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.
On Mother’s Day, Celebrating the Everyday
With our children’s firsts, we cheer them on, snap photos, and sometimes remember to write it down. Here are some ideas for making the most of the everyday moments as a parent.
Crafts, Activities & More
Make Forget-Me-Not Paper Flowers
Grades PreK-3
Help your child surprise their mom or another special loved one by making paper Forget-Me-Not flowers. You can easily mail them to your loved ones who are living in another place!
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.
Create Pattern Jewelry for Mother’s Day!
Grades K-3
Here’s a craft that doubles as a fun math learning opportunity! Kids will love making and giving these colorful pattern bracelets and necklaces.
Yarn-Wrapped Picture Frame
Grades K-3
Create a unique photo frame gift for Mother’s Day! Make the gift even more special by including a family photo or choosing yarn in favorite colors. What a great way to celebrate friends, family and loved ones.
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.