Mother's and Father's Day Activity Ideas
Hosting a Mother’s or Father’s Day Event? Here are some suggested activities for families and children to do together.
Please note: select activities and materials based on the age and ability of the children you are working with.
Card or bookmark making: Provide a range of materials for children to make their own cards or bookmarks.
Craft flowers or origami: Provide a range of paper and materials for children to craft flowers. There are a lot of designs that can be found online.
Pressed flowers or leaves: Take children outdoors to collect a range of flowers and leaves. Press these in newspaper amongst heavy books. Once pressed children could make a picture or add them to a card or bookmark .
Plaster handprints: Use plaster of Paris so children can do their own handprints and decorate them once dry.
Decorated mugs: Purchase plain mugs so children can decorate them with a design or message.
Old teacup planters: Purchase old teacups from an op shop or tip shop. Children can fill them with soil and a small plant.
Rock decorating: Provide a range of paints and materials for children to decorate a rock.
Paper weight: Use flour and water (or clay) to make a paperweight and decorate with small rocks and shells before it dries.
