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.

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Mother’s Day Craft For Preschoolers & Kindergarten

These homemade cards are the perfect Mother’s Day keepsake to display on the fridge! If you’ve been searching for a flower ideas that combine a precious photo, don’t miss this adorable activity.

The best part is that this is an easy Mother’s Day activity to pull together at the last minute with preschoolers using materials you probably already have at home. It’s a win-win!

Supplies

Photo of child
Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Sunflower template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)

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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 sunflower to life!

hand holding sunflower Mother's Day craft template

First, guide your kids to glue their photos in the center of the sunflower.

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

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Glue the leaves on both sides of the stem.

Finally, encourage your child to glue the sunflower to the top of the stem.

hand gluing photo sunflower to blue paper

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

hand holding sunflower Mother's Day craft

Colorful Butterfly Mother’s Day Craft

Books About Mom

Reading aloud is a wonderful activity that has been shown to help young children 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 preschool and kindergarten 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:

Related: Mother’s Day Owl Craft

Mother’s Day Cactus Craft -Why not surprise Mom with a homemade cactus craft? Made out of paper, this adorable cactus is easy for even the youngest kids to make. These are DIY Mother’s Day gifts that’s sure to make Mom smile!

Llama Mother’s Day Card Craft – Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day craft for kids to do at home or in the classroom? This easy 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!

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

You’ll love the easy-to-follow tutorial, and your little ones will love creating their heart-shaped character and adding pipe cleaner arms and legs!

Dinosaur Mother’s Day Card Craft – Who doesn’t love handmade cards?! 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.

Mom will love this sweet card and the personal touch from her little one!

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 Mother’s Day gift from her little ones?

Try this Mother’s Day Ice Cream Craft

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 an easy idea for kids to do together, and it’s a fun way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

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For something fun and hands-on, you have to try our all about Mom printable! This cute worksheet helps younger 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 little ones come up with!

Our printable Mother’s Day coupons are a fun activity and a great 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!

Dinosaur 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!

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