[Childcare] A collection of craft ideas to make for Mother's Day
Are you a teacher wondering what to make for Mother’s Day? Here are handmade gift ideas that children from infant (0 years) to 4-year-old classes can enjoy.
From stamped flower bouquets to practical coasters and display-worthy photo frames, each project lets children’s individuality shine.
Gifts packed with gratitude are sure to bring a smile to whoever receives them.
We hope you find these ideas helpful! Note: In this article, we use the term “seisaku” (制作) to refer to children’s creations as “works.”
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[Early Childhood Education] Ideas for Crafts to Make for Mother’s Day (11–20)
Heart card made with yarn
Let’s handcraft a heart-shaped card made with yarn that’s soft to the touch and cozy—perfect for Mother’s Day.
Draw a heart shape on a piece of cardstock in your favorite color.
Along this outline, use an awl or similar tool to punch several holes.
Thread yarn in the color of your choice through the holes.
The direction you thread through the holes can be random—that actually gives it a relaxed, charming look.
You’ll end up with a stylish card that’s fluffy and a bit three-dimensional.
Add a message around the heart to make it feel even more special.
Carnations made with paper towels
Let’s use paper towels you have at home to create vibrant carnations.
In this idea, a two-ply paper towel is separated into single layers and then cut into quarters, but feel free to adjust the volume as you like.
Once you’ve prepared the paper towels, stack them and accordion-fold them, then tie the center with a rubber band to hold it in place.
Next, color the edges on both ends with a water-based marker, separate the layers one by one to shape the flower, and add vertical lines to the petals.
Finally, mist with water to let the ink bleed, and once it’s dry, attach a straw as the stem—and you’re done!
Surprise accessory case
Let’s make a surprising little gift where flowers pop out when you open a paper cup.
Let the children freely decorate the two paper cups.
Washi tape and stickers come in handy.
Next, make the flowers using tissue (flower) paper.
Adjust the tasks to match the children’s ages.
Create a spring with construction paper and attach it to the bottom of the paper cup—that’s it.
When it pops open, the pretty flowers burst out, and parents are sure to be delighted.
Flower message card
With a feeling of “thank you as always,” let’s try making a floral message card! Fold origami as if you were making a crane, and cut it partway through.
From there, create pleated petals and open up folded sections to form the inside of the flower.
Use green origami to make the stem, write your message on the white part of the flower, and you’re done! If you use scissors that cut a zigzag edge, it might make the flower look even more realistic.
It’s also fun to choose which patterns of origami paper to use!
Carnation Toy Poodle
When it comes to Mother’s Day, carnations are the first thing that comes to mind, right? So how about making a “Carnation Toy Poodle” with a carnation motif? In this craft, you roll a circular piece of paper cut with a zigzag edge to create a carnation and attach it to the ear part of a toy poodle made from a toilet paper roll.
Cutting the paper into zigzags takes some technique, so using pinking shears will make it smoother.
Depending on the age of the children, it may be best to prepare pre-cut paper in advance.
Message lease
There are times when you might want to write a letter and give it, or include a message card with a gift.
In such cases, we recommend a “message wreath.” This involves attaching small origami carnations to a circular message card.
Not only does it look unique, but it also nicely conveys the spirit of Mother’s Day.
However, the most important part is the content of the message.
Try writing something that will warm the recipient parent’s heart.
[Childcare] A collection of craft ideas to make for Mother’s Day (21–30)
Pen holder made from paper clay
If you’re going to give a gift, you want it to be something they’ll use every day, right? Here’s a pen holder you can make using paper clay.
Prepare a jar that’s the right size and wrap jute twine around it to secure it.
Then apply paper clay over the twine.
Wrapping the twine helps the paper clay stay in place.
Finally, embed pieces like marbles or pretty stones into the clay for decoration, and once it’s dry and hardened, it’s finished.
Your mom is sure to be delighted with such a heartfelt gift!
