Father’s Day Love Notes Jar Craft for Kids (Free Printable!)
This Father’s Day love notes jar craft is perfect for kids aged 3 to 10. It’s one of those activities that takes maybe 20 minutes to put together but ends up being the gift dad actually keeps on his desk for months. All your child needs to do is cut out the notes, fold them up, and drop them into a jar — and honestly, even that part is fun for them.
Why This Activity Is So Great
This craft is a win on so many levels. For younger kids (3–5), the cutting and folding works on fine motor skills in a really natural, purposeful way — they’re not just cutting for the sake of it, they’re making something for someone they love. For older kids, reading each note out loud and choosing which ones to include is a sweet little moment of emotional connection.
It’s also incredibly versatile. Parents can set this up at home on a rainy afternoon or the night before Father’s Day when you’ve completely forgotten to plan something (we’ve all been there). Teachers can also use this as a classroom activity in the week leading up to Father’s Day — it keeps kids engaged, works on scissors skills, and they go home with something meaningful to give.
No glue gun, no mess, no special supplies. Just print, cut, and fill a jar. You can use any jar you have at home — a mason jar, an old pasta sauce jar, even a mug works perfectly.
