Make This Mother’s Day a Mom-umental Occasion!

From all of us here at Mountain Lake PBS, we wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! Here’s to all the mothers, stepmoms, and grandmas in our lives!

For some Mother’s Day fun everyone can enjoy, check out these great crafts, activities and book suggestions to help celebrate the moms in your life.

Celebrate the Everyday Mom-ents!

Celebrating Mother’s Day as an Adoptive Mom

Just as there is not one “right way” to be a mother, there’s no right way to do Mother’s Day, either. Read more for articles about adoption and Mother’s Day, and ways to celebrate the love you share.

6 Mother’s Day Traditions From Around the World

Mother’s Day is a special holiday that gives people the opportunity to express their gratitude for the person or people who nurtured and raised them. Here are some fun and simple Mother’s Day traditions from around the world.

A Mother’s Day Reflection on Being Present

In honor of Mother’s Day, here are a few strategies for turning everyday moments with our children into quality time.

Crafts, Activities & More

How to Make Painted Rocks

Grades PreK-3
Go on a rock hunt and make hand painted gifts for Mom this Mother’s Day!

9 Children’s Books for Mother’s Day

Grades PreK-4
Mothers, and the families they nurture, fill this fun and touching selection of recommended books for kids ages 0-9. From the classic Are You My Mother? to the fun My Monster Mama Loves Me So, here are stories about the special connection between a mother and her child.

Make a Memory Book

Grades K-3
Making a memory book is a great way to share stories with loved ones. Create a memory book with your child to document important or favorite experiences while practicing writing and telling stories.

Make a Picture Frame for Mother’s Day

Grades K-3
Perfect for little fingers, this cardboard picture frame is a great way to teach kids how to recycle materials and turn them into something amazing.

Cyberchase | A Gift for Mother’s Day: Activity

Grades 3-5
Explore symmetry and learn how to create a Madre Bonita Card with Jackie from Cyberchase!

For even more games, activities, and educational resources for young learners, go to the Hooray for Mother’s Day Collection on PBS Kids for Parents.