ARTS + CRAFTS father's day

Father's Day is just around the corner! Help your children put a smile on dad's face by helping them make a special Father's Day gift. Here are some fun and unique ideas for the kids that will make perfect gifts!

Fingerprint mug.  Have the kids use their fingerprints to make this adorable coffee mug. It's a keepsake for dad and lets him know how much they care. 

Get the instructions here on how to make this Fingerprint Coffee Mug.

Duct-tape wallet.  This well crafted duct-tape wallet will surely make dad appreciate his Father's Day gift. To make it more fun, have the kids present it to him filled with a fun driver's license, coupons or even fake money. 

Get the instructions here on how to make this Duct-tape wallet.

Best Dad award.  Kids will have a lot of fun decorating this "World's Best Dad Award", and it will surely make their daddy very proud!

Get the instructions here on how to make this World's Best Dad Award.

Wishing you all a great Father's Day!

Contributed by Neha, Fairmont Private Schools

THE FAIRMONT FIVE fun father's day playdates

Father's Day is coming up!  We love dads and appreciate having so many wonderful fathers involved in their children's education.  Here are a few suggestions of fun places to go and things to do with dad on his big day:

1. Nature hike--get out and enjoy the great outdoors together. Find a trail near you by going to LocalHikes and entering your zipcode.
2. Movie--bond over popcorn and a family-friendly flick at your local cinema.
3. Children's Museum--dads are really just big kids themselves, so they'll love a hands-on children's museum like Discovery Science Center or The Bowers Museum's Kidseum.
4. Beach--so cal dads love the beach!  Head over to Crystal Cove State Park for swimming, tide pooling, and sand castle making.  Dad and kids will love the burgers and hand-blended shakes at the Shake Shack or for fancier fare book a reservation at the Beachcomber. 
5. Camping--dad can showcase his outdoor survival skills on a weekend away camping. Check out these last minute camping ideas from Sunset magazine or for something even closer to home pitch a tent in your own backyard!

Contributed by Darcy & Danyelle, Fairmont Private Schools