Father’s Day Celebration

June is a special time for Dad! Father’s Day falls mid-month and is a celebration of all he does for the family. Typically, it is a day to let him have some time on his own to sit in a hammock while sipping a cool drink with nothing to do. That’s a great way to celebrate, but your kids may want to do something more active to show their appreciation. If you are looking for some fun ways your kids can celebrate Dad, check out these simple ideas for a grand day.

1. Serve Dad breakfast in bed. Usually Mom gets this royal treatment, but turn the tables and make him all his favorite breakfast foods. Don’t forget the Sunday paper and comics—the kids can read these with him.

2. Have the kids make a fun banner that says, “You’re the best dad!” and hang it outside his bedroom. To make the banner, cut out different shapes from heavy card stock, and write a letter on each one. Hole punch each letter and string yarn through them. Hang the banner from a doorframe for a special greeting.

3. Instead of purchasing cards, have your kids make their own using construction paper and craft items, like sequins, glitter glue, and yarn.

4. During the week prior to Father’s Day, have the kids decorate a special jar or box and write down things they love about Dad. Put these in the jar or box. On Father’s Day, present him with the special holder, and have him read all the things the kids love about him.

5. OK, so what is Dad’s favorite fun thing to do? Does he love playing Frisbee golf? How about riding bikes or going to the ballgame? Think about what he loves best, and plan a family outing in honor of him.

6. Are there any chores Dad continually asks the kids to do? Create a coupon book that divvies up the chores, and have the kids promise to do the chores willingly when they are presented with a coupon. Make the coupons good for a whole year!

7. Create a special photo album of special moments from the past year with Dad. This can either be a digital photo album that you post online or a physical album that you present to him on Father’s Day. Make sure to add captions to each picture for added fun.

8. If the weather is good, have a BBQ, but let Dad rest in his hammock with a cool drink while the family does the cooking his favorite way—unless he insists on taking over!

9. Although it’s not Mardi Gras, make a crown for Dad using craft items. Crown him king for the day and bake a King’s Cake too. Hopefully, Dad will find the special good luck charm in the cake.

10. Give Dad time on his own to do as he pleases. Schedule out two or three hours of the day and let him be! Unscheduled, nothing-to-do time is a precious gift!

Happy Father’s Day!