25 Simple Mother's Day Crafts and Activities for School
Hey teacher!
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we’ve got a variety of fun and creative craft ideas that are perfect for students to make heartfelt gifts. There’s no better way to celebrate mums than by helping students get crafty and create gifts filled with love and creativity.
These activities are not only enjoyable but also give students the opportunity to express their feelings and show appreciation in a unique and personal way.
Whether you’re after quick and easy printables, hands-on art activities, or step-by-step video tutorials for older students, we’ve got something for every classroom.
These crafts are designed to be simple enough for younger students while also offering a little more challenge for older students. They’re perfect for anyone looking to spark creativity and bring some heartwarming cheer to the classroom in the lead-up to Mother’s Day.
What makes these crafts truly special is that they allow students to add their own personal touch. Whether it’s through a handwritten message or the way they decorate their projects, these crafts provide an opportunity for students to showcase their personality, making each gift extra special for mums.
No matter which activity you choose, these projects are guaranteed to put a smile on any mum’s face!
Let’s dive into some fantastic ideas that will get those crafty hands busy and ready for Mother’s Day.
Whether you’re looking for something quick, something hands-on, or something interactive, we’ve got you covered.
Quick and Easy Printable Mother's Day Crafts
If you’re short on time or want to offer something simple and fun, printable crafts are a perfect solution. These Mother’s Day printables are easy to set up and require very little preparation. Simply print them out, and let your students add their own personal touch through decoration, colouring, or filling in the blanks. It’s an efficient and creative way to make thoughtful gifts for mums without the stress of complex materials or messy supplies.
The great thing about these printables is that they come in various themes and designs, offering plenty of options for students to choose from. Whether it’s a heartwarming message, a beautiful flower, or a fun activity sheet, your students will love the opportunity to personalise each gift with their own artistic flair. This is a great option for younger students who are still developing their crafting skills but want to make something special.
The simplicity of printables doesn’t mean the results are any less meaningful. In fact, these projects are often the most cherished because they showcase the love and care of the student through their unique decorations and personal notes.
- Mothers Day Purse by Girlfriends' Guide to Teaching
- Mother's Day Bookmarks by bySarahRenaeClark
- Mother's Day Coupon Book by Mrs Edgar
- Mothers Day Spinner by Non-Toy Gifts
- "Exploding" Mothers Day Card by The Kitchen Table Classroom
- Mothers day Booklet by Hello Wonderful
- Recipe For The Best Mum by Lucy Loves Learning
- 5 Things I love about my mum by kidsactivites.com
- Mother's Day Bouquet by Miss Honey Teachers
Hands-On Mother's Day Art Activities
For a truly creative Mother’s Day experience, consider diving into hands-on art activities. These projects go beyond simple colouring, encouraging students to engage with different materials and techniques, from painting and gluing to crafting with fabric, paper, and more. Hands-on projects allow for endless possibilities, enabling students to express their love for their mums in creative ways.
One activity that’s always a hit is creating custom photo frames. Students can decorate wooden or cardboard frames with bright colours, sequins, stickers, or even buttons. The final touch can be a lovely photo of the student with their mum, adding a personal and sentimental element to the gift. You can also incorporate other materials, like ribbons, tissue paper, and craft paints, to create one-of-a-kind designs that reflect each student’s creativity and imagination.
Another great hands-on activity is creating a personalised Mother’s Day flower pot. Students can paint and decorate small terracotta pots, filling them with flowers, plants, or even seeds to give mums something that will grow and bloom as a reminder of their child’s love. It’s a perfect project for students of all ages and is sure to brighten up any mum’s day.
These activities not only result in beautiful, meaningful gifts but also help students develop fine motor skills and artistic expression. The messier, the better – these activities are meant to be fun and full of creative exploration. Get ready for a bit of chaos, but also some seriously gorgeous results!
