Looking for a Father’s Day gift that means more than anything from a shop? A printed poem with your child’s handprint is simple to make, costs nothing, and becomes one of those keepsakes families hang onto for years.
“Hold My Hand Daddy” tells the story of a dad’s role through his child’s journey from tiny hand to grown-up. Print it out, help your child press their handprint onto the page, pop it into a frame, and you’ve got a truly personal gift that will melt Dad’s heart.
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A Father’s Day Poem Worth Keeping
This is the kind of gift that only gets more special with time. Print it out once when your child is small, add their handprint, and years later that little handprint will still tug at your heartstrings.
Make Dad a special gift this Father’s Day with our free “Hold My Hand Daddy” printable poem. Simply print it, get your child to add their handprint, and frame it. It’s a keepsake worth holding onto.
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Tip: Consider doing this every year. Watching your child’s handprint grow alongside the poem is a lovely way to mark how quickly they’re growing up.
Bonus Download: The ‘My Dad’ Printable
Want to make it a tradition? Download our free ‘My Dad’ printable for the kids to fill in each year. It’s a fun way to capture their answers about Dad — and to see how much they change as your child grows.
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More Father’s Day Ideas to Try
Looking for more ways to celebrate Dad this year? Here are a few favourites from the MyKidsTime team:
- Get creative with one of these sweet homemade Father’s Day gifts.
- Grab the colouring pencils and settle in with these Father’s Day colouring pages.
- Snuggle up together and read one of these adorable Father’s Day picture books.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Father’s Day poem printable free to download?
Yes, the “Hold My Hand Daddy” poem is a free printable you can download and print at home.
What’s the best way to add my child’s handprint?
Use a child-safe washable paint, gently press your child’s hand onto the printed page, then leave it to dry fully before framing so the ink doesn’t smudge.
Can I do this every year?
Absolutely — many families make this an annual tradition, printing a fresh copy each year to capture how much their child’s handprint has grown.
Do I need anything special to frame it?
No — any standard photo or document frame that fits the printed page size works well.
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