Elementary School Father's Day Activities

On Father's Day, delight Dad--and stretch your early reader, too!--with this adorable ABC book of "Fun with Dad."

Help your child create a rebus message for a unique Father's Day card or poster; it's like a collage and encoded message all in one!

Your child can re-purpose any used (and cleaned) can into a colorful container to hold Dad's pens and pencils on his desk!

Help your child honor her grandpa this Father's Day by creating an original photo essay just for him.

Celebrate Dad with this decorative stepping stone for your garden!

Your child can get out the acrylic paints and create a colorful paperweight perfect for dad this Father's Day!

"Crown" dad this Father's Day—and sneak in some letter-sound practice, too.

Make a creative Father's Day art card to celebrate your family's beloved guy!

With this activity, you child will get an opportunity to apply skills they're learning in second grade math, and maybe learn something new about Dad.

Anyone can write Dad a card for Father's Day; but for the dad who loves sports, get the family to write him a special haiku on a basketball instead!

This year, celebrate Father's Day with three hilarious outdoor family games.

Better than any store bought Father's Day card, this touching keepsake lets your child give Dad a peek into their relationship from her point of view.

Salute your "#1 Dad" with this creative pop-up card!

Make a "hands-on" barbecue apron for Dad this Father's Day!

Let your third grader newscaster practice presentation skills with this video "card" to celebrate Dad this Father's Day!

Create a special gift for Mother's or Father's Day using felt, cardstock and buttons to create a memorable frame in the shape of a heart.

Pizza for breakfast? Celebrate Father's Day with a fun filled cooking treat.

A round scoop of vanilla ice cream, red sprinkles, and bat and glove cookies are all it takes to make a baseball-themed treat.

If you are looking for a special way to celebrate dad on his day, help your little one to design a creative letter photo collage.

Make a Duct Tape Wallet: This activity provides kids great practice in following directions and makes for a fun homemade gift.

Enlist the whole family and helpful friends in this heartwarming activity for Dad. Boost kids' writing skills in the process, too!

Make this easy homemade tie for a great Father's Day gift this year.

Your fourth grader will gain valuable fraction practice as he mixes up a savory spice rub for your family's barbeque master!

Make a planter full of delicious seasonings and classic grilling vegetables, great for a Fatherâs Day gift or a fun start-of-summer outdoor activity.

This Father's Day, give dad something he'll really appreciate: a book about him, written by his favorite author...his son or daughter!

Give your number one dad something that he truly deserves this Father's Day!

Try this washi tape craft for Fatherâs Day, and combine cutting-edge crafting with technology for a colorful, useful gift for Dad.

Honor dad's fatherly achievements with a handmade plaque for a job well done!

Nothing says Father's Day like a brand new necktie. Much tastier than fabric ties, these sweet baked versions are the perfect gift for Dad.

Here's an idea for an edible Father's Day "note" that also happens to give your second grader practice in using a fancy new tool: the thesaurus.