My Dad, My Superhero Poster is a heartwarming and expressive classroom activity that encourages students to celebrate their special father figures through simile writing and creative design. This engaging resource blends emotional literacy with descriptive language skills, making it an ideal choice for Father’s Day or family-themed lessons. With inclusive title options such as Dad, Pop, Grandad, Grandpa, Poppy, Pa, Uncle and Stepdad, every student can create a meaningful tribute to the superhero in their life.

Using the structured poster template, students complete simile sentence starters such as “He is faster than…” or “He is stronger than…” to describe the amazing qualities of their dad or chosen family member. Once complete, they colour, decorate and personalise the poster to reflect their unique relationship. Whether displayed in the classroom or gifted at home, these posters are a memorable way to blend writing, creativity and heartfelt appreciation.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop descriptive writing skills through the use of similes
• ✅ Strengthen expressive language in a personal and engaging context
• ✅ Support creativity through art and design elements
• ✅ Foster social-emotional learning by reflecting on important relationships
• ✅ Create a classroom display or take-home keepsake for Father’s Day

What’s Included:

• Printable poster templates with multiple title options: Dad, Pop, Grandad, Grandpa, Poppy, Pa, Uncle and Stepdad
• Simile sentence starters to support structured writing
• Outlined sections for illustration and decoration
• Suggestions for classroom use, modelling and extensions
• Editable version for customisation

Materials Needed:

• Printed poster template (A4 or enlarged to A3)
• Pencils, coloured pencils, markers or crayons
• Optional: glitter, stickers, sequins, and other decorative materials
• Visual aids or vocabulary word wall for writing support

How to Use:

• Introduce the idea of real-life superheroes and brainstorm traits as a class
• Model sentence starters and encourage creative similes
• Have students complete their posters with personalised responses
• Allow time to colour and decorate the posters using chosen materials
• Display completed posters in the classroom or send home as a keepsake gift

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use a visual word wall to support vocabulary building during the writing phase
• 💡 Turn the finished sentences into a class book or short poem titled “Our Super Dads”
• 💡 Invite students to interview their father figure and incorporate real quotes
• 💡 Use in conjunction with other resources in our Father's Day collection

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Scribe for younger students or allow dictation for accessibility
• 💛 Enlarge templates to A3 for students who need additional space
• 💛 Encourage students to add drawings or symbols that represent their superhero’s qualities

My Dad, My Superhero Poster is a powerful blend of language learning, emotional connection and creativity. Download now to help your students honour their real-life heroes in a truly unforgettable way.