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Fun activities for Mother's Day. Recreational games.

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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.

Fun Mother's Day activities. Recreation games (11–20)

Mother’s Day test

[Crying Hard] I tried going over the surprise test results with my parents... [Mother’s Day Test]

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!

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Mother’s Day Cooking Showdown

Men’s Mother’s Day Cooking Showdown: What Is Omurice?

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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Guess My Good Points Game

[No Hurtful Words] Work together with your teammates to guess “What’s good about me!”

Guess My Good Points Game

A game of guessing your own good points that will make Mom happy and a little bashful.

Beforehand, research Mom’s good qualities by asking family members, her friends, and her parents.

Then play a game where Mom guesses which of her qualities everyone thinks are her best.

It can feel a bit embarrassing to say your own good points, but hearing positive feedback from others will surely make her happy! Gather as many as you can and make Mom blush with joy!

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beanbags

Otedama (Yose-dama) tradition

beanbags

Otedama are small beanbags made by filling cloth pouches with adzuki beans.

You play by tossing them like juggling balls—throwing them in rhythm while singing, or tossing them high and catching them.

With a bit of creativity, there are many ways to enjoy them.

If you search online, you’ll also find plenty of traditional ways to play.

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Karuta showdown

Snow Man [Catalog Karuta] Serious Battle! A showdown for the “Mother’s Day Gift”

Karuta showdown

How about enjoying a friendly family game of karuta for Mother’s Day, just like you do at New Year’s? You can use a regular karuta set you have at home, but making a homemade set is also recommended.

You can fill the cards with words related to Mom, or turn them into items she wants and give her the item as a gift if you win that card—there are lots of ways to have fun.

You could also raise the difficulty by reading out only descriptions of the pictures instead of initial letters, so players have to deduce which card it is.

Spend a warm, cheerful time together as a family!

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