Rock painting is a creative way for Dads to engage their children with nature and art.

Collect free-range rocks when you’re out walking in the neighborhood or at the river or beach. You can also buy rocks from a craft store.

Make your designs as simple or elaborate as you like. Either way you’ll have a memento that you can display in the house or in the garden for years to come.

Here is a free and easy “how-to” guide: How to Paint a River Rock

Martha Stewart offers free, fun rock art crafts with endless possibilities.

Here are a couple of rock painting kits you can purchase:

• Create your own “Rock Pet”
• Use Rock-a-Doodle to create “Pebble Pets”

Have fun!