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There’s something so heartwarming about a handmade gift from a child, especially when it’s made with love just for Mom. Mother’s Day is a great time to slow down, gather supplies, and help kids make something sweet and meaningful to show how much they care.

This cheerful Mother’s Day flower craft is sure to be a hit whether it’s for Mom, Grandma, or another special lady in a child’s life. Kids will love creating a bouquet, held together by a cutout of their handprint!

If you’re looking for even more ways to celebrate the amazing moms in your life, peek at our Mother’s Day crafts collection for kids to keep the creativity blooming this spring!

Image displays a Mother’s Day kids’ craft featuring a paper cutout hand holding a bouquet of white flowers with smiling yellow centers, tied with a ribbon, and arranged on colorful backgrounds like pink and yellow cardstock.

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Mother’s Day Flower Craft

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It’s an activity that’s simple to set up and fun to create if you’re working with a classroom full of kids or just creating around the kitchen table. It’s a great way to build fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and thoughtfulness.

Be sure to download our free flower bouquet template to make it come together even easier. Kids can customize their project by choosing colors that are Mom’s favorites or add a sweet message and their name.

Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Pink ribbon
Flower Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

Click here to see our favorite kids’ craft supplies.

Image displays a Mother's Day craft activity for kids, showing a coloring sheet with flower and stem outlines alongside a completed example of a handprint holding a bouquet of smiling flowers tied with a ribbon, with scissors, glue, and crayons included for crafting.

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this flower to life!

The image shows a black and white worksheet featuring three cartoon-style flowers with smiling faces at the top. Below the flowers are five horizontal dashed lines meant for handwriting practice or sentence writing. The worksheet is held by two hands and is set against a blue floral fabric background.

First, guide your child to glue smiley faces onto front flowers.

The image shows a pair of hands arranging or working with three cut-out paper flowers on a white surface. Each flower has white petals and a yellow center with a cute facial expression. The background includes a blue fabric with small white floral patterns.

The image shows a person’s hands assembling or arranging three paper flower cutouts on a white surface. Each flower has white petals and a yellow circular center with different cute facial expressions. A blue fabric with a white daisy print is draped in the background.

Take the completed front flowers and glue them together so the sides are slightly overlapping.

The image shows hands assembling a paper craft made of white petal flowers with expressive yellow centers. One flower face is being glued or placed onto a petal base. Other completed and blank flower pieces are scattered on a white surface, with a blue daisy-patterned fabric in the background.

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The image shows a person’s hands assembling a paper flower craft. Three white petal flowers are visible, each with a different expressive yellow face being glued into the center. A blue fabric with white daisies serves as a background, and the flowers are arranged on a white surface.

The image shows someone attaching a small round yellow face with closed eyes and a smile onto the center of a white paper flower. Two other flowers, already completed with cheerful faces, are positioned next to it on a white surface. A blue daisy-patterned fabric is draped above the crafting area.

Next, glue the background flowers to the back of the front flowers to create a bouquet look.

The image shows a person assembling a cluster of three paper flowers, each with a white petal outline and a cheerful yellow face in the center. The faces display different expressions: one smiling, one with closed eyes, and one grinning. A blue fabric with white floral patterns is draped at the top of the workspace.

The image shows a person holding a cluster of four paper flowers with white petals and yellow centers, each featuring a different smiling face. The flowers are arranged in a semi-circle, and the person's hands are in the process of attaching the fourth flower to the group. A blue fabric with small white daisies is spread out in the background.

Now, help your child glue the green rectangular strips as stems to a few of the flowers.

The image shows a person placing a cluster of three paper flowers onto a bright pink sheet of paper. Each flower has white petals, a yellow center with a smiley face, and a green stem. The flowers are being arranged to resemble a bouquet, while a blue fabric with a white daisy pattern lies in the background.

Place the flowers in the center of the background paper and glue it down.

The image shows a person positioning three paper daisies with smiling faces onto a bright pink background. Each daisy has a yellow center, white petals, and a green paper stem. The flowers are arranged like a bouquet, and a blue cloth with a white daisy print is visible at the top of the frame.

Trace your child’s hand and forearm on a piece of paper and cut it out. Position the handprint at the base of the stems and glue it in place. Trim off any part of the forearm that falls off the paper.

The image shows a person placing a cut-out paper hand, made from beige-colored paper, over the stems of three cheerful paper daisies on a pink background. The hand is positioned to appear as if it is holding the bouquet. The flowers have white petals, yellow faces with smiling expressions, and green stems. A blue daisy-print cloth is draped at the top of the scene.

Next, tie a small bow using a thin ribbon.

The image shows a person tying a small pink ribbon bow around the wrist area of a paper hand that is part of a craft project. The paper hand is placed over the green stems of three smiling paper daisies on a pink background, making it look like the hand is holding a bouquet. A blue daisy-print cloth is draped along the top edge of the scene.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the bow to the center of the flower stems, creating the look of a hand tied bouquet.

The image shows a person tying a pink ribbon around a paper hand that is positioned as if it is holding a bouquet of three white paper daisies with yellow smiley faces. The flowers are attached to green stems and arranged on a bright pink background. A blue daisy-patterned fabric is visible along the top of the image.

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

A completed paper craft featuring a hand holding three smiling white daisies with yellow centers is displayed on a pink background. The daisies have expressive faces, green stems, and are bundled together with a light pink ribbon, forming a cheerful and colorful bouquet.

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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!

Two colorful paper crafts feature cutout hands holding bouquets of white daisies with smiling yellow centers, each flower displaying a different facial expression. The bouquets are tied with pink ribbons and mounted on bright pink and yellow backgrounds.

