12 Fun Ways for Kids to Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day
Are you planning the perfect ways to celebrate Dad with kids? This requires some planning, probing, and mapping out the day. You’ll buy the gifts for Dad, a Father’s Day Card, and other props needed that day.
Go ahead and ask your kids what they want to do for Dad this Father’s Day. Kids’ ages are a factor in planning these fun activities for dads.
If their age range from 2-15 years old, there are many different ways you can incorporate creative and fun-filled activities for the whole family to do.
If your kids’ ages are from Newborn-1 year old – they can celebrate dad through you. You can plan for a baby-friendly activity for your spouse.
Of course, don’t forget to ask Dad what he wants to do that day. Take his picks as an outline to your celebration planning. There’s much to do in so little time. So, let’s get on with it.
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How can kids celebrate Dad to make Father’s Day special?
Backyard Picnic
Pack up a picnic basket with dad’s favorites and spread out the blanket. Kids can set up the picnic area and then invite dad to come outside.
Spa for Dad
Yes, dad loves spa time. Give dad a quick natural facial and foot massages. Make sure to brew some of his favorite tea, turn on the oil diffuser, and light some candles.
Cook a Father’s Day brunch with the kids
Young kids can help prep the ingredients for the recipes that you all picked for Dad. Set up the table for a delicious brunch with the whole family.
Crazy Coupons for Dads
Print out 12 Coupons for Dad to use. Write or print out the coupons with fun favors. Dad can redeem 1 or more coupons to use that day or another day in a week.
Game Day
Break out favorite board games, set up the PlayStation, or go outside for some ball games. Enjoy a friendly competition.
Movie Madness
Dad gets to pick the movie of his choice. Kids prepare the pretend movie theater with pillows, blankets, and snacks.
Family Outdoor Adventures
You can all go out for a nature walk, ride your bikes, visit a nearby beach, or go on a quick road trip overnight stay.
Talent Show for Dad
Mom will host the show with props and music. Each kid can sing, recite or play an instrument to entertain dad.
Water Fun Fight
Let’s get wet and have some fun! Load up the water guns or water balloons and have a water blast! This is also a great bonding activity between the kids.
Give Homemade Father’s Day Crafts
Do some DIY crafts for kids to make for Dad. You can find the one or two crafts that your kids are interested in making.
Check out this article full of Kids Craft Ideas for Father’s Day rounded up by GoodHousekeeping.com. There’s plenty to choose from for your kids to make for Dad.
Thankful Notes in a Jar
Write down all the things the kids are thankful for Dad on a paper roll. Write down wishes for Dad for the whole year, and place them in a jar.
Photoshoot
Take photos of kids and Dad to remember the celebration. A Father’s Day photoshoot is a great addition to your family album and scrapbook.
Dad will be delighted in any activities you and your kids planned to honor him.
The important thing is, Dad gets to spend time together with the whole family. Quality family time on this special occasion is one to remember.
It’s a great start in getting back to normalcy since the Covid-19 pandemic started. If you’re spending the day out, do it responsibly and safely for all.
Let’s give a shout-out to all Dads and show him that he is loved.
Dads, we all thank you for all the love and support you’ve given us.
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