Fatherhood Resource
Intentional Activities

Plan a meal that you can cook with your child! Ensure it is easy to make and, of course, something they want to eat and therefore, will want to help!

Pick a chore or task, then have your child write out detailed instructions on how to complete the task. The trick is, you must follow the instructions word-for-word! If the task fails, have them modify the instructions and try again.

Whether through your church or a local shelter, cooking for a single family or serving food to those in your community, show your child what it looks like to serve others.

First of all, by no means do you have to be a "golfer"! Golf is simply an outdoor activity that allows for an abundance of quality one on one time with your child!

Come up with your best/worse Dad jokes and try to make each other laugh!

Before or after dinner, to help release the ever present kid wiggles, set up a family dance party. Get a speaker and some favorite family tunes going. Let your child make up a dance move and let everyone else copy it for a bit. This allows them to "own" their own rhythm, and it is very fun to see what they come up with!

Get outside, take advantage of the wind, and fly a kite! Kites come in all varieties, colors, and sizes to fit any personality and can be loads of fun!

Serve with your child as a Greeter at your church. Invite others in with a wave and smile. Serving together can greeting impact your child!

A small styrofoam airplane with a small electric motor can be a simple tool to spend fun quality time together!

Pick a night, the entire family gets dressed in their nicest clothes...then you all meet in the kitchen with as fancy of decorations desired. Take pictures, light candles, play music, and have a fancy meal together in your home.

Spend quality time outside together fishing! No matter if you love fishing or have never tried, enjoy the outdoors with your child and watch their face light up when they catch a fish!

From learning how to make a birdhouse to a terrarium, Home Depot has great DIY Project Guides for Kids. Build along with your child and help them gain the confidence of working with their hands!