It’s never too early to start thinking about Mother’s Day! This year, why not let the kids make their own cards?

This pirate Mother’s day card craft is perfect for little ones.

They can make the boy or girl card, and they’ll be so proud to give it to mom.

Best of all, it’s a simple activity that doesn’t require any special supplies. Just grab some construction paper, scissors, and glue, and you’re ready to go.

So get crafting, and make this Mother’s Day extra special!

Also, be sure to look through all of our Mother’s Day activities for kids for more ideas.

Pirate Card Craft

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pirate template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you)

Boy Pirate Directions

Download the pirate template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Fold the card base in half along the dashed line, then cut the head out, leaving the top line uncut.

Take the hair and glue it to the top of the head.

Next, glue the eyes below the hair, on either side of the nose.

Create the pirate hat by gluing the skull and crossbones to the middle of the hat.

Finish off by gluing the hat to the top of the boy’s hair.

Open it up and write a special message inside.

Girl Pirate Directions

Download the pirate template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Fold the girl’s card base in half along the dashed line. Cut the head out, leaving the top line intact.

Take the front hair piece and glue it to the top of the girl’s head.

Place the bandana ends just below the ears and glue them to the back of the card.

Position the back hair piece to the back of the head and glue it in place.

Create the bandana top by gluing white circles all over it. Trim off any excess paper that hangs off the sides.

Glue the completed bandana to the top of the girl’s hair.

Open the card up and write a cute message on it.

Aren’t these homemade cards so cute?!

More Mother’s Day Activities

Kids will be entertained and have a blast with our Mother’s Day activities! Moms deserve some well-deserved relaxation after all that hard work, so why not give them the day off?

Use these ideas to celebrate your mom or grandma this year–she deserves it!!!

Reading to your child is one way that you can help them learn new words and improve their focus. When kids read aloud, it can also help them develop a love for books from an early age! Try adding in these fun Mommy-themed stories:

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!

There’s no better way to show how much you care than by giving your mom some special treats. These fun Mother’s Day crafts will not only make her feel loved but also help kids improve fine motor skills, follow instructions, and concentrate!

Dinosaur Mothers Day Craft – What better way to show Mom how much you love her than by making her a homemade gift? This Mother’s Day, surprise her with a one-of-a-kind dinosaur craft made by the kids! All you need is some construction paper, scissors, glue, and the free template.

Flower Handprint Card Craft – What better way to show Mom some love this Mother’s Day than with a homemade card? This flower craft is the perfect activity for kids of all ages. And the best part? It’s super easy to make! Have the kids add a heartfelt message inside, and they’re done! Mom is sure to cherish this thoughtful gift for years to come.

Mother’s Day Cactus Craft – This paper cactus craft is the perfect project for kids to show their appreciation on Mother’s Day. So tell her she’s “fan-cactus” with this cute craft!

These Mother’s Day dot to dot activity printables are a great way to keep kids entertained while also working on their fine motor skills. Simply print out the sheets and let them get connect the dots to finish the pictures. It’s a thoughtful gift that any mother is sure to appreciate.

Kids will love this fun Mother’s Day activity that helps them practice number recognition and fine motor skills. All they need is a printout of the Mother’s Day color by numbers sheet and some crayons or markers. They can start by finding all of the numbers one, then two, and so on until all of the spaces are filled in with color.

As they work, they’ll be honing their number recognition skills and improving their control over small movements. Plus, they’ll end up with a pretty picture to give to Mom on Mother’s Day.

What better way for kids to show Mom how much they care than by completing a special project just for her. These All About Mom printables are the perfect way for kids to get to know their mothers a little bit better.

From favorite things to why they love Mom, there’s sure to be something that will make Mom smile. So gather up the kids and get started on these cherished keepsakes. They’re sure to become some of Mom’s most treasured possessions.

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Pirate Card Template