Hello, MLindawrites family! Mother’s Day is approaching, and I’m busy brewing some fun and exciting projects with Anthony. Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day crafts for kids, preschoolers, toddlers, or easy Mother’s Day crafts in general, I can guarantee you will find this list an absolute gold mine.
No one is trying to break the bank, especially in today’s economy. However, there are items that you can use on this list all year round for multiple activities.
As a Dominican, I celebrate two Mother’s Days with my mother and sister each year—the American and the Dominican.
The Dominican Mother’s Day falls on the last Sunday of May. Double surprises for me!
I am so grateful for and treasure my 14 years of Mother’s Day cards from my sons.
The crafts on this list remind me of when I was a little girl and would make my mom her Mother’s Day cards.
I had a great time in preschool, creating many things for my mom on Mother’s Day.
Remembering Those Who Are Gone
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the amazing moms in our lives. Grandmas, aunties, cousins, sisters, and anyone who is a mother is celebrated today.
I miss my grandmas, but I was too young to remember them.
It would have been nice to bond and make them Mother’s Day cards, too. I’m glad my children can make their grandmother’s Mother’s Day cards.
My deepest condolences to those who lost their mothers. Just know that an angel is on your shoulder protecting you. Sending warm hugs your way. <3
Creating Memories to Last a Lifetime
I have created a fun list of thirteen spectacular DIY Mother’s Day crafts for kids you can start prepping for.
Any cleaning can wait till tomorrow, so ditch the stress and embrace the mess with my collection of fun, easy crafts perfect for kids of all ages. Let’s break out the crafts and get creative today!
From toddlers just discovering the joy of squishing paint to preschoolers mastering their cutting skills and even older kids experimenting with new crafting tools, these fun and easy crafts are a delightful adventure for you and your mini-me.
These crafts are more than just a way to pass the time; they’re a chance to create lasting memories.
So, grab your supplies, put on your creativity caps, and prepare to make Mom feel extra special this year.
I have ideas for every age group, from no-fuss toddler delights to slightly more complex preschool and older kids projects.
I have a bonus craft I made with my sister for Mother’s Day that you will adore. Read till the end to learn what it is!
Let’s get crafting!
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Supplies For Mother’s Day Crafts For Kids Projects
If you’re looking for a list of basic supplies needed for creating these wonderful crafts, rest assured they are below:
Finger Paint
- Finger paint works great for fingerprint art and handprints. It is one of the best Mother’s Day crafts tools for toddlers and preschoolers.
- I find it very useful to keep a bottle around, especially when toddlers want to create art for you.
Coffee Filters
- Who said coffee filters are just for coffee? Try making coffee filter flowers this Mother’s Day!
- Try this Mother’s Day crafts for kids with your children.
Crayola Art Markers
- Do you have a young child you fear will not comply with paint? Perhaps your child would like to use Picasso the house furniture instead of paper. (well, that’s no fun)
- You can try using markers from the Crayola Arts brand instead. I’ve been using these markers for decades, and they work beautifully.
- The markers are easy to remove from surfaces, and messy paint will not ruin your furniture.
- Better yet, take the activity outside so your toddlers and preschoolers can enjoy some paint time.
Crayons
- For as long as I can remember, crayons have always been a part of my childhood that I loved.
- Some kids were fond of eating them, but I didn’t have a taste for them. The good thing is that if your toddler decides it’s a snack, there will be no harm. (I still urge you to supervise your toddler and preschoolers with crayons.)
- Try using easy-to-hold crayons to help toddlers participate easily.
Coloring pencils
- Moreover, coloring pencils work great for older kids and help those with a keen sense of artistic skills.
- My son Anthony is 10, and he enjoys doing comics and loves his color pencils very much.
Photograph by Jorge-Franganillo on Unsplash
Pasta
- This makes an excellent Mother’s Day craft for all ages. Pasta is fun to craft because kids associate it with dinner time and spaghetti.
- This will be a great time for your toddler and other children to bond with you and become familiar with different pastas.
- It’s really fun to make pasta in different colors. You can make necklaces, bracelets, and much more using colorful pasta.
- It also makes for a fun Mother’s Day Craft for Preschoolers.
Printer Paper
- Additionally, printer paper has many uses, and I enjoy how versatile it can be when creating fun projects that your kids will enjoy.
- Use paper or construction paper, and let your little ones have fun being creative with you.
- Use paper to create awesome and easy Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers.
Construction paper
- Construction paper is a wonderful tool for helping little ones create things beyond their Wallace imagination.
- With this paper, you have multiple options, ranging from cutting, gluing, pasting, shredding, and using Mod Podge to making fantastic art that mothers will forever remember.
Photographs
- Why not create a unique memory using photographs of your children? A great idea is to take a picture of your child, paste it onto a flower, and plant it in a pot.
- Does that sound interesting to you? Read the list below to see this great idea.
Yarn
- Cats and kittens adore yarn, and so will your toddlers. I found a wonderful pom-pom flower project you will enjoy creating this Mother’s Day with your child.
- It is amazing what yarn can do with a bit of construction paper to help along the way.
