[Childcare] Recommended for Father's Day! Craft ideas for gifts that will make dads happy

9 years of experience as a nursery school teacherShibata Risa
I am an active nursery school teacher with 9 years of experience. After graduating from university, I worked at a daycare center. The time I spent happily with children—playing piano, singing songs, and doing finger-play—are priceless memories to me. Currently, while raising three children of my own, I work at an after-school day service, engaging with children and providing individualized developmental support. Drawing on my diverse experiences as a childcare worker and as a mother, I hope to express and convey my thoughts through writing.

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.

[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.

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Cupcake memo stand

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Let’s make it with clay! Here are some ideas for a cupcake memo stand.

Turn a practical memo holder into an adorable cupcake shape using clay.

Just spotting your cupcake memo stand will warm your heart every time! All you need are paper clay, clips, and beads.

The beads will be used as decorative toppings, so choosing your favorite colors and shapes will get kids excited, too.

Give it a try!

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Skeleton uchiwa (transparent handheld fan)

A unique idea you’ll want to display by the window! Here are some ideas for skeleton-style uchiwa fans.

What you’ll need: the fan frame (ribs), stickers and decals, frill lace, scissors, a craft knife, a hot glue gun, glue or tape, an A3 card case, and photos or flowers.

Uchiwa fans, which have recently become popular as “oshi-katsu” (supporting your favorites) items, can be turned into a skeleton design by inserting children’s photos.

Hold them up to the blue sky or a flower field and the changing background looks adorable.

Give it a try!

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tile coaster

Let’s customize a portrait illustration and make it into tile coasters! Here are some ideas.

Coasters are small mats for placing drinks, and they come in various materials like wood, plastic, glass, paper, and felt.

This time, we’ll use cork coasters—also available at 100-yen shops—to create handmade tile coasters.

What you’ll need: cork coasters or cork sheets, drawing paper with a portrait illustration, colored construction paper, glass tiles, self-adhesive laminating sheets, and craft glue.

Put your gratitude into it and give it as a gift.

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Mosaic tile-style photo frame

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A photo frame featuring mosaic tile-style decorations you can make with 100-yen shop materials. If you put a portrait or photo in the frame and give it to someone you love at home, they’ll be delighted!#Childcare Crafting Production in June June's production Father’s Day craft Father’s Day craft Family Day Craft
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Let’s get everything you need at the 100-yen shop! Here’s an idea for a photo frame that looks like mosaic tiles.

A handmade photo frame is a wonderful way to convey the giver’s heartfelt feelings as a thoughtful gift.

Original designs created by children add a special touch and will become a keepsake for parents as well.

Attach photos or portraits to a clear file or laminating film, then decorate around them with transparent origami paper stuck onto nano tape.

Finish it off with a ribbon, and you’re done!

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