We all know that the very best Mother’s Day activities often involve leaving Mom alone to enjoy some rare and much-coveted solitude. And hey, who doesn’t appreciate some quiet time? But realistically, kids aren’t likely to follow plans for peace and quiet. The best you can usually hope for are 15 uninterrupted minutes before one of them is inevitably calling her name. That is, of course, unless you can devise a genius way to distract them. That’s where Mother’s Day crafts for kids come in.
The best Mother’s Day crafts do double-duty of keeping kids out of Mom’s hair, while also resulting in a thoughtful, personalized Mother’s Day gift she’ll cherish for years and years to come.
So this year, after you serve Mom breakfast in bed (which you should make sure includes a strong cup of coffee—otherwise, what’s the point?), give her the rest of the day off, and let her know that some homemade Mother’s Day gifts will await her at the end of her relaxing day. Then, whisk the kids somewhere they can get busy on their Mother’s Day crafts. Everybody wins.
Stumped about where to start? Refer to this list of easy Mother’s Day activities to help the kiddos create meaningful gifts for Mom, from homemade pot-holders to flowers that’ll never wilt. Keep reading to discover the best Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers and big kids.
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11 Mother's Day Activity Ideas for Kids
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DIY Personalized Pot Holders
Let the kids give plain pot holders the Picasso treatment. Fabric markers are all they'll need to create a reusable, homemade Mother's Day gift.
Source: I Can Teach My Child
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DIY Picture Book for Mom
Kids can illustrate their own books made just for Mom with the help of this free printable template.
Source: Hello, Wonderful
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DIY Handprint Apron
This Mother's Day craft is perfect for toddlers. Their paint-covered little hands will have plenty of room to decorate a plain apron for mom to use again and again.
Source: Little Page Turners
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DIY Thumbprint Necklace
Kids love to play with clay, and this Mother's Day craft will let them do just that. Kids can create a heart-shaped pendant for mom using their thumbprints and a little paint.
Source: Paging Fun Mums
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DIY Spoon Flower Bouquets
The blooms on these bouquets will never wilt, so Mom can save this homemade Mother's Day gift for years to come.
Source: Crafty Morning
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DIY Mason Jar Picture Frame
If you'd like to present Mom with fresh flowers, the kids can jazz up your gift with this photo frame Mother's Day activity.
Source: Home Stories A to Z
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DIY Salt Dough Footprint Heart
The ingredients only ingredients you need for these fun Mother's Day crafts are salt dough, paint, and bare feet. A winning combination for kid-sized entertainment.
Source: Hub Pages
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DIY Scrabble Crossword Puzzle
She probably knows how the kids feel about her, but you can help them spell it out. Glue tiles onto a paper that fits your frame. Make sure the kids have painted the MOTHER tiles first.
Source: Pinterest
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DIY Kid-Made Perfume
Kiddos can play chemist by making a custom, floral scent for a Mother's Day gift. Toddlers will enjoy painting gift tags to go with the fragrant present.
Source: Hello, Wonderful
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DIY Mason Jar Pampering Kits
Take the kids shopping, and allow them to pick out small, self-pampering gifts that will fit inside a mason jar. Facial masks, nail polish, and bath bombs will let Mom know that quality alone-time isn't just limited to Mother's Day.
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DIY Floral Crayon Art
This floral Mother's Day craft for kids will forever be in bloom. Help kids glue crayons to a blank canvas, and supervise while they use a blowdryer to create this homemade gift.
Source: Artsy Fartsy Annie
