16 Simple Father’s Day Crafts for Preschool Kids

Keeping little hands busy can be tough, especially when you want something simple, sweet, and meaningful for Father’s Day. If you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, these easy projects turn preschool creativity into heartfelt gifts Dad will love. Each idea uses basic supplies and focuses on fun, not perfection.

Below you’ll find 16 simple Father’s Day crafts that are cute, quick to set up, and full of love—let’s dive in!

1. Handprint “I Love You, Dad” Card

This card features a bright painted handprint that opens like a heart around a short “I love you, Dad!” message. Preschoolers love the tickly paint on their hands and seeing their print become a special keepsake for Dad.

Materials Needed:

1. Folded cardstock or construction paper
2. Washable paint (any color)
3. Marker or crayon
4. Stickers (optional)
5. Glitter glue (optional)

How to make it:

1. Fold the cardstock to make a card; write a short greeting inside.
2. Paint the child’s hand and press it on the front to make a clear handprint.
3. Add “I Love You, Dad” with markers and decorate with stickers or glitter glue.
4. Let dry completely and place in an envelope or display on Dad’s breakfast tray.

2. Tie-Shaped Paper Card with Buttons

This craft looks like a cheerful paper tie card decorated with buttons and stripes for Dad. Kids enjoy sticking on buttons and drawing patterns, and it’s easy enough for small hands.

Materials Needed:

1. Colored construction paper
2. Safety scissors
3. Glue stick or white glue
4. Assorted buttons or paper circles
5. Markers or crayons

How to make it:

1. Cut a large tie shape from construction paper.
2. Fold the top slightly to make a collar look, or glue onto a small card base.
3. Decorate with stripes, dots, and glue on buttons as “tie pins.”
4. Let dry and write “Best Dad” on the front, then prop it up for gifting.

3. Popsicle Stick “Dad” Photo Frame

This frame is made from colorful popsicle sticks with a small photo of Dad and child in the center. Kids love choosing stick colors and adding stickers, and the result is a sturdy keepsake.

Materials Needed:

1. Popsicle sticks (4–8)
2. School glue or hot glue (adult help)
3. Small printed photo
4. Stickers or foam shapes
5. String or magnet strip (optional)

How to make it:

1. Glue four sticks into a square frame; add extra sticks for pattern if desired.
2. Trim the photo to fit and glue it behind the frame.
3. Decorate with stickers or foam shapes and write “DAD.”
4. Add string for hanging or a magnet on the back; let dry fully.

4. “Dad, You’re My Hero” Cape Bookmark

This bookmark looks like a tiny superhero cape with “DAD” on it. Kids enjoy pretending it’s a hero tool for Dad’s book and love choosing bold colors.

Materials Needed:

1. Red or blue cardstock
2. Scissors
3. Markers
4. Star stickers
5. Hole punch and ribbon (optional)

How to make it:

1. Cut a simple cape shape (triangle with curved top) from cardstock.
2. Write “DAD” or “My Hero” in big letters.
3. Add stars and doodles with markers and stickers.
4. Punch a hole at the top, tie a ribbon, and let Dad save his page with style.

5. Handprint Grill Master Apron Print

This looks like a paper “apron” decorated with handprints that look like BBQ flames and the words “Grill Master Dad.” Kids love stamping bright “flames” and feeling proud when they see the BBQ theme.

Materials Needed:

1. Large white construction paper
2. Washable paint (reds, oranges, yellows)
3. Ribbon or yarn
4. Marker

How to make it:

1. Cut an apron shape from the paper; tape yarn as neck and waist ties.
2. Paint hands and press handprints near the bottom to mimic flames.
3. Write “Grill Master Dad” at the top in bold letters.
4. Let dry and present as wall art or breakfast-in-bed decor.

6. “Best Dad” Trophy Cup from Paper Cups

This craft creates a golden trophy using two paper cups and paper handles, labeled “Best Dad.” Kids enjoy turning simple cups into a shiny award for Dad.

Materials Needed:

1. Two paper cups
2. Yellow or gold paint
3. Construction paper for handles
4. Glue or tape
5. Marker and stickers (optional)

How to make it:

1. Paint both cups gold; let them dry.
2. Glue cups rim-to-rim; cut and glue paper handles on the sides.
3. Write “#1 Dad” or “Best Dad” and add stars or stickers.
4. Let set, then place on a shelf or breakfast tray for a proud reveal.

7. Fingerprint “We Love Dad” Tree Art

This picture shows a tree with a trunk and leaves made from colorful fingerprints, with “We Love Dad” written below. Kids enjoy dotting the page with their fingertips and seeing their prints become leaves.

Materials Needed:

1. White cardstock
2. Washable ink pads or paint
3. Brown marker or crayon
4. Frame (optional)

How to make it:

1. Draw or paint a simple tree trunk and branches.
2. Use fingerprints to add green leaves and a few heart-colored “fruits.”
3. Write “We Love Dad” at the bottom.
4. Let dry and frame or hang for Father’s Day.

8. Dad’s Toolbox Shape Collage

This collage looks like a big red toolbox filled with paper tool shapes labeled with kind words. Kids love picking tool shapes and gluing them like a real kit.

