I’m head over heels for Mother’s Day! It’s the perfect chance for our little learners to shower the amazing grown-ups in their lives with gratitude, and it lets us sprinkle some extra fun and heartfelt activities into our kindergarten curriculum. So, without further ado, dive into these Kindergarten Mother’s Day Ideas!
For teachers, finding activities that are fun, meaningful, and easy on the wallet is like striking gold! Here are some Mother’s Day gems that tick all the boxes.
Handmade Cards
Handmade cards are a fun way to promote creativity as well as literacy practice. Your students can create personalized cards using colorful paper, stickers, and their imagination. Practice writing sentences by including a special message that captures their love for their mother or VIP.
Flower Craft
Why not make a delightful flower vase using this simple downloadable resource? Mothers Day VIP Craft & Activities – Editable Portrait Interview Flowers Card. Just download and print the activity. Your little learners can enjoy coloring or painting it. Then, using their handprints as “flowers,” they can cut them out and attach them to the inside of the vase with tape or glue. Now, your students’ VIPs will have an adorable handmade flower gift that they’ll be proud to present!
Storytime with a Twist
Choose a book that celebrates mothers or family love, and have a special storytime session. Afterwards, have your students draw or write about their favorite part of the story or what they love most about their own mothers or VIPs.
Photo Frames
Use craft sticks or cardboard to make picture frames. Your kindergartners can decorate them with paint, glitter, or other materials. Insert a photo of the child for a treasured keepsake.
Kindness Coupons
Have your students create “kindness coupons” that offer to do a chore, give a hug, or spend time with their mom or VIP. These coupons can be a fun way for kids to show love and appreciation through actions.
Hand Print Placemats
Create a very special handprint placemat that your students mothers or VIPs can cherish for years to come. Not only is this activity fun and engaging for students to make, there is the added literacy practice component as well. Little learners can practice their writing skills by writing a special message to their mom or VIP. Kindergarten Mothers Day Keepsake gives explicit instructions on creating these fun and heartfelt handprint placemats.
These activities not only foster creativity and learning but also help students understand the importance of expressing gratitude and love for the special people in their lives. What other special Mothers Day activities do you do with your little learners?
