I want to play together on Mother’s Day! A collection of games the whole family can enjoy
The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day.
Many people give their mom a gift every year on Mother’s Day.
In households with small children, even if everyone wants to do something together, some may be unsure what exactly to do.
So in this article, we’ve gathered games and activities that everyone can enjoy while expressing everyday gratitude to Mom.
These ideas aren’t just for Mother’s Day—they’re also great for Mom’s birthday and other occasions.
Use them as inspiration whenever you want to show your appreciation to your mother.
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I want to play together on Mother’s Day! A collection of games that the whole family can enjoy (11–20)
two-person cat’s cradle
It’s a game where two people relay cat’s cradle without letting the string shape collapse.
You can look up the techniques online to see where to put your fingers and how to do it, but it’s also fun to figure it out yourselves.
Coming up with your own original moves is a great idea, too.
Mother’s Day test
Let’s get to know Mom all over again with a Mother’s Day quiz that shows just how well you know her! First, make a set of questions about Mom, then have the whole family answer them.
For example: which celebrity she likes right now, which drama she’s hooked on, and so on—any question is fine as long as it’s about Mom! Have Mom do the answer check, of course.
In some ways, this quiz is tougher than a school test… But when Mom sees that her family truly understands her, she’s sure to be delighted!
Mother’s Day Quiz
A Mother’s Day quiz that lets you share your feelings with the mom who always takes care of you is a recreational activity the whole family can enjoy.
Ask questions about the origins and customs of Mother’s Day and how it’s celebrated around the world, and compete to see who gets the most correct answers.
By mixing in trivia like “What is the classic flower given on Mother’s Day in Japan?” and “Which country is the birthplace of Mother’s Day?”, you can learn while having fun.
Adding original questions about your own family creates an even more homey atmosphere.
It’s a perfect game for Mother’s Day, letting you enjoy both knowledge about this special day that’s loved around the world and meaningful communication.
Handmade carnation
Let’s try making handmade carnations.
For the flower, stack and bundle several layers of toilet paper, then gently fluff them out to shape the petals.
For the stem, wrap a straw all the way around with green masking tape.
Making several and arranging them into a bouquet would be lovely, too.
It’s a gift of flowers that never wilt.
hopscotch
It’s a game where you draw circles on the ground and hop over them rhythmically.
Many people probably played it when they were kids! For young children, it’s a great exercise for building a healthy body.
You could even compete to see who can move the fastest.
Mother’s Day Cooking Showdown
How about turning Mother’s Day into a homemade-cooking showdown for Mom? Have the whole family cook and let Mom be the judge! Everyone can make different dishes, or you can set a theme and compete.
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Cap arranging game
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An educational game that went viral overseas—you can actually enjoy it with plastic bottle caps! Prepare eight caps and make pieces by dividing them evenly into two colors using stickers.
Get a sheet with a grid and start the game.
Place the eight pieces so that the colors alternate across the squares.
It’s a game where you move your own color pieces and capture your opponent’s pieces.
There are two rules: you can move to an adjacent square; and if the square directly opposite is empty, you can jump over the piece in the middle and capture it.
The player who captures more wins.
You can download the sheet or make your own.
It’s a brain-teasing, fun game—give it a try!
