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Mother's Day hub

Welcome to the multitasking hub that does it all – in true Mum style. It’s bursting with love-filled gift activities and resources for schools, centres and beyond.
Mother’s Day is on the way, which means it’s time for seriously cute crafting. We all know handmade gifts are the nicest to receive and the sweetest to give – so we’ve pulled together everything you need to make gift-making simple, organised and stress-free. Whether it's writing heartfelt cards, decorating photo frames or flowerpots, you’ll find easy activities made for little hands with big love.
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Mother's Day craft activities & blog
We've thoughtfully bundled our gift ideas into a downloadable craft activity pack with easy step-by-step instructions. For more inspiration, browse our blog or watch how-to videos to create magical Mother’s Day key tags and pop stick planters.
Mother's Day Activities: 14 handmade gift ideas

Mother's Day Activities: 14 handmade gift ideas

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How-to videos: Sweet & simple activities for Mother's Day

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Sweet & simple activities for Mother's Day

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Mother's Day Bestsellers
Mother's Day note holder
Messages for Mum
This sweet MUM note holder craft lets children build fine motor skills as they decorate with colourful embellishments and add a handwritten note, drawing or photo for Mum. A thoughtful keepsake she can display long after Mother’s Day.
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Forever flowers
This blooming Mother’s Day craft is full of colour and creativity! From pot to plant, children can decorate with pastel paints, sparkly embellishments and more to create a gift that’s just as unique as they are.
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Mother's Day flower pot
Mother's Day craft how-to activity videos
Watch our step-by-step Mother’s Day craft videos filled with sweet gift inspo and crafty fun! From heartfelt cards to adorable keepsakes, there’s something special for little hands to create.
How art & craft builds life skills
Mother’s Day craft is a wonderful way to nurture and support the development of many important skills. When children use their fine motor skills to create a heartfelt gift for their mum or a special mother figure in their life, the benefits are plentiful:
Fosters creativity
Supports cognitive & emotional development
Builds social skills
Develops fine motor skills
Encourages teamwork
Instills confidence & pride
Art & Craft in the EYLF
Supporting the learning outcomes of the EYLF
Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia embeds art in many ways to foster the holistic development of children. Outcomes around identity, connection, wellbeing, confidence and communication are all supported through creating art and immersing children in craft activities. So let’s get cracking! Learn more here: The Early Years Learning Framework V2.0.
Visual Arts in the Australian Curriculum
Some big ideas central to The Arts curriculum in schools are that: all students have creative and expressive potential; making and responding are interwoven creative processes; creative processes are flexible and cyclical; artists learn from work they experience, and are an audience for their own work; exploring, investigating, reflecting on and interpreting their own and others’ works, cultures, worlds, ideas and contexts allows students to learn in, through and about The Arts. Learn more here: Visual arts in the Australian Curriculum V9.0
Visual Arts in the Australian Curriculum
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When is Mother’s Day in Australia in 2026?
Mother’s Day in Australia is celebrated on Sunday 10 May 2026. It occurs annually on the second Sunday of May. Bookmark our Teacher Calendar for term dates, school holidays and more.
Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day?
Mother’s Day is celebrated to recognise and appreciate mums and mother figures for the love, care and support they give to families and communities. It’s a special opportunity for children to express gratitude through thoughtful gestures, such as crafting handmade cards and gifts.
How can I make Mother’s Day activities inclusive for all students?
Mother’s Day activities can be made inclusive by encouraging children to create a gift for a special person in their life, rather than focusing only on mums. This may include a grandmother, aunty, carer, guardian or another important person.
What are some easy Mother’s Day craft ideas for the classroom?
There are plenty of easy Mother’s Day craft ideas! Create handmade cards, photo frames, note holders, key tags, pots and planters. Adding bright paint, glitter and fun stickers helps children personalise each gift.
Why is crafting Mother’s Day gifts important for children?
Crafting Mother’s Day gifts is important because it helps children express gratitude, practise kindness and build confidence through creativity. Hands-on craft activities also support fine motor skill development through cutting, painting, gluing and decorating.
What are some Mother’s Day card ideas?
Popular Mother’s Day card ideas include handprint cards, pop-up flower cards, “Reasons I Love You” cards, photo cards and collage-style designs using foam hearts, stickers and lots of glitter.
Where can I find Mother’s Day craft ideas and resources for educators?
You’ll find Mother’s Day craft activity bundles, downloadable templates, blog ideas and ready-to-use craft kits on the Modern Teaching Aids website.
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