Quick Father's Day Surprise Love Notes

Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate all the big and little ways Dad makes life better! These quick and easy “Things I Love About Dad” note cards are a heartwarming way for kids to share what makes their father one-of-a-kind. Personal, creative, and full of love—just like Dad!

Handwritten Happy Father's Day Notes in a blue jeans back pocket along with a silver wrench

The Engineer always enjoyed the usual gifts he got from the kids on Father’s Day, but I also know he appreciates having the kids tell him what they love about him. You can help your kiddos give that gift to their Dad this year. When was the last time Dad teared up over a tie or a can of car wax?

Show Dad Some Love Notes This Father’s Day!

With all the end-of-school hoopla, sometimes Father’s Day takes a bit of a back seat. But not this year! Although we celebrate Father’s Day once a year, there are 364 other days to celebrate him as well. So you and your kiddos can decide whether to give Dad all these cards at once or space them throughout the year. Or perhaps a little of both?

Give them on Father’s Day and then again as a reminder of how special you think he is when he needs it most. Maybe on a dreary day in January, he finds one tucked in his laptop or lunch bag or coat pocket … you get the picture. What a boost that would be to find one of these special little love notes when he least expects it!

Father's Day Love Notes printed in black and white on a wooden background

The Notes

We’ve included twelve notes for your kiddos to choose from. Before your kids fill in their cards, set aside some time to brainstorm about all things “Dad” when he isn’t around. After they are clearly in the “Dad Zone,” turn them loose with the cards. With younger kids, you may want to either let them “write” it and provide the translation in parentheses or write what they dictate to you.

Older children will be able to complete the sentences with significantly less help. They can color the pictures and add details specific to Dad. I recommend printing the cards on card stock (I like this Bright White card stock because the colors really pop on it) so they are free to use markers or paint if they want to add their own creative touches!

All About My Dad Memory Page

We’ve also included a memory page where kids can answer questions like “My Dad is _______ years old.” Here’s hoping the answers bring lots of joyful laughter! Be sure to date it and save it!

For some reason, we always seem to have leftover envelopes floating around the craft room to use for these sorts of things, but if you are more organized and don’t have random envelopes hanging around, here are some you might like. Have each child write their name for “Daddy”, “Dad”, “Pop” etc, on the envelope and then fill it with special messages of love for one super special guy!