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MOTHER'S DAY CARD
Give your child a piece of paper folded in half for a blank card.
On the front, help him trace around his hand and write "Happy
Mother's Day." Then invite him to decorate the card with crayons,
markers, or stickers. Or give him glue and collage materials, such
as small magazine pictures, yarn or ribbon pieces, and sequins, to
use for decorating. To complete, write a dictated "I love you"
message inside the card.
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DECORATED NOTE CARDS
Select five small envelopes. Fold five pieces of paper
in half and trim them to fit inside the envelopes for note cards.
Invite your child to decorate the fronts of the note cards, using
markers or rubber stamp prints. When she has finished, tie the cards
and envelopes together with a pretty ribbon to give to Mom on her
special day.
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MOTHER'S DAY GAME
Take turns with your child playing "Mama Says" (instead
of "Simon Says"). Start by giving directions for your child
to follow, such as "Mama says tap your toe. Mama says touch your
nose. Mama says hop on one foot." Explain that whenever you give
a direction without first saying "Mama says," your child
should not do the action. If he does, then have him trade places with
you and start giving you the directions. Continue the game as long
as you wish.
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I'LL BE THE
MOM
Let your child pretend to be the Mother while you take
the role of the Child, and act out simple activities together. For
instance, "Mom" might show you how to wash your hands, tie
your shoes, or brush your hair. Or she might "read" you
a bedtime story and tuck you in for a nap. Continue playing the game
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MOTHER'S LITTLE HELPER
Mother's Day is a time to say thank you to Mom for all that she does.
Encourage your child to show his thanks by helping with jobs such
as these.
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Dusting |
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Folding laundry |
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Watering plants
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MORE MOTHER'S
DAY FUN
Invite your child to celebrate the day with one or more of these activities.
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Make up a story and tell it to Mom. |
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Sing Mom a real or made-up song. |
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Dance to music with Mom. |
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MOMMY, MOMMY, I LOVE YOU
Tune: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
Mommy, Mommy, I love you.
Yes I, yes I, yes I do!
You are sweet and oh, so fine.
I'm so glad that you are mine.
Mommy, Mommy, I love you.
Yes I, yes I, yes I do!
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MOTHER'S DAY
SNACKTIME
Let your child help prepare a simple snack for Mom. Here are some
ideas.
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Sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar on buttered toast. |
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Spread crackers with a favorite soft cheese. |
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Decorate graham crackers with frosting and sprinkles. |
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