Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10th. If you want to make something for your mother or someone special, you are welcome to practice one or more of these projects:
"Z" Mother's Day Card!
(ages 5+)
This Mother's Day card looks great with lots of colors and patterns. You can add whatever works for your card to make it more personal. 1. Start with large white construction paper that measures about 6" x 18". Fold the panels into thirds to make a “Z” fold.
2. Draw a block letter in each of the spaces to spell "M O M."
(You can make or use stencils with cardboard for younger students to trace)
3. Draw each letter in each panel large. Add different patterns or around the letters. Add other loving drawings or whatever feels good.
4. Trace lines with black marker.
5. Color letters and patterns and the background.
6. Write a loving Mother's Day message on the back of your card
Folding Surprise Card for Mom!
(ages 5+)
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3D Paper Flower Card Mother's Day !
(ages 5+)
You can use colored paper, or you can use white paper then color it before you cut.
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How To Draw a Mother Hugging a Baby
(ages 7+)
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How To Draw a Heart with Wings
(ages 9+)
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Origami Irises
(ages 7+)
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. (from: ori meaning "folding", and kami meaning "paper") You’ll need a square piece of paper to try this project.
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Mother's Day Collage Card
(ages 7+)
This Mother's Day card looks great with lots of colors and patterns. You can add whatever works for your card to make it more personal.
Supplies:
pencil,
black marker
paper
glue
Crayons, markers or color pencils.
You can use watercolor if you are using permanent marker. Regular marker will bleed.
1. Trace your hand and wrist with pencil on a black white paper.
2. Write a loving message in the middle of your hand.
3. Draw lines and patterns around your message and all over your fingers.
4. Outline with marker and color.
5. cut out your hand and set aside.
6. Make a message that says "Happy Mother's Day! " on strips of scrap paper.
7. Use marker to outline then cut out the words.
8. Use glue to collage your hand and message (letters) onto the front of a folded piece of paper.
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