Moms are always there for us whether it’s to guide us when we need help, provide for us, or even spend some quality time with us playing a game or putting a puzzle together.

Have kids show her just how special she is with this I love you to pieces Mother’s Day Craft. It’s an easy craft that’s fun and creative!

For all the dads and teachers out there looking for some great Mother’s Day gift ideas for Mom’s special day, be sure to check out all our easy Mother’s Day crafts for kids.

Mother’s Day Craft Idea

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We just love our moms to pieces and they will always have a piece of our heart!

This cute craft is great for kids of all ages, and we make it super simple to create with our free template. This would also be a great project to do in the classroom.

Your little artists can make this craft using mom’s favorite color or stick with pink, which is always a favorite for Mother’s Day! Either way, it’s a fun way to show mom or anyone else they “love them to pieces”!

Supplies

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

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Directions

Start by downloading the heart template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.

printed I love you to pieces template with "download the template on the blog" overlay

First, guide your kids to glue the eyes below each of the eyebrows onto the heart.

Next, have your child place the puzzle piece below the mouth and securely glue it in place on the heart.

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Time to get hands-on with crafting! Take a pipe cleaner and show your kids how to shape it into three fingers, then twist the end to create a hand.

hands shaping pipe cleaner into hands for heart

Flip the heart over and tape the arms on each side, leaving enough length to bend them like they’re holding the puzzle piece. Trim any excess pipe cleaner to keep our creation neat.

hands taping pipe cleaner arms onto back

Let’s not forget about the feet! Shape the pipe cleaner into an oval to create a foot, then twist it onto the main part of the pipe cleaner.

hands shaping pipe cleaner into feet and legs

Flip the heart back over and tape the legs in the middle of the heart. Trim off any pieces that are too long on top.

Lastly, encourage your child to get bend the arms and use one of the “fingers” to secure the hand to the edge of the puzzle piece.

hands bending arms to shape them to hold puzzle piece

Be sure to check out our card crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more fun crafts like this one!

Mother’s Day Ideas For Kids

The beginning of May is the perfect time to incorporate some Mother’s Day crafts and activities into your child’s day. This special holiday will be here before you know it, and kids will want to be prepared with some handmade items, especially for Mom. We’ve got some easy Mother’s Day craft ideas, fun activities, and even some book recommendations for you and your little ones to enjoy.

So, keep reading below for a few great ideas that will have kids excited to celebrate Mom!

two side by side examples of finished mothers day craft

Mother’s Day Books For Kids

Reading books regularly to your child is like opening up a treasure trove of knowledge and fun. Through storytelling, they can learn about life experiences, develop their vocabulary, and improve their communication skills.

Books can help young children learn to empathize with others and view the world from different perspectives. See below for some of our favorite Mother’s Day books.

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!

hand holding finished I love you to pieces craft with another in background

Mother’s Day Crafts For Kids

Crafting is one of our favorite activities! It’s loaded with benefits for growing kids, plus it’s fun and entertaining. Kids are able to practice lots of skills that will come in handy in their day-to-day lives.

Those fine motor skills they’re practicing when they craft will help them become more independent with things like buttoning their own shirts or tying shoes. Add some of our favorite Mothers Day crafts to your list of fun things to do this May with the kids.

Shark Mother’s Day Card Craft – Share a toothy grin with Mom with this cute shark card! Kids can let moms know how “fin-tastic” they are. Plus, it’s such a cute Mother’s Day craft for younger kids to make! Download the free printable template to see how easy it is to bring this shark to life.

Sunflower Mother’s Day Craft – For the most beautiful sunflower you’ve ever seen, you’ll want to make sure the kids get crafty with this sunflower craft. The kid’s sweet face is at the center of the pretty flower shape! Give Mom a flower that won’t wilt this Mother’s Day with this fun craft!

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Cat Mother’s Day Card Craft – Handmade cards always make a great last-minute gift, so let Mom know she’s “purr-fect” to you with this sweet card. It’s the perfect way to get your little one crafting and is great for kids of all ages. You’re sure to make Mom smile with this handmade gift!

Mother’s Day Cactus Craft – Do you have a “fan-cactus” mom? Let her know you’re “stuck” on her with this cute cactus card. When you don’t know what to get Mom, you can go wrong with a plant that takes care of itself and a special message. It would also be a great gift for a special family member or mother figure in your child’s life, like a grandma!

Mother’s Day Activities For Kids

For a perfect gift that keeps on giving…well, until they run out…give Mom these printable Mother’s Day Coupons! They’re filled with things Mom will love like a huge hug, an art masterpiece, or a fun ice cream date! The best part? All you have to do is print them out and let the kids color them in to add their own touch to them.

Moms will love that their kids are learning and making a thoughtful piece of art with these Mother’s Day color by numbers!

Kids will be able to improve their fine motor skills and practice number recognition when they color in these coloring pages. Once they’re finished, they can give them to Mom for Mother’s Day.

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Color in some pictures for Mom with these Mother’s Day dot to dot activity pages. Kids will complete the pictures by connecting the dots by counting from 1 to 17.

After they’ve carefully colored in the illustrations, they’ll have a sweet gift while working on counting and fine motor skills.

These Mother’s Day homeschooling printables will make Mom’s day! They’re a great way for kids to work on writing and reading while telling Mom all their favorite things about her.

This printable set comes with 9 pages that will keep kids busy learning and celebrating mothers.

hand holding finished example of mothers day craft I love you to pieces

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