Materials Needed:

1. Red, gray, and yellow construction paper
2. Safety scissors
3. Glue stick
4. Marker
5. Stickers (optional)

How to make it:

1. Cut a large rectangle for a toolbox and smaller rectangles for a lid and handle.
2. Cut simple tool shapes (hammer, wrench, screwdriver) from colored paper.
3. Glue tools peeking out of the box; label each with words like “Kind,” “Strong,” “Fun.”
4. Add “Dad’s Toolbox” on the front and let dry.

9. “Hooked on You, Dad” Fish Card

This card shows a bright paper fish on a wavy blue background with the pun “Hooked on You, Dad.” Kids enjoy gluing shiny scales and drawing bubbles.

Materials Needed:

1. Blue cardstock (card base)
2. Colored paper for fish
3. Glue stick
4. Sequins or foil bits (optional)
5. Marker

How to make it:

1. Fold blue cardstock into a card and draw simple waves.
2. Cut a fish body and fin; glue to the front.
3. Add sequins or paper circles as scales and draw a little hook and line.
4. Write “Hooked on You, Dad!” and let dry.

10. Footprint Rocket “Love You to the Moon” Art

This art uses a painted footprint as a rocket with flames and stars, captioned “Love You to the Moon, Dad.” Kids giggle at the footprint stamp and love adding star stickers.

Materials Needed:

1. Dark blue cardstock
2. Washable paint (for footprint)
3. Star stickers
4. Markers
5. Glue stick (optional)

How to make it:

1. Paint the child’s foot and press onto the paper, heel up, to form a rocket.
2. Add triangle nose, side fins, and flame shapes with markers or paper.
3. Place star stickers around and write the caption.
4. Let dry and display on a wall or fridge.

11. Dad’s Favorite Snack Jar Label

This is a decorated paper label wrapped around a small jar filled with Dad’s favorite snacks and a “For Dad” tag. Kids enjoy drawing little hearts and helping fill the jar.

Materials Needed:

1. Clean jar with lid
2. Paper label strip
3. Markers and stickers
4. Ribbon or string
5. Dad’s favorite small snacks

How to make it:

1. Cut a paper strip to fit around the jar; decorate with “For Dad” and drawings.
2. Glue or tape the label in place.
3. Fill the jar with snacks and tie a ribbon tag on the lid.
4. Present with a hug and a big smile.

12. “Dad’s Car Key” Cardboard Keychain Craft

This craft looks like a chunky cardboard “key” with a heart and “DAD” drawn on it, strung on yarn like a pretend keychain. Kids enjoy tracing and decorating a big, silly key for Dad.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard scrap
2. Pencil and scissors
3. Markers or paint
4. Hole punch
5. Yarn or ribbon

How to make it:

1. Draw a big key shape on cardboard and cut it out.
2. Punch a hole at the top and thread yarn for a loop.
3. Decorate with “DAD,” hearts, and stripes using markers or paint.
4. Let dry, then hang on a gift bag or doorknob.

13. Paper Plate “Dad You Rock” Guitar

This guitar uses a paper plate as the body and a cardboard neck, with drawn strings and star stickers. Kids love pretending to strum and giving Dad a mini concert.

Materials Needed:

1. Paper plate
2. Cardboard strip for neck
3. Rubber bands or yarn (strings)
4. Glue or tape
5. Markers and stickers

How to make it:

1. Cut a small sound hole in the plate center.
2. Tape or glue the cardboard neck to the plate.
3. Stretch rubber bands across or glue yarn lines for strings.
4. Decorate and write “Dad, You Rock!” then let dry before playtime.

14. “Helping Hands for Dad” Coupon Garland

This looks like a string of paper handprints, each with a simple coupon like “Big Hug,” “Help Clean,” or “High-Five.” Kids enjoy tracing their hands and choosing kind actions for Dad.

Materials Needed:

1. Colored paper
2. Pencil and safety scissors
3. Markers
4. Hole punch
5. String or yarn

How to make it:

1. Trace and cut several handprints from colored paper.
2. Write simple coupons on each hand.
3. Punch holes and string them into a little garland.
4. Hang it where Dad will find it on Father’s Day morning.

15. Mustache Magnet for Dad’s Fridge

This craft is a cute foam or paper mustache with googly eyes and a magnet on the back. Kids love the silly look and enjoy seeing it hold up their drawings for Dad.

Materials Needed:

1. Black craft foam or black paper
2. Googly eyes
3. Glue
4. Small magnet strip
5. Scissors

How to make it:

1. Cut a simple mustache shape from foam or paper.
2. Glue on googly eyes for a funny face.
3. Attach a magnet strip to the back.
4. Let dry and stick it on the fridge with a note for Dad.

16. “My Dad and Me” Puzzle Piece Art

This artwork uses two big cardboard puzzle pieces decorated as Dad and child, joined together with the words “We Fit.” Kids enjoy drawing faces and feeling how the pieces connect.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard or thick cardstock
2. Pencil and scissors
3. Markers or crayons
4. Stickers (optional)
5. Glue (optional)

How to make it:

1. Cut two large interlocking puzzle pieces from cardboard.
2. Draw one as Dad and the other as the child; add clothes and smiles.
3. Write “We Fit” or “Dad + Me.”
4. Join the pieces and display in a frame or on the fridge.