Simple gift ideas that are easy for small hands
to make.
Desk Blotter
Have children decorate a piece of cardboard or poster
board. Cover with clear contact paper. Now dad has
something for his desk
Pencil Holder
Use a clean can without sharp edges. Children can glue
yarn, fabric scraps and more on. Paint over with a
watered down white craft glue.
Puzzle Gift
Father will love this. Get a photo of the child blown up.
The child can glue the photo on to a heavy cardboard
backing. With adult assistance they can cut the photo
into puzzle pieces. Put into a decorated box titled
"I Love You to Pieces"
Desk Organizer
Attach clean cans without sharp edges with masking tape.
Various sizes work best. Cans be decorated with contact
paper or colored tape.
Dad's Survival Kit
Decorate a Bag and add a card that says, "When in
doubt, or when problems arise, reach for your survival
kit. It contains... Marbles - to replace the ones you
will lose Penny- to give you the cents (sense) to know
how important you are Rope - in case you get to the end
of yours Rubber band - to help you to remember to be;
flexible A paper clip-to help you hold things together A
Tootsie Roll- to help you roll with the punches and lots
of Hershey's Kisses because I love you! Children enjoy
collecting the items needed and sorting them out.
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