[Childcare] Craft ideas to make for Mother's Day
Let’s make a Mother’s Day gift filled with gratitude for our beloved moms and caregivers.
Creations made by children are treasures for mothers, aren’t they?
Since the approach varies depending on the children’s ages, we’ve gathered a range of ideas that kids of any age can enjoy making this time.
They range from message cards to items that can be used in daily life!
We hope the children can create heartfelt gifts that convey their message of “Thank you for everything!”
In this text, because what children create is treated as works (art/projects), we use the term “seisaku” (制作).
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[Childcare] Craft ideas to make for Mother's Day (11–20)
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.
Popup card
A heartfelt message is always a delight, no matter what it is.
If it’s handmade with care and filled with gratitude, the joy of receiving it is all the greater.
There are many occasions for sending cards.
In spring, we have Mother’s Day.
Let’s make a glamorous pop-up card for Mother’s Day that bursts into full-bloom cherry blossoms the moment it’s opened.
To make it easy for young children, have teachers or adults prepare the flowers in advance.
Also, starch glue is easier to handle for sticking the pieces together.
The layered cherry blossoms expanding in three dimensions look wonderfully luxurious.
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.
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!
Flower bouquet accessory case
Here’s a three-dimensional craft idea that makes use of paper plates.
Cut slits into a paper plate, fold it up, and secure it to form a small box-like shape.
Attach floral decorations along the top edge, then stick a doily over the top.
The addition of the doily gives it the look of a luxurious flower bouquet.
It works beautifully as a cute ornament, and it’s also practical as a small container.
For even more originality, you can make the floral decorations by adding colorful stickers or drawing your own designs.
Milk carton vase
How about the idea of a milk-carton vase as something that can be used after it’s received? This project has two main steps.
The first is cutting the milk carton to create the vase shape.
The second is cutting construction paper to the size of the vase, coloring it, and gluing it on to decorate the vase.
Since cutting the milk carton requires strength, please have the teacher handle that part.
As for cutting the construction paper, let the children work on it according to their age.
In that case, prepare construction paper with pre-drawn cut lines in advance.
[Childcare] Craft ideas to make for Mother's Day (21–30)
Interactive card made with masking tape
Handmade, one-of-a-kind cards are delightful! Here are some ideas for interactive cards made with washi tape.
Washi tape is extremely popular with children.
Compared to regular tape or stickers, its adhesive is weaker, so it can be stuck on and peeled off with little force—making it safe for kids to use freely on their own.
By adding interactive elements to an original card, you can bring even more joy and surprise.
Take this opportunity to give it a try!