[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Craft ideas for gifts that will make dads happy
After Mother’s Day passes and June begins, Father’s Day arrives.
Recently, many nurseries and kindergartens have embraced family diversity by celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as Family Day.
Why not take this special opportunity for children to express gratitude to their families by making a gift?
Here, we’ll introduce some recommended craft ideas for Father’s Day.
We’ve gathered plenty of wonderful gift-making ideas that dads will love—from practical items like everyday trinket trays and pen holders to heartfelt message cards and bouquets that convey feelings directly.
Encourage children to create with feelings of “Thank you” and “I love you” for their dads.
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[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Gift-making ideas that will delight dads (11–20)
Handmade wristwatch
Wouldn’t any dad be thrilled to receive a cool, handmade wristwatch for Father’s Day? It’s also great that you can customize your very own design using origami paper in your favorite colors and patterns.
Since the instructions are simple, even young children can give it a try with ease.
For the watch face, you can draw the hands and numbers, or add a portrait of Dad and a message—how lovely! You can also decorate the band with stickers or draw freely—let’s make a one-of-a-kind, originality-filled wristwatch found nowhere else in the world!
Dress shirt with marble art
How about a Father’s Day gift using marble painting, a fun twist on marble art? Since you can’t predict how the piece will turn out until the end, enjoy making it with your child in a spirit of excitement! Fold a sheet of white drawing paper into a shirt shape to fit the Father’s Day theme, then dab drops of watercolor paint onto it.
Roll a few marbles over the surface to paint.
Have fun imagining together what kind of patterns will emerge as you work! It would also be lovely to add a surprise when the shirt opens—like a message, a drawing of Dad’s face, or your child’s handprint.
key stand
How about giving your dad a key stand for Father’s Day—something he can keep by the front door and use every day? It’s practical, and most of all, a key stand handmade by his child will likely become a treasured keepsake.
Arrange your child’s handprints or footprints, a portrait of Dad, favorite photos, and more on construction paper however you like.
Then stick it onto a cork board (you can find one at a 100-yen shop) and attach hooks for the keys—done! You can also decorate the backing with techniques like marble art or marbling.
Try it in a way that suits your child’s age!
coaster
Coasters that come in handy all year round make perfect Father’s Day gifts! You can freely customize coasters with all kinds of materials.
We recommend easy-to-handle, familiar materials like felt or fabric that kids can work with.
Just punch holes along the edges of two square-cut pieces of felt and thread a string through them to create a unique, original coaster! For the threading step, please have a parent or guardian assist according to the child’s age.
You can also have fun personalizing the coaster by drawing a portrait of Dad or adding a message!
Lantern-style memo stand
Make it with a plastic cup! Here’s an idea for a lantern-like memo stand.
A memo stand is an item used to hold memos or cards upright.
It’s handy for placing on a shelf or table to keep memos organized and easy to see! Since it’s handmade, it’s both practical and warm in feel.
You’ll need a plastic cup, transparent origami paper, scissors, glue, a craft knife, and a message card.
If you turn on a light inside the plastic cup, it looks lovely—just like a lantern!
Flower pocket
Something infants can make! Here’s an idea for a flower pocket.
In addition to a cute flower design, it includes a pocket made from a paper plate.
Try slipping in a letter, message card, or photo and giving it as a gift to parents.
You’ll need construction paper, round stickers, patterned origami paper, ribbon, tissue paper for flowers, a paper plate, and paint.
After cutting the construction paper into a flower shape, add patterns with finger stamping.
Children in preschool classes can also paint with brushes in any colors they like.
It’s sure to become a gift that shows each child’s individuality.
[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Gift-making ideas that will delight dads (21–30)
Frog amulet
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Let’s use photos of the kids to make adorable good-luck charms! Here’s an idea for a “Kaeru” (frog/return) charm.
Put your wish into it: that your loved ones return home safely from work or outings.
Create a unique, cute charm with a frog motif.
Dye paper using calligraphy paper or washi and watercolor paint diluted with water.
You can drop the paint with a pipette, or dip the paper into cups of paint to let it soak in.
Once it’s completely dry, cut it into frog shapes and paste the children’s photos on.
Adding the playful message “Buji Kaeru” (a pun meaning “return safely”) is cute too! After laminating, attach a ribbon and give it as a gift.