Are you looking for a fun Father’s Day craft for your kids to make for their handyman Dad or Grandpa? This Father’s Day toolbox craft is the perfect craft to give to Dad on his special day!

We’ve included a free printable template so you can easily recreate it at home. Choose to make all of the tools or just a few – whatever best suits your needs.

Read on below or watch our quick video tutorial to see how to make this fun toolbox craft with your kids. For even more fun, be sure to check out our other Father’s Day crafts for kids!

A Father's Day craft featuring red paper toolboxes filled with paper tools like saws, rulers, hammers, and wrenches. Each toolbox has a label reading “Happy Father’s Day!” and the image includes bold orange text that says “Father’s Day Toolbox Craft – SimpleEverydayMom.com.”

Tool Box Craft For Dad

Celebrate Dad with this creative and fun Father’s Day Toolbox Craft! Using the free printable template, kids can build their own colorful paper toolbox filled with tools and sweet messages. It’s a perfect hands-on activity that makes a heartfelt and unique gift for Father’s Day.

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Glue stick
Scissors
Tool template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this tool to life!

First, encourage your child to begin assembling the toolbox by gluing the white rectangle (which will look like the handle) to the top of the toolbox. If you prefer, you can cut out the rectangle outline on the toolbox instead.

hands gluing on white rectangle onto paper toolbox

Next, guide your child to create the front of the toolbox by gluing the “Happy Father’s Day” rectangle onto the long skinny red rectangle.

hands gluing on brown rectangle to red rectangle

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Now, glue the red rectangle onto the base of the toolbox. Remember to only put glue along the sides and bottom of the rectangle, leaving the top part open for easy tool access.

For tools with two pieces (such as the screwdriver, hammer, saw, and pencil), simply glue the pieces together as shown in the pictures.

Finally, help your child to slide them inside the toolbox. Watch as this build a toolbox activity comes to life with handmade tools made with love.

hands slipping in paper tools into paper toolbox

Be sure to check out our card crafts while you’re here! Your preschoolers and kindergartners will love creating more fun DIYs like this one at home and in the classroom!

Fun Shark Father’s Day Craft

Books About Dad

Made For Me – This storybook is charming celebration of the magical moments between a dad and his little one, adorned with cute illustrations and sweet verses. It’s the perfect picture book to melt hearts and treasure the joys of parenthood, making it an ideal gift for new fathers!

I Love You, Daddy – A beautifully illustrated tale that captures the heartwarming adventures between a father and his child, filled with love and encouragement. It’s the perfect bedtime story to share and cherish, making every read a special moment for dads and kids alike!

Just Me And My Dad – This is a sweet story that celebrates the special bond between fathers and their children, perfect for inspiring a love of nature and adventure in young readers!

More Father’s Day Crafts

Crafts are a great way for kids to develop fine motor skills and express their creativity. By working with their hands, they can learn how to use tools, follow instructions, and problem-solve. And as they create their projects, they’ll also be building self-confidence and pride.

Try out our favorite easy Father’s Day crafts:

Related: Father’s Day Popsicle Craft

Handprint Baseball Card Craft – We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Father’s Day than with a handmade card! This baseball card craft is the perfect activity for Dad who love America’s pastime. And the best part is, no painting is required! This simple craft is sure to be a hit with any baseball fan!

Rocket Father’s Day Card Craft – This year, show Dad how much you love him by making him a special Father’s Day craft. This rocket ship is the perfect way to let him know that he’s out of this world!

Simply gather a few supplies, such as paper, scissors, and glue, and then follow the instructions. Dad (or any other Father figure) is sure to love this one-of-a-kind gift.

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Handprint Minion Card Craft – This delightful minion card is so easy for kids to make and it’s the perfect way to show someone you care. Best of all, it’s totally unique – each card is one-of-a-kind, just like your little one! So get creative and let your child tell Dad, “You’re one in a minion!”

Robot Father’s Day Card Craft – Let Dad know he’s the best dad in the galaxy with this cool homemade card! Just download the free template and follow our step-by-step directions to get started. Kids will have a great time using their imaginations to decorate their robot and personalize the message inside for Dad!

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Father’s Day Activities

Kids can fill out this All About Dad Father’s Day printable to let their dads know how much they love them! Just print it out and have the kids fill in the blanks. Dads will be so touched by this sweet, homemade gift from their kids! Plus, it’s a great way for kids to learn more about their dads and what makes them special.

Try this Father’s Day I Spy Printables

These Father’s Day activity pages for kids combine learning with fun! Watch as your little ones count, graph, and match their way through these educational printables. They’re great for kids of all ages and would go perfectly in your Father’s Day-themed lesson plans!

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Grab the coloring supplies and let the kids get creative with these Father’s Day coloring pages! They’d be such fun homemade Fathers Day gifts for Dad. Will your little ones use their favorite colors or ones that remind them of Dad? Download these free printables and find out!

This Father’s Day report card is a silly way for kids to show their Dads how much they appreciate them. It’s a fun twist on the traditional report card, but instead of grading Dad on his academic performance, kids can grade him on his Dad skills! It’s the perfect gift for the Dad who has everything.

3D Father’s Day Craft

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