Blank Father’s Day Cards offer a meaningful and creative outlet for students to express their love and appreciation for their dads or special father figures. Designed to be low-prep yet high-impact, this versatile craft combines writing, drawing and optional embellishments to produce a personalised keepsake gift that students will be proud to present on Father’s Day.

With a range of illustrated card covers to choose from and message templates in three different line widths (24mm, 18mm and 14mm), this resource supports a variety of year levels and writing abilities. Students can select the design that best matches their recipient and craft a heartfelt message inside. Whether paired with craft materials or kept simple, each finished card reflects the individual child’s creativity and care, making it a treasured keepsake for any father figure.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise handwriting and sentence structure in a personal context
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through colouring, cutting and assembling
• ✅ Promote expressive language through personalised message writing
• ✅ Foster creativity through open-ended decoration and design
• ✅ Create a thoughtful Father’s Day gift that encourages gratitude and reflection

What’s Included:

• 10 illustrated Father’s Day card cover designs
• Three message writing templates with varying line widths (24mm, 18mm, 14mm)
• Two assembly options with step-by-step instructions
• Suggestions for decoration and extension activities

Materials Needed:

• Printed card cover and message templates
• A4 coloured card for backing
• Glue, scissors and pencils or markers
• Optional: pom poms, sequins, tissue paper, buttons or craft glue

How to Use:

• Select and print the preferred card cover design and message template line width
• Students colour in the cover design and write their personalised message
• Fold a piece of A4 coloured card in half to form the card base
• Glue the decorated cover to the front and the written message inside
• Optionally, embellish the front of the card using craft materials for added flair

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Display all card cover options for students to choose the one that best suits their dad or caregiver
• 💡 Include an envelope-making activity using folding templates or origami-style methods
• 💡 Challenge older students to write acrostic poems or rhyming verses inside their card
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Pre-select appropriate line widths to suit your student cohort
• 💛 Provide a range of craft embellishments to inspire creativity and engagement
• 💛 Showcase completed cards on a bulletin board or send them home in handmade envelopes

Blank Father’s Day Cards is a flexible, engaging and heartfelt classroom activity that helps students celebrate their father figures through writing and creativity. Download today to bring a personal touch to your Father’s Day celebrations.