Camera for Polaroid Projects
- In addition, I use a nifty little camera to photograph my son for Mother’s Day crafts for kids, and it works amazingly. I will happily share it below!
- It also comes with several frames, stickers, camera lenses, strings for hanging the photographers, extra polaroids, and more.
- Try using Polaroid photographs with your projects to make Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers and preschoolers memorable.
Pipe Cleaners
- I have used pipe cleaners for every season!
- I use shiny pipe cleaners and neon colors to make seasonal projects, from Halloween candles to Christmas projects.
- Pipe cleaners truly help to hold things together while providing a beautiful look.
Mugs
- Let Mom enjoy her favorite tea or coffee in a mug made just for her.
- Why not create something you can look at daily and remember what your little one made for you?
- Painted handprints are so cute. Fingerprints all over the mug always remind you you are loved, and you are someone’s favorite person.
Ceramic Plates
- Not only are plates used for dining and eating, but they are also used for cute handprints.
- If you enjoy a nice meal and love to clean your plate off, as I do, you will love to see a handprint on it to remind you of your fabulous little person this Mother’s Day.
- This Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers will make a great gift for Nana.
Straws
- Straws are not only for smoothies; they can also be used to create awesome art!
- Try using straws to create handprints on paper lilies with your child.
- Not only are they beautiful, but they are also a great reminder of how much we are loved.
Clay pots
- Whether you are gardening indoors or outdoors, try these fantastic clay pots this Mother’s Day.
- It’s amazing how similar a garden and a child can be.
- They begin as tiny seeds that grow into full trees, filling our lives with joy and occasional headaches that we can’t live without.
- This clay pot will forever remind you that you have a wonderful little human being who looks up to you and loves you.
Mod podge
- I can’t craft without this stuff. In fact, it’s simple, amazing, and makes your projects last for years.
- I made fall mason jar candle holders with this Mod Podge in 2016, and they still look like I made them yesterday!
- Use this glue to create a Mother’s Day craft for toddlers you’ll cherish for years.
Sharpies For Mother’s Day Crafts For Kids
- The number one thing I use when I want to create art with my son is my Sharpies. I use Sharpies for everything, and they are a wonderful tool for adults and older kids.
- I feel comfortable letting my ten-year-old use Sharpies under my supervision. He loves the sleekness of his designs when he uses these specific markers.
- Tip: Instead of Sharpies, use regular washable crayola art markers for toddlers and preschoolers.
Glitter
- Although glitter is a tad bit messy, it makes things pop, especially crafts.
- I find it easier to do this outside than inside the house.
- I have a foldable table that I often use for fun activities to do with Anthony.
Feel free to get creative and use things around your home! Try a scavenger hunt with your child to see what different items to craft for both of you.
13 Mother’s Day Crafts For Kids Activities
1. Fingerprint Art: Flower Pot For Kids
Creating art using fingerprints has been a popular activity for decades. Seeing the beautiful designs that can be made using clay pots, paint, and Sharpie markers is fascinating.
This is a great choice for Mother’s Day crafts for kids, especially the older ones, since it involves using Sharpies.
For the little ones, allow them to make fingerprints on the clay pot so they can help their older siblings under supervision.
You and your children can create an adorable ladybug design, showing off your artistic skills while enjoying quality time together.
2. Mother’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers: Coffee Filter Flowers
Coffee filter flowers can be a fun and entertaining craft to make, especially with your little ones this Mother’s Day.
If you’re interested in learning how to make them, check out the pin and learn with Little Bins for Little Hands.
This Mother’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers is perfect for little hands.
With just a few tools and a little creativity, you can take this craft to the next level and create a beautiful and presentable craft.
3. Handprint Mother’s Day Crafts For Toddler’s Card
Does anyone else remember preschool cards like these?
I loved how creative my teachers used to be in making things like this pin. Sometimes, the simplest message can have the most impact.
This upside-down strawberry-printed hand is absolutely adorable and will look perfect on your fridge this Mother’s Day.
You can try these with your toddlers and preschoolers.
4. Mother’s Day Crafts For Toddlers: Painting Pasta To Thread
Who said the pasta was just for the dinner table? It turns out you can wear it, too!
Grab some food coloring, gallon-size ziplock bags, string, and your favorite pasta.
Sit at the table and create engaging and beautiful necklaces that will last a lifetime.
5. Easy Mother’s Day Craft To Increase Language Skills
Mom, I love you to pieces! Happy Mother’s Day!
This is a simple craft that anyone can do, regardless of age. It’s a great way to help your child improve their language skills.
While teaching online, I enjoyed creating crafts like these to help students master English skills.
Developing strong language skills is crucial for a child’s success in life.
6. Hand Print Paper Lilies Mother’s Day Craft For Kids
These handprint paper lilies are a great Mother’s Day craft for kids.
They are simple, elegant, beautiful, and make a wonderful gift for the world’s best mom.
These would also work great for Toddlers and preschoolers with extra assistance from mom.
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7. Mother’s Day Crafts For Toddlers Double Handprints Card
Toddler’s hands are so cute and small. It is a great idea to paste a handprint to remember how quickly the years go by. Mother’s Day crafts for toddlers are easy and fun to make.
