Mother’s Day is coming up with all its loving significance, and it is the perfect time to celebrate the bond between children and their mothers with meaningful and special activities!
Mother’s Day crafts are not just about creating sweet memories: they’re also a great way to support your child’s growth while playing. These activities help strengthen fine motor skills, encourage self-expression, and nurture creativity through playful and meaningful learning.
Craft Ideas with Step-by-Step Instructions
Learn now some fun and simple craft ideas to make at home with your children for Mother’s Day. These experiences can turn creativity into quality and development time!
Always remember to stay close and engaged while they work, as some crafters may need a little guidance or support.
1) Handprint Flower Bouquet
A little craft that’s easy to make and a sweet way to show love using your child’s own hands.
Materials you’ll need: colored paper, paint, child-safe scissors, glue, glitter and paper tissue (if wanted).
Instructions:
- Guide the child to create handprint cutouts, a stem with leaf and a jar. Use different coloured papers!
- Help them to assemble the handprint cutouts into a bouquet inside the jar, using the stem and leaf.
- Let them decorate as desired using glitter, paper tissue or other materials you have at home.
Video reference: Take & Make Craft – Handprint Flowers
2) Salt Dough Handprint Keepsake
This idea might get a little messy, but it ends with an adorable homemade craft that’s fun to make and you’ll love to display. Even better, it also works as a sensory play activity!
Materials you’ll need: 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 1 cup of water. Bow, spoon, rolling pin or a bottle of water (optional), mold (optional), paintbrushes, paint and glitter.
Instructions:
- Mix the flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Once well combined, knead the dough for about ten minutes or until it no longer sticks to the bowl.
- On a clean surface, roll out the dough using a rolling pin or a water bottle, and cut it into shapes. You can also shape it by hand on a plate to form a round base.
- Instruct your child to press their hand into the center of the dough. Let them decorate it freely with paint, glitter, or other fun materials!
Video reference: Salt Dough Handprint Ornaments
3) Butterfly Photo Card
A cute and fun way to capture your Little One’s handprint and create a colorful keepsake to mark this day.
Materials you’ll need: colored paper, photo of the child, pen, glue, scissors, glitter, coloured pencil or markers.
Instructions:
- Guide your child to trace and cut out their handprints, the butterfly’s body, and its antennas.
- Help glue the two handprints together by the wrist to form the wings, then place the body and antennas in the center.
- Add your child’s photo on the butterfly as the face, on the wings, or wherever you prefer. Let them decorate it with colored pencils, markers, paint, or glitter!
Video reference: Handprint Butterfly Kids Crafts with Papers by CraftiKids (using a slightly different approach from ours)
Tips for Crafting with Young Children
Encourage your children to express themselves and have creative freedom. Let them make their own decisions! This will make their creations even more special, and you’ll enjoy watching them build something beautiful.
Remember to prepare the crafting area as it might be a little messy along the way. Be sure to choose age-appropriate materials and prioritize safety throughout the activities. Then, just get ready to cherish this moment of imagination and bonding!
Liked these ideas for Mother’s Day crafts? Keep the inspiration going and discover even more fun activities to celebrate Mother’s Day with your children!
