Father's Day Gifts from Kids
Let the kids take the lead this year with our Father’s Day gifts from kids collection. These gifts are sweet, simple, and often handmade or personalized—perfect for showing Dad how much he means in a fun, heartfelt way.
Buyer's Guide: Choosing a Gift Kids Can Give Dad
Gifts from kids do not have to be expensive—they just need to come from the heart. Here's how to pick one that fits.
1. Choose Age-Appropriate Options
What a toddler gives versus what a teen gives will look very different. Younger kids might love making handprint art or coloring a card, while older kids can help choose a photo gift or even record a short message. Let them be part of the process so it feels like their Father's Day gift.
2. Encourage Creativity and DIY
Homemade gifts always carry extra meaning. Kids can help design a shirt, decorate a frame, or draw pictures that go inside a keepsake box. These hands-on ideas let kids express love in their own way, and the results are always one-of-a-kind.
3. Pick Something Useful (But Still Cute)
Even when the gift is from a child, it can still be something Dad uses. Think of items like mugs with drawings, a T-shirt with “Best Dad Ever” in crayon-style letters, or a photo calendar the kids help put together. These mix charm with daily use.
4. Personalize It with Names or Notes
Anything signed with “Love, Emma” or “From Liam” instantly becomes special. Whether it is engraved, drawn, or printed, having the kids’ names on the gift turns it into a keepsake. It reminds Dad exactly who gave it and when.
5. Make It Fun for the Kids Too
Gifts are more fun when the kids enjoy giving them. Choose ideas they can understand and help create, like filling out a “Why I Love Dad” book or making coupons for chores or hugs. The excitement of giving matters just as much as the gift itself.
How to Help Kids Personalize Their Gift
With a little help, kids can make any gift more personal and special:
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Let them write or draw on the gift themselves
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Ask them to say or write what they love most about Dad
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Add the year and their age so the memory sticks
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Include a photo or drawing made just for him
Tips for Keeping Kid-Made Gifts in Good Condition
Many gifts from kids are keepsakes—here’s how to make sure they last:
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Use a clear frame or shadow box for drawings and crafts
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Laminate paper gifts like hand-drawn cards or “About Dad” sheets
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Store soft items like T-shirts with handmade art in a safe, dry place
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Take a photo of fragile crafts to preserve the memory even if it fades
FAQs
1. What Are Good DIY Father’s Day Gifts From Kids?
Handprint art, drawings, and fill-in-the-blank books are always a hit. Anything the kids make themselves will be treasured.
2. Should the Gift Be a Surprise or Part of an Activity?
Both work well. Some families make the gift-giving part of a special moment, while others surprise Dad with something the kids helped prepare in advance.
3. Can Toddlers Give a Father’s Day gift?
Absolutely. Even if they cannot make or buy it, a handprint, footprint, or drawing made with help is a perfect keepsake.
4. What If There Are Multiple Kids?
Get a group gift like a joint drawing, or let each child make something small that fits together—like parts of a photo collage or coupons from each kid.