Easy Mother’s Day Crafts

Flower Handprint Card Craft – Have kids turn their little handprints into blooming petals with this sweet flower card! Our free template makes it easy and fun! Kids will be filled with excitement when they see their hands become flowers ready to gift to Mom or Grandma for a Mother’s Day keepsake to treasure!

Mother’s Day Owl Craft – Hoo wouldn’t love this adorable owl? Kids will have a hoot of a time making their own feathery friend to deliver a heartfelt message. Its bright colors and the sweetest message, “I love you with owl my heart!” is sure to make Mom’s day a little brighter!

This image contains four Mother’s Day-themed kids' crafts and cards. The top left shows handprint cutouts turned into colorful flowers in vases. The top right displays two cards featuring pink and purple owls with the messages “Happy Mother’s Day!” and “I love you with owl my heart!” The bottom left shows two dinosaur crafts in green and purple with smiling faces. The bottom right features two raccoon-themed cards in pink and yellow with the messages “I’ll love you fur-ever!” and “Happy Mother’s Day! Love you fur-ever!” surrounded by hearts.

Dinosaur Mother’s Day Card Craft – This dinosaur Mother’s Day card brings prehistoric fun to Mom’s special day! Kids will love customizing their dino with her favorite colors and sweet touches, all while practicing scissors skills and boosting creativity.

Grab our free template, gather a few supplies, and let the dino-mite fun begin!

Happy Mother’s Day Raccoon Craft – This sneaky little raccoon is here to steal hearts with a message that says, “I’ll love you fur-ever!” Kids will love making this adorable critter with fluffy tails and sweet smiles to surprise Mom on her big day.

Mother’s Day Activities For Children

Connect the dots to Mom’s heart with these adorable Mother’s Day dot to dot printables! Kids will have a blast revealing sweet animal moms and babies while sharpening their counting skills, fine motor control, and pencil grip.

Try this Handprint Mother’s Day Craft

Once the dots are all connected, they can color in each page to make a frame worthy masterpiece just for Mom! This activity pack includes raccoon, dog, and swan moms with their little ones to become a cute gift she’ll treasure!

A paper craft displays a hand cutout holding a bouquet of three white daisies with expressive yellow centers showing different facial expressions. The flowers are attached to green stems and tied together with a pink ribbon, all mounted on a bright pink background with crafting supplies nearby.

Mother’s Day is almost here, and we have a fun way to sprinkle in some learning while the kids create something special for Mom! These Mother’s Day color by numbers combine art, math, and love all in one.

As kids color in sweet scenes like a “#1 Mom” watering can, a heartwarming “I Love Mom” design, and a cheerful bouquet, they’ll be working on number recognition, color matching, and fine motor skills without even realizing it! Just print, color, and let the smiles begin!

This image features four Mother’s Day-themed children’s coloring pages. The top left shows a dog and puppy with the text "Best Mom Ever!" surrounded by yellow stars. The top right and bottom left are color-by-number activities—one with a pink watering can labeled "#1 MOM," and the other with a flower bouquet tied with a purple bow. The bottom right features a swan surrounded by hearts and "#1 MOM" written beside it.

Looking for a sweet and simple activity for your preschoolers or kindergarten kiddos to do for Mom? This Mother’s Day handprint poem printable is a heart-melter! Kids can create a keepsake gift Mom will treasure forever with just a splash of paint and a tiny handprint.

It’s super low prep, easy to personalize, and adaptable for different ages. Choose from two layout options (poem at the top or bottom) and let kids pick a special color for their handprints to make it their own.

A finished paper craft of a hand holding a bouquet of three white daisies with yellow smiley faces is shown on a yellow background. The flowers are attached to green stems, gathered together with a pink ribbon, and the hand is cut from beige paper, completing the cheerful floral design.

Get ready for giggles with this fun filled game of Mother’s Day charades! This themed set of printable cards will have kids acting out sweet scenes like “making a card” or “serving breakfast in bed.”

Whether you’re playing at home or in the classroom, this lively game encourages creativity, teamwork, and quick thinking. It’s a neat way to celebrate the moms and mother figures we love!

Sunflower Mother’s Day Card Craft

Did you make this activity with your kids or students? We’d love to feature them on our social media!

For a chance to have your child’s project featured, simply snap a picture of the completed project and post it to our Facebook page, email it to us directly by clicking here, or use #simpleeverydaymom on your social media!

Two paper crafts show cutout hands holding bouquets of daisies with cheerful facial expressions, mounted on yellow and pink backgrounds. Each bouquet is tied with a pink ribbon, surrounded by scissors, glue sticks, and colorful sheets of paper on a wooden surface.

Mother’s Day Flower Craft

Prep Time: 10

Active Time: 15

Total Time: 25

This cheerful Mother’s Day flower craft is sure to be a hit whether it’s for Mom, Grandma, or another special lady in a child's life.

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Author: Sam

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Materials

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Pink ribbon
Flower Template

Instructions

Download the flower template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
Begin by gluing smiley faces onto the front flowers.
Take the completed flowers and glue them together so the sides are slightly overlapping.
Next, glue the background flowers to the back of the front flowers, overlapping slightly for a bouquet look.
Now, glue the green rectangular strips as stems to a few of the flowers.
Place the flowers in the center of the background paper and glue it down.
Trace your child's hand and forearm on a piece of paper and cut it out. Position the handprint at the base of the stems and glue it in place. Trim off any part of the forearm that falls off the paper.
Next, tie a small bow using a thin ribbon.
Finish off by gluing the bow where the flower stems come together, creating the look of a held bouquet.

Free Mother’s Day Flower Craft Template

Sam

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