Father’s Day is just around the corner and you may be looking for some easy Father’s day craft ideas for kids. We are here with two cool DIY projects for kids to do at home or at school. 🙂
One is the best dad badge and the other one is a very easy popsicle stick craft which will surely bring a smile on dad’s face.
We love these two crafts because they are perfect last-minute Father’s Day projects to make with kids. The Best Dad Badge gives children a chance to practice making accordion folds, while the popsicle stick craft is a fun way for kids to write special messages and create a personalized gift for Dad.
Let’s see how to make these two awesome gifts for Father’s Day!
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Best Dad Badge- Father’s Day Craft Idea
Supplies you need to make a Best Dad Badge
1. A4 Paper (I used blue colour paper)
2. Two paper strips, approximate size-4 x 13 cm each (Blue colour)
3. White paper cut in round shape
4. Glue
5. Scissors
6. Colour pen
Steps to make a Best Dad Badge
You can watch the video tutorial at the top of this post or follow the step-by-step instructions below.
Step 1
Cut the blue A4 paper into 2 equal sized pieces vertically.
Step 2
Take one piece of paper and start making accordion folds from one end to the other. To make an accordion fold, fold a small section of the paper forward, then flip the paper over and fold the next section backward. Continue alternating the folds back and forth until you reach the end of the paper. Try to keep the folds roughly the same size as you go.
If you are unsure, I recommend watching the video tutorial at the top of this post to see the folding process in action.
Step 3
Once you have finished making the accordion folds, fold the paper strip in half. Apply glue along one of the inner edges and press the two sides together until the glue holds.
Step 4
Once the two sides are glued together, you will have a small paper fan. At the bottom of the fan, you may notice a few folds that are still loose and can be pulled apart. Apply a little glue in the center of these loose folds and press them together to keep the fan securely in shape.
Step 5
Take the second piece of paper from Step 1 and repeat Steps 2 to 4 to create another paper fan. Apply glue along the straight edges and join the two fans together to form a full rosette.
Next, cut a small circle from white paper and glue it to the center of the rosette. Make sure the circle is slightly smaller than the rosette so the folded edges remain visible around it.
Step 6
Cut ribbon shapes from the two blue paper strips. To create the ribbon ends, cut a small V shape from one end of each strip. Then glue the other ends of the paper strips together.
Now, glue the ribbons to the back of the rosette. Then write an award title or special message in the center of the badge. We wrote “Best Dad Award,” but kids can personalize their badges with their own words.
Your Best Dad Badge is now ready to gift to Dad!
Popsicle Stick Craft- Father’s Day Craft Idea
Out of the two Father’s day Craft Ideas, we love this one the most. It is such a cute and thoughtful gift for dad!
Supplies you need to make this popsicle stick craft
1. Coloured popsicle sticks
2. Hot Glue
3. Jute twine
4. Scissors
5. Marker or colour pen
Steps to make a Father’s Day popsicle stick craft
Step 1
Choose 10 to 12 popsicle sticks in your favorite colors.
Next, get a piece of jute twine. Make sure it is long enough to hang the finished craft and to hold all of the popsicle sticks. Let’s start attaching the popsicle sticks one by one. Apply hot glue to two sides of the twine to stick the first popsicle stick in place, leaving enough twine at the top to create a hanging loop.
I highly recommend that an adult completes this step as it involves hot glue. If kids are making the craft themselves, wood glue can be used instead. Children can also help by choosing their favorite colored popsicle sticks and handing them over as you attach them.
Step 2
Continue sticking the popsicle sticks to the twine one by one using hot glue, starting from the first popsicle stick. Once all of the popsicle sticks have been attached, trim off any excess twine at the ends.
Now it is time for the kids to add their special messages for Dad. You can either have the children write on the popsicle sticks before attaching them to the twine or write on them once the craft has been assembled.
For our craft, I wrote the messages on behalf of my two-year-old daughter. Her dad often calls her “Cutie,” and she sometimes calls him the same thing in return! That is why I made sure to include the last line, “You are a Cutie.” It added a personal touch and made the gift even more special.
Once the messages are written, hang the craft on a wall, door handle, or anywhere Dad is sure to see it. Then sit back and wait for the big smile on his face when he discovers his special surprise!
More Father’s Day Crafts for Kids
If you liked these Father’s Day craft ideas, you may also want to check out the crafts below.
Father’s Day Trophy Card Craft:
This Father’s Day Trophy Craft is a fun and easy way for kids to show Dad how much he is appreciated. Using the printable template, children can create their own “Number One Dad” award trophy with just a few simple supplies. Perfect for preschoolers and school-age kids, this craft is a great Father’s Day activity.
Dad, You Rock Father’s Day Craft:
This Rocking Paper Plate Father’s Day Craft is a fun and unique way for kids to surprise Dad on Father’s Day. Children can create a rocking craft that lets Dad know he rocks, and even personalize it by adding his photo.
This Father’s Day Shirt Card is a fun and easy craft for kids. Using the printable template, children can decorate the shirt with colorful sponge painting and tuck a special surprise message inside the pocket. Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and elementary school kids, this craft makes a wonderful handmade gift for Dad.
This All About My Dad printable is a fun Father’s Day activity that lets kids celebrate everything they love about Dad. Children can answer simple questions, color cute illustrations, and create a personalized keepsake filled with their favorite memories and thoughts.
Father’s Day-Themed Books for Kids
Join the How to Catch Kids as they set out to catch the mysterious Daddysaurus! Filled with silly rhymes, fun illustrations, and plenty of adventure, this entertaining story celebrates all the kindness, bravery, and humor that make dads so special. A fun read for Father’s Day and beyond!
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the special bond between fathers and daughters. Through charming illustrations and gentle rhymes, it highlights the many ways dads help, encourage, and support their daughters as they grow. A sweet read for children and their dads to enjoy together.
Celebrate the special relationship between fathers and sons with this heartwarming picture book. Filled with sweet rhymes and adorable illustrations, it shares the love, guidance, and encouragement that dads provide as their sons grow. A thoughtful read-aloud story that makes a wonderful keepsake for Father’s Day.
Don’t Splash Grandpa is a fun and lighthearted picture book that makes a wonderful read for Father’s Day, especially for grandpas and grandchildren to enjoy together. Filled with poolside adventures, playful humor, and plenty of splashes, this entertaining story is perfect for sharing laughs and making special memories with Grandpa.
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Sam Franklin says
Ooo we have some ice lolly sticks sitting in the drawer, I think my girls would enjoy making these for father’s day – pinned!