Father’s Day Award Card

How to Celebrate Father’s Day

This Father’s Day award card is a warm, simple way for first graders to tell their dad how special he is. Father’s Day is a time to say thank you, and young writers feel proud when they hand over something they made themselves. The Father’s Day award card gives every child a bright ready-made front and a guided note on the back, so even beginning writers can finish a heartfelt message.

About This Printable Card for Dad

This printable card for dad prints on one page. The front shows a shiny gold trophy, a blue award ribbon and a striped necktie under the words Happy Father’s Day. Students fold the page on the dashed line, and the back of the card holds friendly sentence starters: Dear, You are the best dad because, I like it when we, and Love. Children finish each sentence in their own words, so every card is one of a kind. The note half is printed upside down on the page on purpose, so it reads the right way up once the card is folded and turned over.

What’s Included:

• One full-page Father’s Day card with a trophy, award ribbon and necktie on the front
• A dashed fold line so the card folds neatly in half
• Three sentence starters with writing lines sized for first-grade handwriting
• A Love signature line, so dad knows who made his award

Why This Card Helps Kids

• Purposeful writing: children write a real note to a real reader, which makes every word matter.
• Sentence starters build confidence: the frames help beginning writers finish complete thoughts without a blank-page worry.
• Gratitude and kindness: naming what they love about their dad helps kids practice noticing and thanking the people who care for them.

Ideas for Teachers and Parents

Brainstorm a short list of describing words together before students write, such as funny, strong, helpful or kind. Talk about favorite things to do with dad, like fishing, baking or reading a story, so every child has an idea for the I like it when we line. Children can also give the award to a grandpa, an uncle, a stepdad or another special grown-up by filling in the Dear line. Let students color the trophy and ribbon, add a small drawing inside, and practice presenting the award with a proud handshake.

Related Resources

• Happy Father’s Day Poster
• Fathers Day Reading Comprehension Worksheet
• Mother’s and Father’s Day Reader’s Theater
• Valentine’s Day Song (Have Fun Teaching video)