Moms are kind of a big deal around ABCJesusLovesMe. And for good reason. And Mother's Day is a great way to celebrate the biological and God-given moms in our lives. These fun activities will help children do just that.
Cut small strips of paper. Write on each a reason why you love Mommy. Decorate the jar.
Help your child create a Mom card or poster. Great cutting activity. Click for template and directions.
Print the Pocket Card template. Add a gift card, note, or a drawing to the inside of this pocket.
Cut out shapes or tear pieces of tissue paper. Using a brush, paint the vinegar on the paper. Place a piece of tissue paper on the wet surface. Paint over the tissue paper. When finished allow the paper to dry. The tissue paper will easily fall off when dry. What is left is a “watermark” coloring from the tissue paper. It is faint enough to be able to add writing on top but yet leaves a pretty undertone.
Give Mommy flowers or flower seeds that you can plant together
Give Mommy a coupon book with items that you can do for her
Copy a poem onto a piece of paper and have the child decorate the page
Take a picture and decorate a frame just for Mom
Create a homemade card with words of love
Bring Mommy breakfast in bed
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Is Your Mama a Llama? by Deborah Guarino is a delightful rhyming story that follows a young llama named Lloyd as he asks his animal friends if their mamas are llamas. As each friend answers with a different animal, Lloyd learns about various creatures, including a bat, swan, and a cow, in a playful and engaging way. The simple, repetitive text make this book perfect for introducing rhyming patterns and animal identification.
Written by Barbara M. Joosse, this heartwarming story follows a young Inuit girl who asks her mother a series of questions about whether she would still be loved if she made mistakes or behaved badly. Her mother's reassuring responses remind readers that a parent's love is unconditional and enduring.
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too? by Eric Carle is a delightful story that explores the idea of animal motherhood. The book asks children whether different animals, like a kangaroo, elephant, or penguin, have mothers, just like they do. The rhythmic text and vibrant illustrations engage children while teaching them about various animals and the concept of family in the animal kingdom.
In this Little Critter story by Mercer Mayer, Little Critter tries to help his family by completing various tasks on his own. Despite his good intentions, things do not always go as planned, leading to humorous situations and lessons about responsibility and helping others.
Little Critter accompanies his mother on a shopping trip and discovers that errands can be more exciting than expected. Filled with relatable childhood moments, this Mercer Mayer classic captures the everyday adventures of family life with warmth and humor.
Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman is a beloved story about a baby bird who hatches while his mother is away and sets out on an adventure to find her. As the little bird encounters various animals, including a kitten, a hen, and a dog, he repeatedly asks, "Are you my mother?" The simple text, repetitive structure, and charming illustrations make this book a great choice for young children, teaching them about the concepts of family, belonging, and persistence.
