Free Fathers Day worksheets for children, with seven printable activities that use real Father’s Day words, for dads, grandfathers, stepfathers and every special helper. Print a word search in three levels, bingo cards, a word scramble, a “how many words can you make” page, an acrostic poem, a writing prompt and a fold-up Father’s Day card, each with an answer key where one is needed.
Fathers Day worksheets to print (PDF)
These four pages show what the Father’s Day maker prints: a medium word search with a word list, two bingo cards on a page, an acrostic poem for the letters of FATHER, and the fold-up card that says “Happy Father’s Day!” Click a picture for the PDF.
Prefer one download? Grab the ready-made Father’s Day activity pack (PDF), which has every page in one file.
About Father’s Day: the holiday at a glance
A little background makes the words on the page mean more. Here are the basic facts that go with these Fathers Day worksheets:
| Date | The third Sunday in June in the US, UK and Canada |
|---|---|
| First held | A first celebration in Spokane, Washington, in 1910 |
| Made official | Made a permanent national holiday in the US in 1972 |
| Traditional gifts | Cards, ties, tools and handmade presents |
| Other dates | Other countries celebrate on different days, such as March 19 in Spain and Italy |
| Who to celebrate | Fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles and any special male carer |
The story of Father’s Day
Father’s Day began in the United States in the early twentieth century. Sonora Smart Dodd wanted to honor her father, a Civil War veteran who raised six children alone, and she suggested a day for fathers in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. It took decades for the idea to spread, and it became a permanent national holiday in 1972.
Many families now use the day to thank anyone who plays a fatherly role. That can be a dad, a grandfather, a stepfather, an uncle or a family friend. The best gifts are often the simplest: a handmade card, a drawing or a list of reasons why you are grateful.
Wikipedia’s Father’s Day article describes the history and dates around the world.
What is in the Father’s Day activity pack?
Every activity uses the same list of 24 Father’s Day words, so children meet each word several times in different ways. The list is the heart of these Fathers Day worksheets: the word search hides it, the scramble mixes it up, the bingo calls it out and the writing prompt asks children to use it.
Father’s Day word search: three levels
The word search comes in easy, medium and hard grids, with 10, 14 and 18 words from the list.
The longest Father’s Day words are fishing, special and camping with 7 letters, and the shortest words are dad, tie and hug with 3.
Father’s Day vocabulary: words to talk about
Take a few minutes to talk about the words before children search for them. These eight are a good place to start:
| Word | Letters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| hero | 4 | A person admired for courage or good deeds |
| helper | 6 | Someone who gives a hand |
| grill | 5 | A frame over a fire used for cooking outdoors |
| tools | 5 | Objects used for work, such as a hammer or a saw |
| camping | 7 | Sleeping outdoors in a tent |
| fishing | 7 | Trying to catch fish with a rod and line |
| proud | 5 | Feeling pleased about something you or someone has done |
| thanks | 6 | Words that show gratitude |
The other 16 words in the list are dad, father, love, tie, card, family, games, hug, strong, kind, june, gift, laugh, sports, special and smile.
How people celebrate Father’s Day
- Making and giving handmade cards
- Cooking a special breakfast or a barbecue
- Going fishing, camping or to a ball game
- Giving small presents
- Calling or visiting fathers who live far away
Father’s Day activities for kids to do with the worksheets
Pair the printed pages with a hands-on idea, and the vocabulary sticks:
- Hero acrostic: write FATHER down the page and add a kind word for each letter.
- Memory writing: use the prompt to write about something fun you love doing together.
- Coupon book: make coupons for a hug, a car wash and a bedtime story.
- Tool craft: draw a tool belt and write a thank-you on each tool.
- Father’s Day card: fold the card and draw a picture of a favorite activity.
A note for families and teachers
Families look different, so use the words Dad, Grandpa, Papa or any name that fits the person you are celebrating.
How to use these Fathers Day worksheets in five minutes
The fathers day worksheets maker works from the 24-word Father’s Day list, so whichever page you print uses the same words. Choose an activity, set the level and press Download PDF or Print, and press New puzzles for a fresh set.
Fathers Day worksheets: frequently asked questions
When is Father’s Day?
In the US, UK and Canada it is the third Sunday in June. Other countries use other dates.
What can kids make for Father’s Day?
A handmade card, a drawing, a poem or an acrostic, a coupon book or a framed photograph are all simple and loved.
Can these worksheets be used for someone who is not a father?
Yes. Cross out Father and write Grandpa, Uncle or any special name on the card and the acrostic.
Father’s Day printables: find the right page
Fathers day activities for kids
These fathers day activities for kids mix word play, writing and craft ideas, so children can learn as they celebrate.
Fathers day card printable
The fathers day card printable is a fold-up card with the greeting “Happy Father’s Day!” on the front, a space to draw and a message inside. Print it, color it and fold it in four.
Fathers day word search
The fathers day word search has three levels, with an answer key, and every puzzle is new each time you press New puzzles.
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