Father’s Day Arts and Crafts for Kids

Making Father’s Day Arts and Crafts for Kids

Creating a homemade Father’s Day gift with your kids will be easier and more enjoyable if you remember the following simple tips:

• Before you begin, read the instructions carefully to make sure you understand how to complete the project.
• Gather all of the necessary supplies in advance. Children have short attention spans, so you don’t want to stop the activity to search for a missing item.
• Choose a project that is appropriate for your child’s age and ability level.
• Provide assistance as needed whenever your child is working with scissors, hot glue, or other potentially dangerous items.

Homemade Coupon Book

A homemade coupon book is a simple craft that lets kids show Dad their appreciation for all he does.

Supplies:

• Construction paper
• Stickers
• Crayons
• Scissors
• Stapler

Instructions:

1. Cut the construction paper into 10-15 equal sized strips.
2. Use one sheet to design a cover for your coupon book. You can write “Happy Father’s Day!” or the message of your choice on the cover, then decorate as desired.
3. On the remaining sheets, write out the coupon ideas in your best handwriting. Ideas for possible coupons may include one free car wash, breakfast in bed, a big hug, leaf raking, lawn mowing, or one hour of silence.
4. Decorate each coupon slip with the appropriate stickers.
5. Staple the coupons and the cover together to create a book.

Rustic Picture Frame

Pictures frames make great Father’s Day arts and crafts for kids to make for Dad.

Supplies:

• Twigs
• String
• Hot glue
• Photo to frame

Instructions:

1. Separate the twigs into two bunches. The first bunch should be roughly two inches longer than your photo, while the second group of twigs should be approximately two inches wider than your photo.
2. Arrange the twigs to make a square that is the shape of your photo.
3. Use string to tie the corners of the twigs together in an “X” pattern.
4. Use hot glue to attach the photo to the back of the frame. (To prevent injuries, an adult should provide assistance with this part of the project!)
5. Attach a small loop of string to the top of the twigs to provide a place to hang the photo.

Keepsake Box

This decorative box is the perfect size for Dad to store stamps, paper clips, or spare change.

Supplies:

• Empty peanut canister, preferably the cylindrical cardboard kind with a foil lining
• Copies of family photos
• Magazines with topics relating to Dad’s interests
• Stickers
• Miscellaneous clip art images
• Scissors
• White glue
• Foam paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Remove the lid from the peanut can.
2. Glue a photo of Dad and his kids onto the plastic lid.
3. Decorate the base of the can with magazine clippings, stickers, and clip art images that reflect Dad’s hobbies and interests.
4. Seal the project by applying a thin coat of clear drying white glue with the foam paint brush.

Can Cooler

Help Dad keep his favorite beverage cool with this simple and fun craft project.

Supplies:

• Plain foam can hugger
• Foam shapes in assorted shapes and colors
• Tacky glue

Instructions:

1. Use tacky glue to attach shapes and letter to the can hugger in the desired design. You could spell out “Dad” using alphabet foam letter or choose shapes to represent one of Dad’s favorite activities, such as fishing or football.

Additional Information

For more great Father’s Day arts and crafts for kids, check out the following helpful resources:

• Family Fun Father’s Day Celebration
• Crayola Father’s Day Craft Ideas
• DLTK Father’s Day Ideas
• Apples 4 the Teacher Father’s Day Ideas and Activities