Father’s Day Crafts for Kids Church can feel like an afterthought between busy weekend plans. I put this list together because finding simple, free or budget-friendly projects for a Sunday school group is honestly a struggle when you lack time.
If you are a volunteer coordinating these activities, these options will really help you out. You get practical, easy-to-prep ideas that keep preschoolers engaged and give dads something meaningful they will actually keep.
1. Sunday School Prayer Tie Craft 👔
Finding a paper craft that kids can personalize easily makes Sunday mornings much smoother. Kids can trace their hands or draw little pictures on a pre-cut paper tie. Dads love hanging these up in their offices or keeping them as bookmarks for their Bibles.
How to Make the Prayer Tie
- Cut out a large necktie shape from thick, colored cardstock.
- Have the child write a short prayer or draw a picture on the front.
- Punch a hole at the top and loop a piece of yarn through it.
Supply Guide
- Colored cardstock paper
- Hole punch and yarn
- Washable markers or crayons
2. Children’s Church Bible Verse Trophy 🏆
When you want to remind fathers that they are appreciated, a handmade paper trophy works incredibly well. This arts and crafts activity lets children pick their favorite Bible verse to paste right in the middle. It stands nicely on a desk and serves as a sweet daily reminder of their kids.
How to Assemble the Trophy
- Take two yellow paper cups and glue their bottoms together.
- Cut out two strips of yellow paper and attach them as handles on the sides.
- Print and glue a small label on the front that says “Number 1 Dad”.
Material List
- Yellow paper cups
- Craft glue and scissors
- Pre-printed Bible verse labels
3. Easy Cross Handprint Canvas 🎨
Messy projects might seem intimidating, but a guided handprint session is actually very manageable for preschoolers. Creating a cross out of overlapping painted handprints looks beautiful on a small canvas. It doubles as an easy Sunday school classroom decoration until it is time to take them home.
Steps to Create the Canvas
- Lightly sketch a cross shape on a small white canvas.
- Help the child dip their hands in washable paint and press them along the sketched lines.
- Let it dry completely before writing the date on the back.
Required Supplies
- Small blank canvas boards
- Washable finger paints (blue and green)
- Wet wipes for easy cleanup
4. Sunday School Classroom Decoration Banner 🎊
If you have a large blank wall in your room, getting the whole class to work on one big gift is a fun change of pace. Each child decorates a single pennant with a drawing or message for their dad. Later, these banners make great Fathers day photo backdrops before families take their individual pieces home.
Making the Pennants
- Hand out blank paper triangles to each child in the class.
- Allow them to decorate their piece with stickers and markers.
- String all the finished triangles together using twine and mini clothespins.
Project Materials
- Pre-cut cardboard triangles
- Twine or thick string
- Mini wooden clothespins
5. Harvest Blessings Basket Craft 🧺
Sometimes tying a craft into the current season or recent lessons makes the activity feel more grounded. Even though it is June, a harvest theme teaches kids about gathering good deeds and showing gratitude to their fathers. They can fill small paper baskets with written notes of appreciation.
Crafting the Basket
- Fold a square piece of brown construction paper into a simple box shape.
- Attach a strip of paper across the top to act as the handle.
- Write “Dad’s Blessings” on the side and fill it with folded paper notes.
Supply Checklist
- Brown construction paper
- Glue sticks or double-sided tape
- Small strips of paper for writing notes
6. Resurrection Garden Keepsake for Dad 🌿
Reusing themes from Easter helps reinforce important lessons while making something special for fathers. Building a mini stone and moss garden in a small terracotta pot gives kids a hands-on nature project. Dads get a beautiful, living reminder of the resurrection to put on their windowsill or porch.
Building the Garden
- Fill a small terracotta pot halfway with potting soil.
- Place a small, smooth rock in the center to represent the empty tomb.
- Surround the rock with small patches of live moss and tiny twigs shaped like a cross.
What You Need
- Mini terracotta pots
- Potting soil and live moss
- Smooth pebbles and small twigs
7. Preschool Shepherd Sheep Puppet Craft 🐑
Keeping little hands busy while telling a Bible story is a smart way to manage classroom energy. Cotton balls, paper plates, and popsicle sticks easily turn into cute sheep puppets for a shepherd lesson. Children can write “Dad, you guide me” on the back as a sweet, personal touch.
