A quick and easy craft is the perfect (free!) gift for Dad! This cootie catcher printable (aka Fortune Teller) is a great way to shower Dad with hugs, kisses, snacks, and more! Y’all loved my printable cootie catchers for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day, so I made one especially for Father’s Day!
What Is A Cootie Catcher?
A cootie catcher (also called a fortune teller) is where a piece of paper is folded in such a way that it can be moved back and forth while counting out a number or spelling out a word. It’s great fun for kids, and they come up with all sorts of funny “fortunes” for their friends.
I remember when these were popular when my daughter was in grade school. Back then, the girls folded up paper to create their own make-believe version of the future—like they would be a famous movie star, marry Josh Hartnett, and live in a mansion. You know, silly daydreams!
Thanks to that child-like inspiration, Dad can have his future told with the guarantee it will come true!
Supplies Needed To Make A Cootie Catcher
- Cootie Catcher printable (see how to download below)
- Scissors
- Printer (see which printer I recommend here)
- Copy paper
Print Your Father’s Day Cootie Catcher
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How To Make Cootie Catcher
Once you have your cootie catcher printable, folding it is very easy! Below are my instructions, and written instructions are also listed at the bottom of the printable. However, if you have trouble, check out my video below from my Valentine Cootie Catcher. In the video, I show you how to fold the Valentine Cootie Catcher, but the method is the same for this Father’s Day Cootie Catcher.
Step 1: Print Cootie Catcher
Print the cootie catcher and cut around the outside.
Step 2: Fold Cootie Catcher
Fold in half and in half again.
Step 3: Fold Each Corner Towards The Middle
Open out, turn over so the top is blank, and fold each corner into the middle.
Step 4: Repeat On Opposite Side
Turn over and repeat.
Step 5: Turn Over Cootie Catcher To See Photos
Turn over so you can see the pictures.
Step 6: Bend Cootie Catcher
Slide your thumb and finger behind 2 of the pictures and press together so they bend round and touch.
Step 7: Repeat Bend On The Opposite Side
Turn over and repeat with the thumb and finger of the other hand for the other two pictures.
Step 8: Check Cootie Catcher
All the pictures should now be at the front with centers touching, and you are ready to use your cootie catcher!
How To Use Your Father’s Day Cootie Catcher
Now that you have it folded, how do you use it? Here are some quick instructions just in case you have never used a cootie catcher before.
For this version of the cootie catcher, the kids pick a tool, then move it back and forth while spelling the name. Then, select a number and go back and forth again, but this time while counting. Pick another number and lift the flap to read what is inside. Then, Dad gets to collect his “gift” from the little ones.
In this case, the gifts are things like “Hug your Dad!” or “Play a game with Dad.” All for the price of one sheet of paper and some ink? Priceless, I tell ya! Enjoy your free printable Father’s Day cootie catcher today!
Tips and Tricks for Cootie Catcher Printable
Now that you’ve seen this cootie catcher printable, are you ready to make your own? Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure your project goes as smoothly as possible!
- Skip the Fancy Paper—The great thing about this project is that you don’t need fancy cardstock or paper to make it! All you need is regular copy paper, and you’re good to go!
- Take Your Time – If you have never made a cootie catcher before, take your time! To get the perfect result at the end, don’t rush the folding and bending of the paper.
- Don’t Stress Yourself Out! – If you are having trouble with the folding of the cootie catcher printable, check out the resources below for more help!
6 More Father’s Day Crafts
Do you love this cootie catcher printable and want more Father’s Day crafts? Then check out the projects below!
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- Father’s Day Fishing Gifts You Can Make in Minutes
- Father’s Day Gift | Trophy for Dad
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