a rock hunt before getting started. Then, draw a board on a small burlap bag, add X’s and O’s to the rocks, and attach a sweet message.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Craft
42. Rock Family
Paint some rocks and grab some other art supplies and then get to work creating a family portrait. Don’t forget the family pet! Dad will be so excited to receive this gift and proudly display it at work or home.
Get tutorial: Family Rock Portraits
43. Make a Wish
Who hasn’t made a wish on a dandelion as it turns to seeds? Use your child’s fingerprint and some rainbow-colored paint to create a dandelion flower. Then add a sweet message.
Get tutorial:Father’s Day Prints
44. Moustache Bag
If your father figure rocks facial hair, he will be sure to get a kick out of this cute treat bag. We’re also willing to bet that he likes candy!
Get tutorial: Love You to Pieces Printable
45. A Musical Note
We definitely love Etsy here at We Are Teachers. Check out this adorable printable that kids can make to celebrate all the things they love about their dad for Father’s Day. Bonus points if he’s a musician.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Music Printable
46. A Reel Cool Grandpa
This is the perfect gift if you are a little short on time. Buy this adorable wooden plaque and just add your little’s handprint for the fisherman in their life.
Buy it: You’re a Reel Cool Dad
47. A Hoot
Two little footprints make for the perfect owl. Add some googly eyes, a beak, some feet, and a branch, and don’t forget the cute message too!
Get tutorial: Owl Footprint Art
48. A Homemade Shirt
Grab a plain white tee in Dad’s size and some fabric paints, and get to work making him his new favorite shirt! This gift can be given by all the littles in Dad’s life.
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Shirt Craft
49. Favorite Gamer
Dads and grandads love homemade gifts that include tiny footprints and handprints. They serve as a reminder of how tiny our kids once were. If Dad loves video games, he’ll surely get a kick out of this sign!
Get tutorial: Gamer Dad
50. Glove Gift
Whatever project Dad is working on, it’s likely he needs a pair of work gloves, so this gift idea is both adorable and useful. Create a matching pair for both Dad and his favorite little helper or two.
Get tutorial: Adorable DIY Father’s Day Craft Ideas
51. Desk Organizer
If your dad has a desk job, this is the perfect gift to help him get organized. In the weeks before doing this project, save some paper rolls, or in the absence of them, just roll up some craft paper and tape it into shape.
Get tutorial: DIY Desk Tidy Gift Craft
52. Coffee Cup Trophy
This idea is equally adorable and simple to create. Just stack a few cups on top of one another, tape them together, and decorate!
Get tutorial: Father’s Day Crafts Ideas for Kids
53. Dad Apron
If your dad is a grill master, this gift will absolutely delight him. Keep his clothes clean with a personalized apron. Use some fabric paint to add a cute handprint lion and a “King of the Grill” message.
Get tutorial: “King of the Grill” Lion Handprint BBQ Apron
54. iDad
How cute is this idea? Create an iDad phone with personalized apps. This is an especially good idea for a handmade gift that a teen can make for the special father figure in their life.
55. Sweet Bag of Chips
This idea is so unique and sweet. Create a bag of chips out of construction paper and then write sweet messages to Dad on each chip. Then fill the bag.
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