Moms are the best! They help us grow into loving, strong adults.

And what better way to show mom how much we appreciate her than by giving her a photo sunflower Mother’s Day craft that kids can make themselves?

This fun activity is perfect for kids of all ages, and it’s a great way to show Mom how much we care.

Plus, it’s a great way to get crafty and have kids practice fine motor skills! So grab some construction paper, scissors, glue, and let’s get started!

Also, be sure to check out all of our Mother’s Day crafts for kids for more ideas.

Photo Sunflower Craft

Supplies

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

Directions

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

Begin by gluing the child’s photo in the center of the sunflower.

Next, take the stem and glue it to the bottom of the paper.

Glue the leaves on either side of the stem.

Finish by gluing the sunflower to the top of the stem!

That’s it! Isn’t this such a simple activity?!

More Mother’s Day Ideas

Looking for some fun Mother’s Day activities to keep the kids busy? Look no further! We’ve got plenty of great crafts, printables, and ideas to help you celebrate Mom or Grandma.

Whatever you choose to do, we’re sure Mom will appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort! So get planning and have fun!

Books About Mom

Reading aloud to your child is a wonderful activity that has been shown to help kids learn new words, improve their focus, and more. Try adding in these cute 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!

Kids’ Crafts For Mother’s Day

If you’re looking for an activity that will provide your kids with valuable skills while giving them a creative outlet, then crafting is exactly what you need! It can help kids learn how to follow instructions and use scissors properly. Try out some of these Mother’s Day crafts Mom or Grandma will love:

Mother’s Day Cactus Craft -Why not surprise Mom with a homemade cactus craft? Made out of paper, this cute cactus is easy for even the youngest kids to make. And it’s sure to brighten up Mom’s day.

Llama Mother’s Day Card Craft – Looking for a fun and unique Mother’s Day craft for kids? This llama craft is perfect! All you need is some construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers. It’s a fun way to tell her she’s the best llama mama ever!

I Love You to Pieces Mother’s Day Craft – This sweet craft is the perfect way for kids to share their love on Mother’s Day. All you need are some simple supplies and our free downloadable template to get started!

Your little ones will love creating their heart-shaped character and adding pipe cleaner arms and legs!

Dinosaur Mother’s Day Card Craft – This year, why not help your child make a one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day craft featuring their favorite creatures, dinosaurs! It’s simple and big so it’s great for small hands to make.

Mother’s Day Activities

Check out these adorable Mother’s Day color by number printables! Not only are they cute, but they’re also a great way to help with number recognition and fine motor skills. Plus, what mom wouldn’t love a sweet handmade gift from her little ones?

Kids will love these animal mom and baby Mother’s Day dot to dot activity pages. They can practice counting while they connect the dots, and they’ll end up with a cute coloring page to give to Mom.

This is a great activity for kids to do together, and it’s a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

For something fun and hands-on, you have to try our all about Mom printable! This cute worksheet helps kids practice their handwriting as they answer fun questions about Mom.

From what she’s the best at to why they love their Mom, it’ll be a blast seeing what your kids come up with!

Our printable Mother’s Day coupons are a fun activity and gift rolled into one! Kids can color in their coupons with Mom’s favorite colors and practice cutting them out using scissors.

With activities like special artwork or an ice cream date, there’s something to make everyone happy!

Share With Us

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

For a chance to have your child’s craft 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!

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