Daddy & Me Painting 2025 is a heartfelt art activity that gives students the opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day with creativity and love. This versatile resource encourages students to reflect on meaningful relationships with the special men in their lives - whether it’s Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Pa, Poppy or an Uncle - by creating a unique piece of art to cherish forever.

Each template includes a clean framed space where students can paint or draw a portrait, a shared moment, or an activity they enjoy with their chosen father figure. With multiple title options included, the resource allows for inclusivity and personalisation, making it suitable for a wide range of family structures and preferences. Whether you’re creating a class display or sending the finished pieces home, these artworks are sure to be treasured keepsakes.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Encourage emotional expression and personal connection through art
• ✅ Develop fine motor and visual arts skills through drawing and painting
• ✅ Support inclusive classroom environments that recognise diverse family structures
• ✅ Foster oral language development and reflective thinking during class discussions

What’s Included:

• Multiple painting templates with a variety of inclusive titles (Dad, Stepdad, Grandpa, Pa, Poppy, Uncle)
• Blank framed space for student artwork
• Optional space for writing or adding a personalised message

Materials Needed:

• Printed templates on A4 or A3 cardstock
• Paints, crayons, markers or coloured pencils
• Optional: reference images, sponges or cotton buds for texture painting
• Glue and coloured backing paper for mounting

How to Use:

• Print your selected template, choosing the most appropriate title for each student’s family situation
• Discuss with students who they are creating their artwork for and encourage them to share memories or favourite activities
• Provide art supplies and guide students in drawing or painting themselves with their special person
• Once dry, mount the completed artwork on coloured backing paper for display or send home as a Father’s Day gift

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Pair with a sentence writing task such as “My favourite thing to do with my [Dad] is…”
• 💡 Host a Father’s Day Gallery Walk where students admire each other’s artwork before taking it home
• 💡 Create a bulletin board display titled “The Special People in Our Lives” for a whole-class celebration of family
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from a range of title options
• 💛 Display real-life reference photos or provide mirrors for students to observe facial features while drawing
• 💛 Send finished artwork home with a message of appreciation for families to enjoy and treasure

Daddy & Me Painting 2025 is a beautiful, low-prep way to honour the special connections in your students’ lives. Whether part of your Father’s Day celebrations or simply a reflection of gratitude, this creative activity adds a personal and meaningful touch to your classroom.