Creating the Sheep Puppet
- Cover the back of a small paper plate with glue and press cotton balls all over it.
- Cut out a black paper face and glue it to the center of the fluff.
- Tape a large wooden craft stick to the bottom so the child can hold it.
Crafting Essentials
- Small white paper plates
- Bags of cotton balls
- Jumbo wooden craft sticks
8. Free Printable Bible Verse Card 📜
Running low on budget happens to the best of us, especially near the end of the term. Having a free printable card ready to color means you only need crayons to pull off a great gift. Kids can spend time coloring the detailed borders and writing a sweet note inside.
Preparing the Cards
- Print out a black-and-white foldable card template featuring a popular Bible verse.
- Set up stations with different shades of crayons and colored pencils.
- Help the younger children fold the card neatly down the middle.
Required Items
- Thick printer paper or cardstock
- Printer with black ink
- Crayons and colored pencils
9. Summer Camp Prayer Journal Craft 🏕️
Preparing for camp often leaves kids feeling creative and ready to make something functional. Binding a few blank pages together with a colorful construction paper cover creates a simple journal. They can dedicate the first page to a prayer specifically written for their father.
Binding the Journal
- Stack five sheets of blank paper and fold them in half.
- Wrap a piece of colored cardstock around the outside for the cover.
- Punch two holes along the spine and tie them together with leather cord.
Journal Supplies
- Blank white copy paper
- Heavyweight colored cardstock
- Faux leather cord or thick string
10. Arts and Crafts Noah’s Ark Frame 🦒
Displaying a memorable family photo requires a frame that is just as special as the picture itself. Gluing animal crackers or foam animal stickers around a cardboard frame edge ties perfectly into a Noah’s Ark lesson. It is a very sturdy, textured gift that looks great on a nightstand.
Framing Steps
- Cut a large square out of heavy cardboard and cut a smaller square out of the middle for the photo.
- Let the kids paint the cardboard frame in a bright color.
- Glue paired animal stickers or painted animal crackers around the borders.
Supply Checklist
- Thick corrugated cardboard
- Acrylic paint and brushes
- Foam animal stickers
11. Sunday School Thanksgiving Gratitude Tree 🌳
Teaching thankfulness shouldn’t just be saved for November; it is a great theme for celebrating dads, too. Kids cut out paper leaves and write one reason they are thankful for their dad on each one. They can glue these leaves to a drawn tree trunk for a nice piece of Sunday school thanksgiving art.
Assembling the Tree
- Draw or print a large brown tree trunk on a sheet of paper.
- Have children cut out leaf shapes from green and yellow construction paper.
- Write a thankful message on each leaf and glue them to the tree branches.
Materials Needed
- Large white construction paper
- Green and yellow paper for leaves
- Black markers for writing
12. Children’s Church “Armor of God” Shield 🛡️
Boys and girls alike love anything that involves making their own gear. Cutting a large shield shape out of thick cardboard lets children paint and decorate their own Armor of God. They can present it to their dad as the protector of their family.
Making the Shield
- Cut a classic crest shield shape out of a large cardboard box.
- Attach a strip of cardboard to the back to serve as an arm handle.
- Allow the kids to paint the front with silver paint and add a red cross in the center.
Supply Guide
- Large cardboard boxes
- Silver and red acrylic paint
- Strong packing tape
13. Easy DIY Fishers of Men Craft 🎣
Tying a classic Bible verse to a Father’s Day fishing theme always gets a great reaction from the kids. Using a simple stick, some string, and a paper fish, children can assemble their own mini fishing pole. It is a playful, interactive toy that also holds a nice message.
Creating the Fishing Pole
- Tie a piece of yarn to the end of a clean, sturdy twig.
- Cut a small fish shape out of colored foam.
- Punch a hole in the fish and tie it to the other end of the yarn.
Craft Materials
- Sturdy outdoor twigs
- Brightly colored craft foam
- Yarn or thick fishing line
14. Mothers Day and Fathers Day Matching Craft Set ☕
Planning ahead for both parent holidays saves you a lot of headache during the busy spring months. Creating a matching set of painted coasters ensures moms and dads get equal, coordinating gifts. It bridges mothers day planning right into June with very little stress.
Painting the Coasters
- Provide plain ceramic or wooden craft coasters to the class.
