10 Father’s Day Crafty Creations | Careforkids.com.au

Springtime is just around the corner which can only mean one thing… it’s almost Father’s Day! In preparation for this special day, we’ve pulled together some simple craft ideas for Father’s Day which will warm the heart of the father or father figure in any little one’s life. What’s more, it will offer the children at your Early Childhood Education and Care service opportunities to utilise their fine motor skills. 

1. Homemade Trophy for Dad  

We all love a trophy so why not make Dad a trophy to show him that he’s #1. You’ll need to cut out the shape, but the children can arrange all the buttons, beads, and other embellishments and help with the painting.

2. Craft Stick Photo Frame 

Dads will love this handmade picture frame – it’s super easy and super cute! Just grab some coloured craft sticks (or paint some icy pole sticks), basic adhesive supplies and a photo and you’re good to go. 

3. ‘Dad Rocks’ Paperweight

Create a dough using flour, salt, and water and then press small pebbles into it to spell out 'Dad Rocks' and bake in the oven for a touching keepsake. Kids will love collecting the stones beforehand too.

4. Paper roll with a difference for Dad

This simple idea uses the humble toilet roll to create a fun and quirky keepsake for Dad. Let the children go crazy with decorating and creating a mini replica of the special man they’re spoiling. Coloured paper and craft glue is about all you’ll need. Oh and a toilet roll…

5. Hands up for your Hero Card

Dads really are heroes to our little ones so why not use their handprints to create a superhero card? Check out this clever idea to create a keepsake that can be treasured for years to come as tiny hands turn into teen hands and beyond.

6. Best Dad Hands Down

Another handprint masterpiece! All you need is their two little painted hands on a piece of a paper, and then you can write words around them, or alternatively use a printed template. Perfect for teeny, tiny hands.

7. Decorate Dad’s Drinking Mug

This gift will be utilised daily and will bring a smile to Dad’s face every time he takes a sip of his tea or coffee. All that is required is a blank ceramic mug, some painters pens and some stickers. 

8. Following in Dad’s Footsteps Card

This clever foot focused card idea is the perfect keepsake for infants. Cheap, easy and undoubtedly a memory to treasure always. 

9. Dad Rocks 

There’s little denying that Dads rock or perhaps they’re considered the ‘rock’ of the family. So how about creating them their very own rock which can be used as a paperweight in the office or the ultimate sentimental desk decoration.  If you wanted to go one step further, you could even create a rock picture frame. 

10. Beautiful Bookmarks for Dad

This is the ultimate homemade gift for the father that loves to read. It doesn’t get sweeter than a bookmark with affirmations of love from their child. This simple idea will bring a smile to Dad’s face every time he opens his book. 

However it is you decide to celebrate Father’s Day, the team at Care for Kids hope you have a lovely day and that these crafty, creative Father’s Day ideas  have come in handy in the lead up to 4 September.