Mother’s Day is a time when kids eagerly search for ways to express just how much their moms mean to them. They can get crafty and tell Mom just how much she’s cherished with a buzzing bee surprise!

Kids will be excited to showcase their creative talents when they make this Mother’s Day bee craft for their mom. This simple yet adorable paper craft allows children to personalize their gift with Mom’s favorite colors and embellishments to add an extra touch of love to their creation. 

For more inspiration to make Mom’s day extra special, be sure to explore our collection of other Mother’s Day crafts for kids. Discover a variety of crafts, from handmade cards to paper flowers, that will be keepsakes sure to bring a smile to Mom’s face.

Kindergarten Mother’s Day Craft

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Plus, while they create a memorable keepsake, they’ll also be honing scissor skills, following instructions, and refining their fine motor skills at the same time. Download our free template to kickstart the fun along with just a few basic supplies. 

Supplies

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

Directions

Start by downloading the bee 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 bee template to life!

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

Next up, help your children glue the stinger to the bottom part of the bee’s body.

Now, let’s add some stripes to our bee! Guide the kids to attach the stripes along the middle part of the body and secure them in place with glue.

Time to give our bee the gift of flight! Help your little ones position the wings on the sides of the bee’s body and glue them to the back.

Next, let’s add the antennae to our bee. Show your kids how to place the antennae at the top of the head and glue them to the back of the bee.

Now, guide your kids to place our bee onto the colored paper and glue it in place.

Lastly, let’s spread some love by gluing the hearts to the colored paper.

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

Mother’s Day Kids Ideas

Let’s make Mom’s day the best with creative crafts and activities from their little loves. Kids will enjoy making something special for their moms and showing them just how much she’s loved. Plus, as a bonus, they’ll refine skills that they’ll use on a daily basis!

Keep reading below for some of our favorite ideas perfect for Mother’s Day including books, crafts, and activities tailor-made for celebrating Mom in the most special way possible!

Mother’s Day Books For Kids

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!

Easy Mother’s Day Crafts

I Love You To Pieces Mother’s Day Craft – Celebrate the special bond between kids and their moms with this adorable Mother’s Day craft! Get started with our free template and spread the love to Mom or anyone else who holds a piece of your heart!

Pirate Mother’s Day Card Craft – Ahoy there! Set sail on a crafting adventure this Mother’s Day with our boy or girl pirate card. Let your little ones channel their inner pirates as they create a unique card fit for a queen of the high seas!

Sunflower Mother’s Day Craft – Brighten Mom’s day with a sunflower craft that’s as special as she is! Let your child’s creativity bloom as they personalize the center of the flower with their cute face. It’s a sweet gift that Mom will treasure forever.

Dinosaur Mother’s Day Craft – Bring some prehistoric charm to Mother’s Day with our sweet dinosaur craft! Let your little ones roar with creativity as they personalize the dinosaur’s heart with a heartfelt message or “Roar means I love you.” It’s a dino-mite way to show Mom how much she’s loved!

Mother’s Day Activities For Preschoolers

Bring a smile to Mom’s face when she reads this All About Mom printable. Children can create a personalized keepsake that will warm Mom’s heart for years to come by jotting down details about her favorite things, unique qualities, and memories.

Download now and see what things kids remember about their moms! You can often get a little chuckle from what they say!

Prepare for some coloring fun with these Mother’s Day dot to dots! This printable set is entertaining, engaging, and provides an excellent opportunity for kids to refine their fine motor skills as they connect the dots.

Included are three adorable designs showcasing mom and baby animals – a raccoon, a dog, and a swan. Children can select the perfect one to make a special handmade gift that Mom will love to receive.

Celebrate Mom with our Mother’s Day color by numbers printable activity! Coloring is a fun way to foster artistic expression, and help children develop essential skills like number recognition, concentration, and hand-eye coordination.

Included in this set are three designs that feature designs perfect to gift Mom on her special day. Download now and watch their creativity bloom while crafting a memorable surprise for Mom!

Encourage kids to get creative with these Mother’s Day coloring pages and bookmarks! Kids will love adding their artistic flair to these lovely designs, perfect for Mom, aunts, or grandmas. Simply print and let the coloring fun begin!

For added durability, you can print on cardstock and laminate the bookmarks. After coloring, flip the pages over for kids to add a handwritten message that will also serve as a way to preserve their precious handwriting for years to come.

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Mother’s Day Craft Template