In an early years setting, celebrating Mother’s Day can be a great opportunity to help children understand the importance of family relationships and to express their love and appreciation for their mothers or mother figures.

Here are some ideas for how you can celebrate Mother’s Day in an early years setting:

Craft Projects: One of the most traditional ways to celebrate Mother’s Day is to have the children create something special for their mothers. This could be a handmade card, a painting, a decorated photo frame with a picture of the child, or a DIY flower bouquet. You can also make handprint or footprint crafts which are always a big hit.

Bake Something Special: If your setting allows it, you could bake something special with the children, like cookies or cupcakes. The children could then take these home to share with their mothers. Remember to consider any dietary restrictions or allergies.

Remember that Mother’s Day can be a sensitive time for some children, depending on their family situation.

Be sure to create an inclusive environment and adjust your activities to suit the needs of all the children in your care. If some children do not have a mother figure in their lives, these activities can be adapted to celebrate other significant caregivers or loved ones.