Father’s Day Tie & Bowtie is a fun and stylish craft activity that gives students the chance to design a wearable keepsake for their dad or special father figure. This hands-on project promotes fine motor skills, creativity, and personal expression, resulting in a memorable gift that dads will love wearing and displaying with pride.

With two options to choose from - a traditional tie or a bowtie - students can select the design that best suits their dad’s style. Printed on cardstock and decorated using a variety of materials, each piece becomes a personalised accessory bursting with character. The bowtie version includes an adorable handprint option for a truly heartfelt touch. This activity is ideal for classrooms looking to combine art, celebration, and connection in the lead-up to Father’s Day.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Strengthen fine motor skills through cutting, gluing and decorating
• ✅ Encourage creativity and design thinking through open-ended crafting
• ✅ Support expressive language when paired with writing extensions
• ✅ Promote emotional connections through personalised gift making
• ✅ Create a keepsake that celebrates and honours father figures

What’s Included:

• Printable tie and bowtie templates
• Optional handprint-friendly version for the bowtie
• Suggested decoration ideas and embellishment tips
• Simple instructions to support student independence

Materials Needed:

• White or coloured cardstock
• Paint, coloured pencils, crayons or markers
• String or elastic to attach
• Craft glue and scissors
• Optional: stickers, sequins, buttons, gems, feathers, pom poms, felt or fabric

How to Use:

• Print your preferred template on sturdy paper or cardstock
• Decorate using paints, markers or collage materials
• Use sponge-painted handprints on the bowtie for a sentimental touch
• Cut out the tie or bowtie shape carefully
• Attach string or elastic to the back so it can be worn

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Host a Father’s Day event where students and dads decorate their ties or bowties together
• 💡 Hang completed accessories on a classroom bulletin board display before sending home
• 💡 Have students write a sentence or short poem on the back of their creation to extend the activity
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Pre-cut the templates for younger students to allow more focus on decorating
• 💛 Use craft glue or hot glue for heavier embellishments to ensure they stay attached
• 💛 When using paint for handprints, cover the whole hand and press firmly for the best result

Father’s Day Tie & Bowtie is a cheerful, creative and meaningful way for students to honour the special people in their lives. With just a few materials and a lot of love, this simple project becomes a treasured gift that will bring smiles for years to come.