A Simple Fathers Day Craft for Kids

Father’s Day is fast approaching, so I thought I’d share a fun Fathers Day craft for kids to make for Dad or Grandpa.  This is what Engineer made for his Papa, my Dad.

Nuts & Bolts Frame Fathers Day Craft for Kids

Supplies:

• 4 large popsicle sticks (tongue depressor size)
• kids craft paint
• paintbrush
• craft glue
• a few nuts and bolts
• a handwritten note from child or photo of child
  
  

Steps:

• Have child paint the 4 popsicle sticks.  We used acrylic paint, but tempera paint would work as well.
• After the paint is dry, glue the popsicle sticks into a frame.
• Once the frame is dry, have child choose which nuts and/or bolts to use as the frame’s decoration.  I would suggest using a small handful, as too many could weigh the frame down.
• Have your child glue the nuts and bolts to the frame.  I used craft glue, but a hot glue gun would work too.
• While waiting for everything to dry, decide what will go inside the frame.  Engineer really wanted to write a note to his papa, and I wasn’t going to discourage that!
• Glue the note to a piece of cardboard.  This will keep the note sturdy
• Attach the note to the back of the frame, making sure everything’s centered.
• Be sure to write the child’s name and the year on the back of the frame!

Additional Ideas:

• Rather than a note, include a picture of the child.  For my preschool students, I’m going to take a picture of them holding a sign that says, “I love you!” on it.  That picture will go inside the handmade frame.
• If the dad or grandpa in question isn’t into building, choose different items to attach to the frame.  Have your child help decide what should be placed on there.
• Add magnetic tape to the back of the frame.  This way, it can be proudly displayed on the fridge!