| May is the time to honor and thank mothers, | | | | heart shapes. Poke a hole at the top of the heart big |
| grandmothers, and just-like-a-mom women in your | | | | enough to thread yarn or ribbon through. Let dry. Paint |
| circle of family and friends for all that they do in raising | | | | heart. Spread a thin layer of glue on heart and sprinkle |
| children. We have prepared some special Mother's | | | | with glitter. Add sequins or small beads if desired. |
| Day craft gift ideas and fun Mother's Day-inspired | | | | Thread the yarn or ribbon. Wrap in tissue paper or gift |
| activities to share with that special someone. | | | | wrap. |
| Thumbprint Note CardsCut a piece of paper to desired | | | | Mother's Day Party |
| size (5 inches by 4 inches is a nice size) and fold in | | | | Mother's Day is a great reason to have a party with |
| half. Have children place thumb or finger in a stamp | | | | family and close friends. Get everyone together for a |
| pad and make 5 or 6 thumb or fingerprints on front of | | | | breakfast, picnic, brunch, garden party or barbecue. |
| card. Draw stems and leaves with a green crayon or | | | | Include friends who are close to your mom if they are |
| marker. Extension: Make 5 or 6 cards, tie together with | | | | not celebrating with their own family, or combine the |
| a ribbon, and give as Mother's Day present. | | | | celebrations to honor all of the moms, grandmothers |
| Hugs and KissesProvide children each with a small | | | | and just-like-a-mom women in your circle of family and |
| wooden or cardboard box. Have them paint their box. | | | | friends. |
| After the box is dry, let them decorate the box with | | | | Mother's Day activities Mom and I Booklet |
| markers, stickers, sequins, glitter, etc. Next, have | | | | Make a "Mom and I" booklet with your child. On the |
| children shred some paper (use a variety of colors) | | | | front cover, glue a picture of you and your child. On |
| and fill the box with it. Have them add some Hershey's | | | | the next pages, help your child complete the following: |
| Kisses, Hugs, or other candy. Finally have children | | | | Mom and I like to play __________. Mom and I like |
| attach the following poem to the box and then give it | | | | to eat __________. Mom and I like to go to |
| to their Mom for Mother's Day. | | | | __________. Mom and I like to read |
| This is a very special box | | | | __________. Mom and I like to watch |
| That's just for you from me. | | | | __________. Assemble the pages to make a |
| It's filled with hugs and kisses | | | | booklet. |
| So you'll always think of me. | | | | Mommy's Little Helper |
| Decorative Soap | | | | Mother's Day is a great day for children to express |
| Cut a piece of felt, decorative paper, or fabric to fit | | | | how much they appreciate what Mom does for them. |
| around a bar of soap. Wrap the material around the | | | | Encourage children to help Mom by doing things like |
| soap and glue. Let dry. Decorate the top and sides of | | | | dusting, folding laundry, watering plants, clearing the |
| the bar of soap with small silk flowers, ribbon, lace, | | | | table, etc. |
| sequins, beads, etc. | | | | Whether the special woman in your life is your mom, |
| Heart Pendant | | | | grandmother, sister, or friend, I hope you'll enjoy sharing |
| Mix together one cup flour, one cup warm water, | | | | our Mother's Day inspired crafts and handmade |
| one-fourth cup salt, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, one | | | | Mother's Day cards games, and activities with that |
| teaspoon oil, and a few drops of food coloring. Roll out | | | | special someone. |
| dough. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out | | | | |