Father’s Day Fun: Easy Crafts, Creative Learning, and a Printable Pack!
Hi friends!
With Father’s Day just around the corner, I wanted to share some of my favorite simple (and meaningful) ways to celebrate dads—and sneak in some learning fun along the way. ❤️
In our home, we love turning holidays into opportunities for creativity, connection, and a little playful learning. Father’s Day is no exception! Whether you’re homeschooling, teaching in a classroom, or just looking for fun ways to celebrate, I’ve put together a Father’s Day printable pack that’s filled with hands-on activities for your kids.
You can grab it here:
👉 Father’s Day Printable Pack – Mad Lib, Fun Facts, Writing, Word Searches, Maze
Here’s what’s inside:
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A silly Mad Lib for some giggles
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Themed Word Searches
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A page of Fun Facts about Father’s Day
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Sentence tracing to practice writing
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A fun maze to stretch those problem-solving muscles
Whether your kids are writing, reading, or just having fun—this pack adds a special touch to Father’s Day learning.
Craft Ideas Using What You Already Have at Home
You don’t need to run out and buy anything fancy to make something memorable! Here are some favorite crafts we’ve done for Father’s Day using materials we already had around the house:
1. “Dad Rocks” Paperweight
Take a walk and gather a few small stones. Once they’re washed and dry, let the kids paint them with patterns or tiny pictures. Hot glue them to a piece of cardboard or scrap wood and add the message: “Dad Rocks!”
2. Recycled Tie Cards
Cut a tie shape from a cereal box or cardboard. Kids can decorate it with markers, stickers, or glued-on macaroni. Add a little ribbon at the top for a wearable version, or use it as a foldable card!
3. Accordion Book of Dad Love
Fold a strip of paper like an accordion. On each fold, kids write or draw something they love about Dad—sometimes sweet, sometimes hilarious!
Simple Learning Games That Feel Like Play
These games are quick to set up and add just the right amount of learning into your week. Great for early reading and math:
1. “Dad’s Toolbox” Word Game
Cut out paper tool shapes and write simple words on them. Kids pick a tool to complete a sentence like:
“Dad can ___ the bike.” (fix, ride, paint)
It’s a fun way to work on sentence structure and word recognition.
2. Father’s Day Store (Early Math Practice)
Create a pretend store using the crafts your kids made or other small “gifts.” Price them with easy amounts (1 cent, 5 cents, etc.). Kids can use play money or paper coins to shop, count change, and do a little adding and subtracting.
3. Letter Hunt: Spell “Dad” or “Father”
Hide cut-out letters around the room. Once found, your kids can spell the words and match them to magnetic letters or write them out themselves. It’s a great way to reinforce letter sounds and spelling in a fun, active way.
Celebrating Through Learning and Love
Father’s Day is such a sweet chance to celebrate the men who help shape our kids’ lives. Whether you’re working through the printable pack, making homemade crafts, or playing a few silly learning games together—what really matters is that connection and joy.
I hope these activities bring some extra smiles to your Father’s Day celebrations. If you use any of these ideas, I’d love to see what you and your kids create—tag me or leave a comment and share the fun!
Wishing you a Father’s Day full of laughter, love, and plenty of hugs. 💙
—Janille
(from Printables by Janille)
