If you are seeking fun and exciting Mother’s Day celebration ideas and activities for your students, look no further!
Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate the love that our mothers and mother figures provide us with. It is also the perfect opportunity for teachers to engage their students in exciting activities for them to express their appreciation toward their mothers, especially on Mother’s Day.
Let’s take a look at some fun and creative Mother’s Day classroom activity ideas that are suitable for students of all ages. From art projects to creative writing activities, it will inspire your students to celebrate their mothers in unique and meaningful ways.
1. Mother’s Day card-making
A heartfelt card is often the best gift you can give to your mom on Mother’s Day. Whether your students have artistic skills or are novice crafters, making a card for their mothers can be a fun and rewarding activity. Cards allow students to express how they feel toward the women or caregivers in their lives. What better way to celebrate than to make a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day card that their moms will treasure forever (or stick on the refrigerator?) It’s also an opportunity for students to get creative!
While the specific writing requirement attached to this activity will vary depending on the age group, one idea is for middle schoolers to write one to two properly structured paragraphs. You may ask them to provide reasons to celebrate their caregiver or to write a reflection on their favorite memory with this person.
2. “Homemade” Bath Bomb Making
This engaging and interactive STEM activity involving bath bombs is an excellent option for students of higher grade levels. It provides students with an introduction to important scientific principles like acids, bases, and chemical reactions. The colorful bath bombs that students create will serve as a delightful surprise for their mothers.
3. Writing a Mother’s Day Poem
Sometimes words are not enough to express the love and gratitude we feel towards our mothers. But a well-written poem can come close. In this article, we’ll share some poetry prompts and exercises that can help students create heartfelt and meaningful poems for Mother’s Day.
Poetry writing is a wonderful way for students to show they care for, appreciate, or admire someone. Teachers can encourage their students to write a poem in whatever style they prefer, whether it be freeform, a haiku, or any other form of poetry. It would be great if the students who want to try their hand at reading aloud to perform in front of the class. This activity would be perfect for language class!
4. Designing a Mother’s Day T-Shirt
Designing a Mother’s Day t-shirt is one out of the many exciting activities for students of all ages. This activity encourages students to use their imagination and come up with unique designs to celebrate their mothers. The t-shirt can be personalized with special messages or quotes that convey their love. Teachers can provide students with different materials like fabric paints, markers, and stickers to make their designs come to life.
To get started, teachers can guide students through the design process by discussing different ideas and themes that are relevant to Mother’s Day. They can provide examples of t-shirt designs that incorporate different symbols, colors, and patterns. Once the students have their designs ready, they can transfer them onto the t-shirts and personalize them further by adding their mother’s name, favorite color, or other special details. This activity helps students develop their creativity and design skills.
5. Read Mother’s Day Books
Picking up a Mother’s Day book—and telling your mom or caregiver about it at the end of the day—is a great sentiment. Here are some wonderful, illuminating reads about mothers and motherhood for different age groups:
- The Mother’s Day Mice by Eve Bunting & Jon Brett (Pre-K to Grade 3)
- Curious George Mother’s Day Surprise by H. A. Rey (Grades 1 to 4)
- En las Piernas de Mamá/On Mother’s Lap by Ann Herbert Scott & Glo Coalson (Pre-K to Kindergarten)
- Mothers Are Like That by Paul Carrick & Carol Carrick (Pre-K to Kindergarten)
- Lullaby (For a Black Mother) by Langston Hughes & Sean Quails (Pre-K to Grade 3)
- Because Your Mommy Loves You by Andrew Clements & R. W. Alley (Pre-K to Grade 3)
- Find a Stranger, Say Goodbye by Lois Lowry (Grades 7 to 12)
- The Turner House by Angela Flournoy (Grades 9 to 12)
6. “Memories of Mom” Writing Assignment
Teachers can assign a writing activity called “Memories of Mom” in the days leading up to Mother’s Day. Students can choose from a list of prompts that relate to their mother or caregiver, such as their favorite holiday memories or the best advice they’ve received. This writing activity helps students develop their writing skills.
If you’ve done other activities with your students to celebrate Mother’s Day, do let us know. We love to hear from you!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the fantastic moms and caregivers out there!