Celebrate Father’s Day with this adorable My Koalaty Dad craft! This meaningful and engaging activity gives students the opportunity to reflect on the positive qualities they admire in their dad or a special father figure. Combining creativity, fine motor development, and literacy, this craft makes a heartwarming keepsake or classroom display just in time for Father’s Day.

The resource is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion and personal expression, with students identifying their dad’s best ‘koalaties’ and expressing their ideas through drawing and writing. This activity pairs beautifully with a class read-aloud of How (Not) to Annoy Dad by Dave Hughes and Holly Ife, setting the tone for some fun and heartfelt reflection.

With two easy-to-follow craft options included, this resource offers flexibility to suit your classroom needs, student ability, or available materials. Whether you go for the simple colouring version or the more interactive flap-based craft, the end result is guaranteed to be cherished.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Identify and describe positive character traits
• ✅ Use descriptive language in a personal writing context
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through cutting, folding, and decorating
• ✅ Reflect on family relationships and express gratitude

What’s Included

• Two craft options to suit student needs
• Koala head template
• Tri-fold writing flap template
• Lined writing prompts
• Banner for display use

Materials Needed

• White cardstock or paper
• Crayons, markers, pencils or paints
• Scissors and glue
• Optional extras: googly eyes, pom poms, tissue paper, pipe cleaners
• Coloured backing paper (for display)

How to Use

1. Option 1 - Ready to Decorate:
2. Print the koala worksheet on white cardstock.
3. Students decorate the koala face using their chosen art materials.
4. On the lines provided, students write about the qualities they admire in their dad or father figure.


5. Option 2 - Craft & Decorate:
6. Provide students with the koala head and tri-fold writing template.
7. Decorate the koala using craft materials such as tissue paper or cotton balls.
8. Cut out the koala (including the centre line) and glue each half to the tri-fold flaps.
9. Students list five ‘koalaties’ they love about their dad and illustrate each one.
10. Fold along the solid lines to finish the craft.

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use as a Father’s Day writing centre activity
• 💡 Pair with a photo of each student for a personalised gift
• 💡 Display in the classroom with the included banner and student illustrations

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Use textured materials like felt, pom poms or googly eyes to make the koalas pop
• 💛 Encourage students to brainstorm ideas as a class or in small groups before writing
• 💛 Back crafts onto coloured paper for an extra polished presentation

This fun and heartfelt Father’s Day craft is sure to bring smiles all around as students reflect on what makes their dad or father figure truly ‘koalaty’. It’s a perfect blend of literacy, creativity, and appreciation for someone special!

This resource is part of our How Not to Annoy Dad Mini Father’s Day Book Package.
Be sure to check out our other amazing Father’s Day resources! Father’s Day Collection.