STREAM Activity: Mother’s Day Bouquet
Gift your mom-figure a beautiful bouquet for Mother's Day!
Activity best for children ages four and up
Mother’s Day is a special day for many women around the world. It’s a day to honor and celebrate the maternal figures in our lives, whether they’re grandmothers, sisters, mothers, aunts, or friends. Today, we’ll make a special flower craft to express our gratitude for their unwavering love and dedication.
Vocabulary:
Stem: Long stick that helps support the plants/flowers structure and hold them upright
Petals: The often brightly colored modified leaves that make up the corolla of a flower.
Guiding Questions:
How can we meaningfully celebrate Mother’s Day by recognizing and honoring all types of maternal figures in our lives?
What traditions do you have with your mother that you do to celebrate Mother’s Day?
Materials:
Multi-colored construction paper
Tape
White paper straws
Scissors
A green crayon
A pencil
Pipe cleaners (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Start by gathering the materials for your Mother’s Day bouquet.
Step 2
Begin by coloring your straw green. This will be our stem!
Step 3
Now, draw outlines of hearts and circles on your multi-colored construction paper. Once you’ve finished outlining, carefully cut them out. The hearts will serve as your flower petals and leaves, while the circles will become the center of your flower.
Step 4
Next, take four heart shapes and tape them around your circle to form your flower.
Step 5
Then, take your stem and tape it to the back of your flower, along with a green heart for the leaf.
Step 6
Create a few more flowers and your bouquet is ready to give to a mother figure in your life!
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Reading Connections
You’re My Little Sunshine by Nicola Edwards
This book expresses the affection of a parental figure for their children.
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