In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, we have lots of great activities to keep the kids engaged while turning their minds to giving gratitude to mum. Choose from a range of activities that use materials and items you would typically find around your home.
Bouquet of Roses
Directions:
- Supplies: Paper towel, watercolors, straws, medicine droppers, ice cube tray, scissors, and tape.
- Prep: Pour your choice of watercolors in an ice cube tray, diluting with water, then cut the paper towels in half.
- Create: Fill medicine droppers from tray paint and fully cover the paper towel pieces and let them dry completely.
- Assemble: Cut the paper towel into two long strips, crumple them, and then pat them back flat before folding the long edge and taping it to a straw. Finally roll it to form the flower, taping down the end.
Here’s the full activity description.
Pancake Charcuterie Experience
Directions:
- Prep: Decide all that will go on your board, pancakes, waffles, sliced french toast, etc.
- Create: Add bananas, different berries, whipped cream, and syrup to dress up the board.
Here’s the full activity description.
Pillowcase Love Reminders
Directions:
- Prep: Find a while pillowcase and sharpies.
- Plan: Sketch the design on paper with a pencil.
- Create: Draw your design on the pillowcase with sharpies.
Here’s the full activity description.
Morning Mug Messages
Directions:
- Prep: Find seldom used white mugs. Wash and clean them.
- Create: Get creative with bright colors that will contrast, then write a message to mom.
- Bake: Put the mug in the oven for 30 minutes at 350°F
Here’s the full activity description.
Inspiring Colourful Keepsakes
Directions:
- Prep: Heat the oven to 350°F and then use cooking spray on an oven-safe bowl.
- Create: Pour beads into the bowl and push them down and all around.
- Bake: Place the bowl on a pan in the oven for 15 minutes, then remove and let cool completely.
Here’s the full activity description.
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