Let’s get kids learning and having fun this Father’s Day - We have come up with the TOP Father’s Day crafts, activities and ideas for the whole family to enjoy - PLUS gain access to our FREE printable ‘’World’s Best Dad’’ award certificate fun colouring activity for kids!
Here's a rundown of what we will be going through in this blog;
- TOP Father’s Day ideas for kids that incorporate learning in a fun way
- Fun Fathers Day fine motor skills craft activities for kids
- FREE ‘’World’s Best Dad’’ award certificate fun colouring activities
Having a giggle on Father's Day morning - Tell Dad Jokes
Is your Dad known to be a bit of a joker? Why not have your children make up and write some funny Dad jokes to tell him on Father’s Day. Help your children develop the correct dynamic tripod grip and improve their writing skills with this fun creative writing activity and the best part is - they don’t even realise they are learning! Kids will have so much fun making up and telling all their funny jokes to Dad on Father’s Day. Here's a few ideas to get Dad giggling
Why did Dad bring a ladder to the barbecue?
Because he heard the steaks were high.
What do you call a dad who’s also a magician?
A Dadgician.
Why don't eggs tell jokes?
Because they’d crack each other up—and Dad's already scrambling!
What’s Dad’s favorite kind of math?
Pun-damentals.
Top tip: Get your kids to think of one joke to put in their Father’s Day cards, keep reading to check out our ROARsome Father’s Day card making activities and crafts below!
Get cookin’
Dad will love it if you cook up his favourite meal on Father’s Day! Cooking or baking activities have a number of benefits for kids, it helps to develop cognitive ability, improves fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Reading the recipes, recognising numbers and following instructions are all essential skills children will eventually use in their everyday lives.
Get your writing pencils and shopping lists at the ready and have your children write up all the ingredients for Dad’s favourite meal. Start your mission and secretly head to the supermarket to get all the ingredients you need.
Ask your children to tick off all the ingredients as you go along, giving your children important tasks improves their confidence and makes them feel valued (especially when they are fun and your child can pretend they are a super secret agent!)
Playing outside together - spending some quality time outdoors!
Go outside for a nature walk, ride your bikes, play sports or have a picnic in the park! You’ll have so much fun playing outside together in the sun - The opportunities are endless
Playing games like catch significantly helps improve core body strength, upper body strength, hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills - which, you guessed it, ALL help children within their handwriting.
If your Dad is a golf lover then this is such a fantastic activity for the whole family - Grab a few plastic cups to make your ‘holes’, dust off the golf clubs that have been sitting in the garage and prepare to make the ultimate mini golf course in your garden! You could make some score cards and have your kids keep track of and write down all their points
Write him a story he can cherish forever
Write about a fun adventure with you and your Dad to read at bedtime! Have your children think about the start, middle and end of their story and put it all together. Creative writing improves our literacy skills, boosts imagination and self expression! Let their imagination run free!
Inspire a love of writing by having your child write their own storyboard, get kids improving their writing skills and having fun colouring and designing their own comic! Grab an A4 piece of paper and fold it up into 6 equal squares and have your child draw pictures, colour them in and write a sentence or two describing the scene or any dialogue. This is a fun way to get kids thinking creatively, improve writing skills and make a lovely gift for Dad he is sure to keep forever!
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Dad Coupons - A gift to make them giggle and smile
DAD COUPONS he can redeem at ANYTIME & ANYWHERE he wants! Whether it's washing the car, taking the rubbish out or a FREE afternoon nap, these fun coupons are so much fun, simple to make and sure to put a smile on Dad’s face!
Help your child to practice writing, develop fine motor skills and build good pencil grip & control in a fun and engaging way by creating these fun colourful dad coupons. Cutting and sticking activities help to improve fine motor skills and are essential for good handwriting skills. Have fun colouring, drawing and writing to boost creativity skills, self expression and inspire a love of learning to write!
Decorate your coupons with Love Writing Co. Ages 2-5 or 6-9: Fully Erasable Tripod Grip Colouring Pencils especially developed to fit a child’s hands.
Colouring plays a key role in helping children learn pencil control, so our colour pencils are uniquely designed to encourage the correct tripod grip whilst preventing muscle fatigue. This will allow your child to colour and write for longer, whilst building good writing and fine motor skills.
Fun Craft Ideas for Kids Celebrating Father’s Day
Anything handmade and written by little hands is a special gift that will be cherished forever.
So get out the paints, aprons and glitter and embrace the artistic chaos as dad and his little ones create a work of art together. Be ready with a frame or some blue tack to display the piece on the wall or fridge in all its glory!
Dad shirt cards
Show Dad just how much you love him by making him a lovely Father’s Day card! Try this super easy, cost effective Father’s Day shirt card! This fun cutting, sticking and folding independent design activity helps to build fine motor skills and improves creativity, confidence and self expression!
- Fold your A4 piece of card in half
- Cut a 4-5 cm line from top down in the centre of one side
- Fold both sides into a collar-like shape
- Draw and design your Dad’s tie, you could try a medal too if you prefer!
- Don’t forget to write a lovely personalised message on the front and inside of your card letting Dad know you love him very much (plus practising our writing skills!
Handprint Art & Card Making
Try this super FUN and EASY DIY Father’s Day card for kids to make and do!
Colouring, drawing and writing are all different ways of mark-making and are essential when learning to write. Plus, what kid doesn't LOVE getting messy and creative!?
“Dad you are ONE in a MELON!”
“Dad, you ROCK!’’
“Dad, you are totally ROARsome!’’
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World’s Best Dad Trophy
Using the ONE & ONLY 3-in-1 Washable Arty Crayons for Kids! Drawing, colouring and writing is a joy with our easy-glide Love Writing Co. Washable Arty Crayons, especially developed to fit a child’s hand. With 12 vivid colours, which can be used as crayons, pastels or watercolours, they will unleash your child's imagination, self expression and creativity!
FREE Printable ‘’World’s Best Dad’’ Award Certificate Colouring Activity for Kids!
Go to www.lovewritingco.com to gain access to your FREE ‘’World’s Best Dad’’ Father’s Day award certificate colouring activity for kids - PLUS gain access to 50+ FREE downloadable handwriting practice worksheets and printable craft activities for kids!
Practice fine motor skills through cutting and sticking activities, improve pencil grip and control through tracing and writing practice AND boost creativity through independent design and fun colouring activities
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That’s all from us this week - we hope you found some fun activities & ideas to help entertain the whole family this Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day we hope you have a fabulous day & thank you to all our super-hero Father-figures - We well and truly would never be without you!
Love from, All of us at Love Writing Co. xx
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