Mother’s Day is coming up, and what better way to show Mom how much you love her than by giving her a handmade Mother’s Day card?

This shark Mother’s Day card craft is the perfect activity for kids of all ages.

Simply print out the free template, cut out the pieces, and assemble them following the instructions. The best part is that you can personalize the card to say whatever you want – you can’t do that with store-bought cards!

So whether you want to tell Mom “You’re a fin-tastic mom” or tell her how much you love her, this cute card will let her know just how special she is to you.

So get crafting and show Mom some love this Mother’s Day! Also, be sure to check out all of our Mother’s Day crafts for kids.

Shark Mothers Day Card To Make

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Supplies

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

Directions

Start by downloading the shark 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 shark template to life!

Begin by preparing the card base piece. Guide your child to fold the card base piece in half along the dashed line.

Next, glue the lower portion of the face to the front and bottom of the card.

Place the eyes on either side of the nose and glue them in place.

Now, help your child take the top fin and glue it to the back and middle of the card

Position the side fins on either side of the card and glue them to the back.

Encourage your child to create the mouth by gluing the tongue to the bottom of the mouth. Trim off any excess paper.

Next, glue the teeth to the top and bottom of the mouth, cutting off any overhanging paper.

Glue the mouth in the middle of the lower portion of the face.

Lastly, open up the card and write a special message inside.

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

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More Mother’s Day Ideas For Kids

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the mothers in our lives. We love them and want show how much we appreciate all they do for us!

What better way than by getting the kids together to do some fun Mother’s Day activities? Read on below to discover some of the best ideas for Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Books For Kids

Reading is one of the best ways to help younger and older kids learn and grow. It encourages them develop focus, concentration, as well as an interest in reading which can last a life time!

Check out one or more of these fun 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!

Kindergarten Mothers Day Crafts

Crafting is a great activity for young kids. It helps them to use their imagination and be creative. It also helps them to learn new skills such as cutting, gluing, and painting.

All of our crafts come with a simple step-by-step tutorial and printable templates to make it easy for anyone to recreate at home! So if you are looking for an activity for your young kiddo, here are some of our favorite Mother’s Day crafts:

Flower Handprint Card Craft – Moms love handmade cards and these handprint flowers are perfect! Kids will love getting creative and making Mom this adorable, heartfelt card. Plus, they’re perfect for any other springtime celebrations, too. Don’t forget to add a sweet message inside for an extra-special touch!

Panda Mother’s Day Craft – This easy paper craft is perfect for kids to make for their mothers on Mother’s Day. They can create a cute panda holding hearts with just a few simple steps and a little bit of creativity. It’s a fun and easy way to show Mom how much they love her!

Butterfly Card Craft – Looking for an easy Mother’s Day card idea that’ll keep the kids entertained? This DIY Mother’s Day card craft is perfect! Not only is it adorable, but it’s also easy to make. Plus, Mom will love getting a handmade card from her little ones. So get started and show Mom some love with this sweet and simple card!

Mother’s Day Ice Cream Craft – This easy craft is the perfect way to make Mom’s special day even sweeter! Kids can use different colored card stock and our free printable template to create this adorable ice cream masterpiece. It’ll be a Mother’s Day gift that she’ll treasure forever!

Free Mother’s Day Printables

This Mother’s Day, keep the kids busy with these Mother’s Day dot to dot activity printables. It’ll give them something fun and educational to do while also creating something they can give to Mom.

Mom will love these Mother’s Day color by number printables! They’re great for keeping the kids entertained on Mother’s Day, and the completed pages would make perfect gifts for Mom! Just download and print, then let the kids go to town.

Show your Mom some extra love this Mother’s Day with our All About Mom printable. This easy project is perfect for kids of all ages to fill out and give to their mothers. Plus, it’s a simple idea that’s sure to make Mom feel special. 

These Mother’s Day homeschooling printables are an easy peasy way to incorporate the holiday into your child’s learning! The worksheets include a word search, handwriting practice, and coupons to give to Mom as a special gift. Grab the free download today and make this Mother’s Day celebration one to remember!

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Shark Mother’s Day Card Template