Ages 3–7Free
Mother’s Day Activities and Printables for Kids
In 144 days
Mother’s Day is a chance for children to say thank you to their mum, or to a grandmother, aunt or carer who looks after them. The date differs by country: in the UK and Ireland it is Mothering Sunday in March, while the US, Canada, Australia, India and many others celebrate on the second Sunday of May. These printables include a card template, a thank-you letter, family scene colouring, flower and cake drawing lessons and Mother’s Day word games.
When is it?
- UK and Ireland (Mothering Sunday)Sunday, 7 March 2027In 144 days
- US, Canada, Australia, India and many moreSunday, 9 May 2027In 207 days
Ideas to try
Homemade card
Use the card template and draw flowers with the drawing lesson.
Thank-you letter
Write three things you love about her and one thing you will help with.
Breakfast menu
Plan a simple breakfast, write the menu and serve it with an adult’s help.
Family portrait
Colour the family scene and add everyone in your family.
Kind coupons
Make little vouchers: one tidy room, one hug, one story read aloud.
Mother’s Day printables
Word puzzles, colouring pages, stories and cards for Mother’s Day. Print them or play on screen.
Ages 6–12Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 3–8Free
Ages 4–8Free
Ages 7–10Free
Ages 7–11Free
Ages 4–6Free
Ages 4–7Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 6–11Free
Ages 4–6Free
Ages 4–8Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 6–12Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 6–12Free
Ages 6–12Free
Ages 4–11Free
Ages 6–12Free
Picture books to read together
Good to know
Homemade is what matters. A drawing and a few sentences in a child’s own writing are treasured far longer than anything bought.
Not every child has a mum at home, and teachers know this well. Let children choose who to make a card for: a grandmother, an aunt, a foster carer or anyone who looks after them.
How to use these
- Teachers: remember that families differ, and let children choose who to make a card for.
- Print the card on thicker paper if you can.
- Use the word search as a warm-up for writing the letter.
Coming up next
Related collections
Questions and answers
When is Mother’s Day?
It depends on the country: Mothering Sunday in March in the UK and Ireland, the second Sunday of May in the US, Canada, Australia and India, 21 March in many Arab countries and 22 December in Indonesia.
What can a child make for Mother’s Day?
A card, a letter, a drawing, a breakfast or a small coupon book. Homemade gifts are often the most treasured.
Are these printables free?
Yes. Every sheet marked Free can be printed or played as often as you like, at home or in class. Premium activity books are marked.
Can children do them on a tablet?
Most can: press Play to answer on screen with instant marking and stars. Colouring and drawing pages can be done with a finger or stylus too.