You will find that everyone loves them, and the memory will be forever etched in stone.
Few things match the satisfaction of putting your thoughts into words, but crafting a personalized poem card for Mother’s Day is even more special.
I wholeheartedly agree with the card’s message in the pin above: “A mother may hold her child’s hand for a short while, but she holds their heart for a lifetime.”
8. Mother’s Day Crafts For Kids Poem With Handprints
I became emotional after reading this because it is true – children grow up so quickly.
Looking back, I truly appreciate the moments I spent with my children baking, reading, doing activities, and reading beautiful cards like these.
9. Adorable Photograph Flower Picture Frame
I want to share some creative photographs of flowers with you! Children know their mothers love flowers, so why not create a unique memory to cherish when your child is still young?
As I mentioned before, time flies by quickly. I have several photographs of my kids to use for fun crafts. Using my nifty green camera ensures a great photograph each time.
This particular photograph reminded me of an adored song by Ed Sheeran, ‘Photograph.’ I am certain you will enjoy it this Mother’s Day as well.
10. Pom Pom Flower Mother’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
I would have never thought to wrap yarn around a fork and cut it to create a lovely Mother’s Day card.
This is absolutely adorable, and I’m sure preschoolers or toddlers would enjoy making these cards for their mothers.
I particularly like how they thread the pipe cleaners through the back of the card to hold the flowers in place; it’s very clever!
11. Mother’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers: Handprint Flower Bouquet
Raise your hands up! Check out this easy DIY bouquet of handprint flowers; they are perfect for moms because the colors are radiant.
This is a very easy Mother’s Day crafts project. If you have yarn, construction paper, and paint, you can create it today.
12. Mother’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers: Mom, You Light Up My Life, Mason Jar
I love using mason jars for various crafts, and these construction paper creations are wonderful Mother’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers.
How sweet is this craft!?
You can create a fun little jar that will light up your life using bows, Sharpies, and construction paper.
I love how they created the little fireflies; the yellow stands out against the blue.
13. BONUS: I love You Ceramic Heart for Mom and Grandma
In 2016, my sister and I decided to make my mom a beautiful heart with all of the grandchildren‘s names using Sharpie art for Mother’s Day.
This is a great craft to make with your older kids. You can add each of their names to the heart so you’ll always be reminded that you have their hearts forever.
Some of the kids were in preschool when we made this, but they made hearts with washable markers all over them that I traced with a pencil. My sister and I filled it in with a black outline using Sharpies.
We did one side where we did the Sharpie outline and had the kids fill it in with washable markers.
Our nicknames are Nini and Tiny; Tiny is my awesome big sister, and I’m still Nini (Knee-knee), which I love.
The kids in order from oldest to youngest: Nate, Nicky, and Nani are my sister’s kids, and Rudy and Baby Ax (Anthony) are mine.
We cherish every single one of them, for they belong to us all and the highest above who guides and protects them daily. Anthony was a toddler then but enjoyed making this craft with us.
He chose some of the colors for the other kids to use. He also made a beautiful self-portrait using paper, twine, and rocks for my sister, whom he calls La Titi (tee-tee) and is his favorite aunt.
The memories we’ve made will forever be etched in my heart, and we crafted this beautiful ceramic heart as a Mother’s Day gift.
My sister and I started working on this project on August 10th, 2016, and we completed it just in time for Mother’s Day in 2017. (The kids couldn’t decide on colors, so we added everyone’s favorite color!)
We worked on it gradually with the kids, and it was an awesome time. Now, it is a great memory. My mom loved it and has our names in this heart to remember how much her family loves her.
Creative Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids
I know this Mother’s Day crafts collection has sparked some creative inspiration! Remember, the most important ingredient is the love that goes into each project.
These Mother’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers, toddlers, and kids will stir up some fun in your home.
Don’t worry about perfection – a lopsided heart or a flower with mismatched colors holds a unique charm straight from your little one’s heart.
Most importantly, have fun! Embrace the silliness, the inevitable glitter explosion, and the joy of creating together.
Snap a few pictures to capture these precious moments – they’ll become treasured keepsakes for Mom to look back on for years.
Share them with friends and family on social media. Also, with me!
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Finally, consider adding a personal touch to these crafts. If your preschooler is learning their letters, have them write a shaky “I love you, Mom” on the back of their creation.
Help toddlers decorate a card with stickers or their favorite colors.
The possibilities are endless, and you may find yourself returning in time to reminisce about your time with your mom as a child.
These little details turn a simple craft into a one-of-a-kind gift that celebrates the unique bond between a mother and her child.
So, this Mother’s Day, let’s ditch the store-bought cards and embrace the magic of creativity and homemade crafts.
Happy crafting, MLindawrites family, and Happy Mother’s Day to all of you awesome moms and step-moms everywhere, from our family to yours!
Baby Rudy at 2 years old. <3
Baby Ax (Anthony) at age 6. <3
Mommy (Marlenny Linda, the author) and her son Anthony are doing his vest therapy with sensory bin time. <3
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