- Home is where the heart is card by @homelearningisfun
- Rose Stamp Bouquet by @simplysweetandmessy
- I love you to pieces card by Mrs Edgar
- Yarn Roses by @happybusyplayday
- Mother's Day Coffee Cup Craft by Crafty Morning
- Kids Art Coasters by Lucky Little Learners
- Fingerprint Art Flower Post by jessicaectectra.com
- Cardboard Lacing Hearts by Our Kid Things
- Salt Dough Flower Magnets by The Best Idea For Kids
- Recycled Cardboard Locket by Oh Yay Studios
- Shrinky Dinky Flower Keychain by Easy Peasy and Fun
- Rock Photo Holder by Buggy and Buddy
Creative and Interactive Card Ideas for Students
If you’re looking for something that combines creativity with a little more complexity, check out these fun videos that guide students through creating interactive Mother’s Day cards. These tutorials are perfect for older students who are ready to tackle more intricate designs. Each video walks students through the process of creating cards with special features, such as pop-ups, hidden messages, and interactive elements that will wow mums and show just how much thought went into the creation.
What makes these card projects extra fun is the opportunity to incorporate drawing and illustration. Some of the tutorials include detailed drawing tips, helping students design their own images and patterns to personalise the cards. It’s a great way for students to add an extra layer of creativity and personalisation to their gifts.
Interactive cards allow students to think outside the box and create something that’s not only beautiful but also functional. Whether it’s a surprise pop-up message or a card that doubles as a keepsake, these creative designs will certainly leave a lasting impression on any mum.
If you have older students in the classroom, these card ideas are a fantastic way to challenge their crafting abilities and encourage them to think about design in a more artistic and technical way. Watch along, follow the steps, and let your students create something truly unique that will stand out.
Beyond the Craft Table
Not everything has to involve glue sticks and a drying rack. If the art budget has run dry, you’ve got a wide spread of abilities in the room, or you just need something for the twenty minutes before the bell, these ideas do the job with almost no prep.
Worth saying first: Mother’s Day isn’t simple for every child in your class, so frame the whole week as making something for someone who cares for you — a mum, nan, aunty, carer or big sister — and nobody has to sit it out.
Read a Mother’s Day story aloud
Ten minutes, no preparation, and it gives whatever you do next something to hang off. Four Australian picture books worth having on the mat:
- Wild About Mums by Philip Bunting
- Miimi and Buwaarr: Mother and Baby by Melissa Greenwood
- My Marvellous Mum by Jonathan Bentley
- Mama Bear and Me by Sophie Beer
Read it, talk about what the characters do for each other, then send them off to write or make. The conversation does half your work for you.
Put an episode on
Bluey, Season 2, Episode 19 — “The Show” — is the Mother’s Day one, and it holds a room from Prep right up to Year 6. Ideal for that last Friday session when the paint is drying and nobody has anything left.
Get them writing about Mum
The questionnaires are what parents actually keep. Ask a class how old their mum is and you will get answers between 12 and 400, every one of them repeated at the dinner table that night. Younger students fill in the blanks; older ones can manage a letter or a short memory instead. Our Mother’s Day writing bundle has the questionnaire, poster and card ready to print if you would rather not build it from scratch.
Turn it into a display
Give the finished work somewhere to live before it goes home in a bag. A corridor board of portraits, writing or “My mum is…” statements takes one afternoon to pin up and doubles as your decoration for assembly or an open morning.
The no-cost gift
When there is no money for materials — and often there isn’t — a coupon book is the answer. Students write vouchers for what they can genuinely give: dishes done, bed made, dog walked, half an hour of quiet. Our Mother’s Day Coupon Book (also listed in the printables above) is print-and-go, or they can fold an A4 sheet into quarters and rule up their own.
Whether you're looking for a fast and simple printable craft or a more hands-on art project, these Mother’s Day ideas are sure to inspire creativity in your students.
With something for every age group, from quick printables to fun video tutorials, your students will love creating unique and thoughtful gifts for their mums.
Happy crafting, and here’s to making Mother’s Day even more special with these creative activities!
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