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Mother's Day Roundup: Tips, Lessons & Activities

 
 
Here’s a roundup of some of the best content on Education World that can help teachers recognize the Mother's Day holiday in their classroom.

 

  • A quick Every-Day Edit is always good to help kids get into the spirit of any holiday. Here’s one of Education World’s Every-Day Edits for Mother’s Day.
     
  • It’s often hard to make learning a part of a holiday celebration but the Mother’s Day Trip lesson is geared towards helping students develop public speaking skills along with their design and language arts skills.
     
  • The Mother’s Day Scavenger Hunt is great way for students to learn the history of the holiday and why it’s celebrated. It also encourages students to use technology and develop their research skills, as they must explore the Internet for the answer.
     
  • For a more comprehensive list of lesson ideas, teachers can head over to the Mother’s Day Lesson Plans and Activities page.
     
  • To get the most out holiday celebrations—especially days where the original educator in a child’s life is being celebrated—hands on activities may be much more valuable. The Mother’s Day Fun Activities page provides some of the fun/hands-on learning activities that will get students excited about celebrating one of their biggest fans. With activities like creating your own scents, notes and other fun crafts, students will be encouraged to flex their creativity and take a break from everyday lessons.

Educators can facilitate students' perception of their parents. Share a story of a mother or person in your life who inspires you. Encourage students to show gratification for those who take care of them, a lesson that is too often overlooked. Mother’s Day activities and lessons might even help students see their guardian as a superhero.

Article by Navindra Persaud, Education World Contributor