Father’s Day is just around the corner—do you have a fun craft ready? If not, don’t worry! This rocket Father’s Day card is a super easy and fun project to make with the kids. Just grab the free printable template and you’re set! You can either cut it out of colored paper or let the kids color in their own rocket.

Any papa or grandpa will love this whimsical rocket ship keepsake from their favorite little ones! It’s a great rocket activity for kids, especially preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary-aged kids. Simple, cute, and something Dad will love!

rocket father's day card image collage with the words rocket father's day card craft in the middle

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Easy Father’s Day Craft

I love the little window on this cute craft because it’s the perfect spot to add a special photo of the kids with Dad. It’s such an easy way to personalize your Father’s Day gift, whether you’re making them at home or in the classroom. Just grab a camera and your favorite art supplies to get started!

Check out our quick video tutorial below to see how we made it and get ready to help Dad feel special!

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Markers or crayons (for color in version)
Star stickers or gel markers
Rocket 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 rocket to life!

hand holding rocket father's day card craft template

First, guide your child to take the fins and glue one on each side of the bottom of the rocket.

hand gluing fins to rocket father's day card

Glue the engine to the bottom and back of the rocket.

hand gluing engine to rocket father's day card

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Next, glue the window frame in the middle of the words.

hand gluing window frame to rocket father's day card

Place the window in the middle of the rocket and glue it down.

hand gluing window to rocket father's day card

Take the inner flame and glue it to the outer flame

hand gluing inner flame to outer flame of rocket father's day card

Now, help your child to glue the flame to the backside of the engine.

hand gluing flames to rocket father's day card

Glue the tip of the rocket to the top of the base. Use the scissors to trim off any excess.

Next, glue the rocket to the black piece of paper.

Finally, encourage your child to decorate the paper to look like space. We used gel markers on one and shiny star stickers on the other.

hand placing star stickers on rocket father's day card

Be sure to check out our Father’s day crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun DIYs like this one!

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Space Books For Kids

8 Little Planets is a fun space book for the youngest of kids. It has engaging rhyming words and cute illustrations!

On The Launchpad is a simple space-themed book for young children learning how to count! Read it nightly to help them learn!

My First Book of Planets is perfect for children who want to learn more about space.

Homemade Father’s Day Crafts

Car Father’s Day Craft – Here’s another cute idea for celebrating Pop this June with an easy car-themed gift that will delight fans of hot rods and hot wheels! This “wheelie” keepsake is one dads and grandpas will want to keep for years.

Related: Father’s Day Coloring Pages

Father’s Day Tool Card Craft – If your dad is Mr. Fix-It, he’ll love this heartfelt card featuring a tape measure. Kids can develop fine motor skills as they put together this simple yet memorable memento to tell Dad just how special he is this month.

A collage of handmade Father’s Day cards for kids to craft. The top left shows two cards with smiling cars and the message “I wheelie, wheelie love you!” The top right has two square cards shaped like measuring tapes that say “Dad, no one measures up to you!” The bottom left features two owl cards with the message “Owl always love you, Dad!” The bottom right displays two baseball-themed cards with bats and balls and the phrase “You’re a home run, Dad!

Father’s Day Owl Craft – Animal fans and birdwatchers will adore this cute owl project for Father’s Day. It’s a great reminder for parents and grandparents that their little ones will always love them. It’s perfect for any classroom bulletin board or to hang on the fridge this June.

Baseball Father’s Day Craft – Hit a home run with a baseball activity kids and dads can do together. This paper craft is so easy to make and tons of fun too!

Father’s Day Activities

Get ready to spend time together connecting and learning more about your dad with this simple all about Dad Father’s Day printable. It’s an excellent way to share something special at the last minute without lots of prep time or shopping for supplies.

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Then, grab some Father’s Day activity pages kids can enjoy for morning work in the classroom or use them to keep little hands busy while preparing a special meal for Dad. The best part is that they’ll get lots of practice with early math skills like matching, graphing, and comparing and they won’t even realize it’s school work!

A collage of four Father’s Day-themed preschool worksheets. The top left is a fill-in-the-blank “All About My Dad” page with drawings and handwritten answers. The top right is a shadow matching activity with various dad-related objects. The bottom left is an object matching worksheet. The bottom right is a pattern recognition activity labeled “Father’s Day Patterns,” where children complete object sequences by cutting and pasting matching images.

Father’s Day worksheets like these make it easy to add some holiday fun to your classroom or homeschool lesson plans without much preparation. Don’t stress, just grab these worksheets and enjoy the day together.

If you need a simple way to make the day special, try printing these Father’s Day cards to color together from Homeschool Preschool. They’re perfect for preschoolers with simple lines, lots of white spaces, and cute animals.

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