11 Engaging & Simple Mother’s Day Projects for Preschoolers

Mother’s Day gives little ones a beautiful chance to express their love and gratitude through crafting, and is also a wonderful opportunity to foster their creativity!

Preschoolers will enjoy these easy-to-follow, hands-on projects perfect for gifting to moms, grandmas, or any beloved caregiver.

11 Mother’s Day Projects for Preschoolers

1. Handprint Flower Bouquet 🌸

Materials Needed:

• White or colored cardstock paper

• Non-toxic washable paints (multiple colors)

• Paintbrush

• Green markers

• Ribbon (optional)

Steps:

1. Paint your preschooler’s palm with colorful washable paint.

2. Help them press their painted hand firmly onto the cardstock to make clear handprints.

3. After the prints dry, use a green marker to draw stems and leaves beneath each handprint.

4. If desired, tie a ribbon around the bottom to mimic a bouquet.

2. Heart-Shaped Salt Dough Keepsakes ❤️

Materials Needed:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ cup salt

• ½ cup water

• Heart-shaped cookie cutters

• Acrylic paints and paintbrush

• Ribbon (optional)

Steps:

1. Mix flour, salt, and water to form dough.

2. Roll dough about ¼ inch thick.

3. Cut out heart shapes with cookie cutters.

4. Make a small hole at the top for hanging.

5. Bake at 250°F (120°C) for 1-2 hours or until hardened. Cool completely.

6. Let kids decorate with acrylic paints and thread ribbon through the hole to hang.

3. Paper Plate Mother’s Day Cards ✉️

Materials Needed:

• Paper plates

• Markers and crayons

• Stickers, glitter, and decorations

• Child-safe glue

• Construction paper (optional)

Steps:

1. Fold a paper plate in half to form a card.

2. Allow preschoolers to decorate the front with stickers, glitter, and drawings.

3. Inside, write or help your child write a sweet message.

4. Glue construction paper hearts or shapes if desired.

4. Painted Rock Love Bugs 🐞

Materials Needed:

• Smooth, clean rocks

• Non-toxic acrylic paints

• Paintbrushes

• Googly eyes

• Child-safe glue or glue dots

Steps:

1. Wash and dry rocks thoroughly.

2. Paint the rocks with bright colors and let dry.

3. Glue on googly eyes.

4. Use paint to add smiley faces and dots to resemble cute bugs.

5. Mother’s Day Butterfly Art 🦋

Materials Needed:

• Coffee filters

• Washable markers

• Spray bottle filled with water

• Pipe cleaners (chenille stems)

Steps:

1. Flatten coffee filters and let kids color them with washable markers.

2. Spray filters lightly with water; colors will blend beautifully. Let dry completely.

3. Pinch the center of each dry coffee filter to form butterfly wings.

4. Wrap a pipe cleaner around the middle and shape the ends into antennae.

6. DIY Flower Pot with Fingerprints 🌼

Materials Needed:

• Small terracotta pots

• Acrylic paints (multiple colors)

• Small paintbrushes

• Potting soil and flower seeds or small plants (optional)

Steps:

1. Dip your child’s fingertips into acrylic paint.

2. Press fingerprints onto pots to form flower petals and patterns.

3. Once dry, use a small brush to add stems and leaves.

4. Add potting soil and seeds or small flowers for an extra-special touch.

7. Popsicle Stick Photo Frames 📸

Materials Needed:

• Popsicle sticks (colored or plain)

• Child-safe glue

• Decorations (stickers, glitter, buttons)

• A small printed photo of the child

Steps:

1. Glue four popsicle sticks together in a square shape.

2. Let children decorate the frame with stickers, glitter, or buttons.

3. Once dry, glue a small photo on the backside to show through.

4. Optional: Attach a ribbon loop to hang.

8. Yarn-Wrapped Cardboard Hearts 💖

Materials Needed:

• Cardboard (recycle a box)

• Yarn (various colors)

• Child-safe scissors (adult help recommended)

Steps:

1. Cut heart shapes from cardboard (adult assistance).

2. Secure one end of yarn to the cardboard with tape or glue.

3. Help children wrap yarn around the heart until completely covered.

4. Tie or glue the end to secure it in place.

9. Paper Straw Tulip Bouquet 🌷

Materials Needed:

• Colorful paper or cardstock

• Paper straws (green if available)

• Child-safe glue

• Scissors (adult assistance required)

• Ribbon (optional)

Steps:

1. Cut tulip shapes out of colorful paper.

2. Glue each tulip shape onto one end of a paper straw.

3. Assemble multiple paper straw tulips into a bunch and tie together with a ribbon.

10. Beaded Necklace for Mom 📿

Materials Needed:

• Large, colorful beads (safe and chunky for small children)

• Stretchy cord or yarn

• Safety scissors (adult assistance recommended)

Steps:

1. Cut a length of stretchy cord or yarn.

2. Allow preschoolers to string beads onto the cord.

3. Help tie a strong double knot to finish the necklace safely.

11. Sponge-Stamped Canvas Art 🎨

Materials Needed:

• Small canvas or sturdy paper

• Sponges cut into simple shapes (hearts, flowers)

• Non-toxic washable paints

• Paper plates for paint palettes

Steps:

1. Pour small amounts of paint onto a paper plate.

2. Dip shaped sponges into the paint and gently stamp onto canvas or paper.

3. Encourage children to stamp freely or create patterns.

4. Allow artwork to dry completely before gifting.

SEE ALSO:

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Hope, you liked the crafts or project ideas above.

These projects not only provide a fun and engaging activity for preschoolers but also create heartfelt gifts that mothers will cherish for years to come.