Mother’s Day is celebrated on different dates in different countries around the world.

Here are the dates for some countries:

United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, Japan, the Philippines, South Africa and most countries in Europe and South America: Second Sunday in May.

United Kingdom (Mothering Sunday): Fourth Sunday of Lent (typically falls in March or early April).

Arab countries (such as Egypt, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates): March 21.

France (Fête des Mères): Last Sunday in May or first Sunday in June if Pentecost Sunday falls on this day.

Spain (Día de la Madre): First Sunday in May.

Sweden: Last Sunday in May. Thailand (Queen Sirikit’s Birthday): August 12.

Russia: Last Sunday in November. Indonesia: December 22.

Norway: Second Sunday in February. Argentina: Third Sunday in October.

Please note that these dates can change from year to year and might be different in certain regions within the countries listed. Always verify the exact date of Mother’s Day in your specific location.

Celebrating Mother’s Day in early years settings is a great opportunity to help children express their love and appreciation for their mothers or significant mother figures in their lives.

Here are some activities that can be done:

Handmade Cards: Children can make handmade cards for their mothers. Provide various craft materials like colored papers, stickers, and glitter for children to make their cards beautiful and personalized.

Handprint or Footprint Keepsakes: Have children make prints of their hands or feet on a piece of cardstock. They can then decorate around the prints and present these as keepsakes.

Remember, not all children may have mothers in their lives. Be sensitive to children’s family situations and adapt activities to include other significant caregivers where necessary.