Nothing says, “I love you Dad!” like a homemade craft from the kids! Even if you have younger kids, they can still be a part of the gift giving for their father. Starting the project you decide to do a couple days before will ensure everything will ready to go when father’s day arrives. Choose an age appropriate craft that the kids will enjoy and that they are capable of doing with little help from you.
Crafts for Ages 1-2 Years
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Finger painting Cards! It does not have to be perfect to get a smile from dad! Purchase some construction paper and finger paint and let their artistic side shine. The kids can have fun making something for their dad on their own while also improving their art skills.
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Decorate brownies or cookies! Go to the grocery store and let them pick out which type they would like to bake. Buy some frosting and sprinkles for the kids to throw on them when they have cooled off. They can even write #1 on each dessert in different colors. This is easy and fun treat for a young child to do and dad will love it too!
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Handprints! Handprints change sizes over time but dad will be able to keep it as a memory to look back on throughout the years. They have the cement or sand kits at local craft stores like Michaels and AC Moore that you can use to get started. Younger kids can easily contribute to father’s day by doing this craft.
Crafts for Ages 3-4 Years
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Best Father Trophy! This is fun for a toddler to do with a little help from you. By using a couple of plastic cups, some tape, and stickers, this is a craft dad will love to receive. The dad will understand the time and effort that was put into making this for him and the kids can get creative with it. Most of the supplies you already have around the house which makes this an easy craft for both mom and kid to complete.
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Make a custom picture frame! Making a frame out of popsicle sticks and color them with paint or markers. When the frame is complete, put a current picture of your child in it before wrapping it up. Coloring the popsicles sticks with different colors will make the frame really stand out. In order to get the frame to stand up, attach a popsicle stick to the back of the frame as well.
Crafts for Ages 5-6 Years
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Dad Coupons! These are really fun to give as a gift. Let the kids come up with some ideas for coupons they can give to dad to help him. Have the coupons help with washing the car, doing the dishes, or cleaning their room on certain days of the week.
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Decorated Coffee Cup! There is a wide variety of cups to choose from in local craft stores that can be painted or drawn on with special markers meant for glass. This is a great gift to for a dad who loves his morning coffee. Every time he uses the cup he will remember when it was given to him.
