Mother’s Day is approaching quickly. This year we are celebrating mother’s, grandmother’s, aunts and other influential woman in our lives on Sunday 12 May 2019.

Some ideas of how to celebrate these women in the live of the children are below:

Stone Portrait Activity

Aim of Activity:

For each child to create an artistic impression of their mother upon a rock or stone. This can let both educator and family see have a glimpse into the child’s world and while enjoying a sustainable craft.

Resources:

• Flat stone for each child
• Paint
• Textas

Activity Instructions:

1. Provide the children with a stone and ask them to paint a picture of their mother’s face.
2. Let dry and gift it to their mother as they see fit.

Paddle pop stick photo frame

Aim of activity:

For children to practice their fine motor skills to create a photo frame that will be individual masterpiece for their mother.

Resources:

• Paddle pop sticks
• PVA glue
• Any other craft resources eg. Glitter, stickers, pipe cleaners etc.

Activity:

1. Help children glue the paddle pop sticks together on their thin side.
2. Decorate with other craft materials.
3. Clip a bulldog clip to top and the family can display their favourite photo with mum!