Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the amazing women in our lives who help us spread our wings and soar. It’s the perfect day to tell Mom, “Your love gives me wings to fly!” with a homemade gift.

This butterfly Mother’s Day craft is a super easy project for kids to make for their moms. It’s the perfect way to create something beautiful and unique that she’ll love. 

Kids can customize the butterfly in Mom’s favorite colors to add a thoughtful and personal touch that will make her smile from ear to ear.

We have a free template you can download to make this project a breeze. Just gather some basic supplies, and you’ll be on your way to creating a butterfly that’s as sweet and beautiful as Mom.

Want to find more fun Mother’s Day crafts for kids to make for their Mom? We have lots of ideas to suit all sorts of interests.

Butterfly Paper Craft For Mom

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Butterfly template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the butterfly template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this butterfly to life!

First, encourage your child to take the middle upper wing and glue it to the back upper piece of both wings.

Next, place the front upper wing on top of the middle upper wing and secure it in place with glue.

Now, position the middle lower wing piece to the middle part of the back lower wing and glue them securely in place.

Next, help your child attach the front lower wing in the middle of the middle lower wing using glue.

Show your child how to place the eyes below the eyebrows and glue them in place.

Take the antennae and glue them to the top and back of the butterfly’s head.

Attach the upper wings to the upper part and back of the butterfly’s body.

Next, glue the lower wings to the lower part and back of the butterfly’s body.

Finally, position the completed butterfly in the middle part of the background paper and secure it with glue.

That’s it! Don’t forget to explore our other spring crafts for your kiddos while you’re here!

Activities For Kids

Mother’s Day Kids’ Ideas

Looking for even more creative ideas to celebrate Mom on her special day? We’ve got you covered with some fun and thoughtful projects and activities that kids can create for Mother’s Day. You’re sure to find something that matches your family’s style.

So keep reading below for some of our favorite suggestions for books, ideas, and activities that will bring a smile to Mom’s face and make this Mother’s Day one to remember.

Children’s Books About Mom

I Turned My Mom Into A Unicorn – If your child loves the Ted and Friends books, they’ll get a chuckle out of this one about Ted’s mom! Ted feels his mom is too grumpy, but when he turns his mom into a unicorn, will everything be fixed? This book is short and simple for young kids and shares the message of appreciating the goodness in their lives.

The Night Before Mother’s Day – These books are always fun and sweet and this one is no different! Read this story to see how a dad and his two daughters prepare to pamper mom for Mother’s Day!

What Not To Give Your Mom On Mother’s Day -Follow a boy and his mom in a story of all the things you shouldn’t give to your mom, unless she’s an animal. This is a simple story kids will enjoy with a cute message at the end!

Mother’s Day Crafts From Students

Llama Mother’s Day Card Craft – This is a playful and cute way for kids to send a special Mother’s Day greeting to their mom. The adorable design will brighten her day, and the message they write will warm her heart.

Handprint Cactus Mother’s Day Card – This fun project turns kids’ handprint into a cute cactus, complete with blooms. It’s a personal touch that Mom will cherish, and it’s a perfect gift for kids to show their love on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Ice Cream Craft – Kids can create a sweet treat for Mom to tell her “I love you un-cone-ditionally!” This cute ice cream cone can be customized with her favorite colors for a playful way to show Mom she’s the coolest.

I Love You To Pieces Mother’s Day Craft – Moms mean the world to us, and they will always hold a piece of our heart! This heart with bendy legs and arms holds a puzzle piece that says, “I love you to pieces!” Grab our free template to make this project at home or in the classroom!

Have your kids fill in their cards with loving messages and doodles – the end result will show Mom just how much they care!

Mother’s Day Activities For Children

These Mother’s Day dot to dot activity pages are a fantastic way for kids to develop their fine motor skills while creating a special gift for Mom. Your kids can connect the dots to reveal three images of mothers with their babies, then add their own colorful touch.

Once completed, these pages make a sweet and personal gift for Mother’s Day. Get your kids started on these activities to help them create something Mom will cherish.

These free printable Mother’s Day coupons are a sweet way for kids to show their appreciation for all that Mom does. Just print them out, let your kids color them in, and add their personal touch. Each coupon is a token of love, whether it’s for a free art masterpiece, a big hug, or a fun ice cream date!

The best part? They’re super easy to create, and she’ll cherish each thoughtful gesture and enjoy cashing in on the fun.

Looking for a fun activity to keep the kids occupied this May? Our Mother’s Day color by numbers printables are perfect! They’re great for practicing fine motor skills, and give kids the opportunity to create something colorful and homemade that Mom will love.

Simply print out the sheets, grab some crayons or markers, and let the kids get creative. They’ll have so much fun they won’t even realize they’re learning!

This nine page set of Mother’s Day homeschooling printables is just what Mom needs! These printables are designed to engage kids aged 5-12 with fun activities like coloring sheets, word searches, and “My mom is…” fill-in-the-blank pages.

Plus, there are special Mother’s Day coupons to make Mom’s day even brighter. It’s a win-win! Mom gets a bit of a break, and kids work on their writing and reading skills!

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Ideas For Kids

Butterfly Mother’s Day Craft Template