Make Father's Day Special

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so it’s time for kids to start planning what to do with their dads! Though it is fairly standard to give a gift, children should be encouraged to do more than that! There’s tons of things you can do on Father’s Day to make dads feel special. But don’t fret if you need ideas, because we’re here to help. Offer these tips to students to help them get creative with the holiday.

Many dads enjoy cooking out, especially since Father’s Day falls in June, when the weather is heating up and it’s the perfect time to be outdoors. Encourage students to participate. They can watch and learn about grilling food. They can offer to help with more simple tasks, such as buttering corn on the cob. They can set the table for the family. The help is sure to be greatly appreciated.

Summer is also a season for sporting events, and Sundays are big days for games. Students could offer to watch a game with their dads. They can ask questions to learn more about his team, his favorite players, and more. Dads will love talking about it, especially to their children who are not sport inclined.

It’s a stereotype that dads enjoy gold for a reason. Students can offer to go golfing, whether it is to the driving range or for a round of mini golf. The offer will be appreciated.

Fishing is another classic Father’s Day activity. If you live anywhere near water, it can be a fun bonding experience for children and their dads. This pastime is relaxing, allowing time to chat, and exciting, when someone is attempting to make a catch.

Encourage students to find out what their dad’s favorite meal is, and have them cook it! Whether it’s making much of it on their own or just having several small tasks in the process, their dads are sure to appreciate it.

Above all, students should ask about his interests and use those to plan a fun activity. Does he enjoy art? Maybe it’s time for a trip to the museum, or to paint together. Interested in history? Watch a documentary together. Students who attempt to find an activity that is personal will leave their dads touched.

Make sure you encourage students to do something special to show all the dads out there how important they are! 

Father's Day Printable!

Hello again, readers! Father’s Day is approaching, and along with it, the end of the school year. Since the school year is nearly over, you may not have enough time to put together a large craft. After all, there’s locker cleanouts, final assignments, assemblies, and all sorts of things that come with the ending of a school year. Gathering supplies and finding time to work in another craft simply isn’t always possible.

That’s why we at TeachersSquare.com have created this simple printable for you to give to your students! It doesn’t even have to be cut out. Simply follow the link, print the item, and hand it out to your students!

The printable is of a classic father item…a tie! Above the tie are the words “What I Like About My Dad!” On the tie are lines for students to write their answers on.

This is perfect for better time management at the end of a busy year. The project requires little preparation and no cleanup. It also stops dads from feeling left out. Students have plenty of time during school to make something for Mother’s Day, but due to the timing of Father’s Day, dads don’t always get a handmade gift. Now they can.

If desired, students can color in the tie before writing their answers in the provided lines. This simple activity will make dad’s feel special without making a time crunch for you.

You can find the PDF of our printable HERE.

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Enjoy the end of the school year!