- Let kids use paint pens to draw matching patterns on a set of two.
- Spray them with a clear sealant so they can be safely used for hot coffee mugs.
Needed Supplies
- Blank wooden or ceramic coasters
- Oil-based paint pens
- Clear acrylic sealer spray
15. Preschool Cross Suncatcher Activity ☀️
Catching the bright morning light in a church window makes this project feel instantly rewarding. Sticking colorful tissue paper squares onto clear contact paper in the shape of a cross is perfect for preschoolers. It requires zero dry time, making it ideal for a quick Sunday morning session.
Making the Suncatcher
- Cut a cross-shaped frame out of black construction paper.
- Stick the frame onto a sheet of clear, sticky contact paper.
- Let kids fill the inside of the cross with squares of colored tissue paper.
What to Gather
- Black construction paper
- Clear self-adhesive contact paper
- Pre-cut tissue paper squares
16. Sunday School Christmas Ornament for Dad 🎄
Creating an ornament out of season might sound odd, but families love collecting these for their winter trees. A simple salt dough star baked and painted by the kids gives dads a permanent Sunday school christmas keepsake. They will smile remembering this warm June day when December rolls around.
Shaping the Ornament
- Mix flour, salt, and water to create a moldable craft dough.
- Have kids press a star-shaped cookie cutter into the flattened dough.
- Poke a hole in the top for hanging, then bake until hard.
Baking Supplies
- Flour, table salt, and water
- Star-shaped cookie cutters
- Ribbon for hanging
17. Campfire Prayer Lantern Craft 🔥
Capturing the cozy feeling of a summer evening outdoors is a great way to inspire this glowing project. Taping tissue paper flames inside a clear plastic cup over a battery-operated tealight makes a safe, fake campfire. It serves as a gentle nightlight or a desk lamp for dad’s workspace.
Assembling the Lantern
- Rip red, orange, and yellow tissue paper into flame-like strips.
- Glue the tissue paper strips around the outside of a clear plastic cup.
- Place the decorated cup upside down over a small LED flameless candle.
Required Materials
- Clear plastic party cups
- Red and orange tissue paper
- Battery-operated LED tealights
18. Ideas for Bible Verse Bookmark Gifts 📖
Not every child enjoys messy paint, so having a neat, precise drawing option is really helpful. Cutting thick cardstock into strips gives older kids a blank canvas to write out their favorite proverbs. Laminating them ensures these ideas for a practical gift last for years of daily reading.
Crafting the Bookmarks
- Cut heavy cardstock paper into tall, rectangular strips.
- Provide fine-tipped markers for kids to write out a Bible verse and draw small details.
- Run the finished strips through a laminating machine for durability.
Supply Checklist
- Thick white cardstock
- Fine-tip colored markers
- Laminating sheets or clear packing tape
19. Fathers Day Dove of Peace Painting 🕊️
Focusing on peaceful, calming activities works wonders if your classroom gets a little chaotic on holiday weekends. Using a white handprint to represent a dove on a blue background is a classic, serene art project. It requires only a few supplies and leaves a lasting impression.
Painting the Dove
- Paint the child’s entire hand with washable white paint.
- Have them press their hand firmly onto a sheet of blue paper with their thumb extended outward.
- Once dry, draw a tiny orange beak on the thumb to complete the bird.
Painting Needs
- Blue construction paper
- White washable liquid paint
- Orange and black markers
20. Easy Mothers and Fathers Blessing Wreath 👨👩👧👦
Wrapping up the year with a craft that celebrates the whole family brings a nice sense of closure. Tracing everyone’s hands to form a circle creates a beautiful blessing wreath that honors both parents. This easy mothers and fathers joint project is perfect if you want a unified family keepsake.
Making the Wreath
- Cut out a large ring shape from a sturdy paper plate to use as the base.
- Trace and cut out several handprints from different colors of paper.
- Glue the handprints in an overlapping circle around the paper plate ring.
Supply Guide
- Large paper plates
- Multi-colored construction paper
- Craft glue
Planning out Sunday school sessions does not have to be stressful when you have a solid list of simple projects ready to go. These low-prep crafts keep the kids happily busy and give families something genuine to take home.
If you want to keep these ideas handy for next June, make sure to pin this post to your favorite church activities Pinterest board!
