Free Mother's Day Stories, Coloring Pages and Activities for Children

​Updated May 2021!

Mother’s Day is a special time when children can express their appreciation to mom for all that she is and does. Following are some free online resources for parents, teachers and anyone else who is looking for Mother’s Day stories and activities for kids of all ages! Enjoy!

Mother's Day Stories

​NEW! Girls and Women in the Bible - Includes the stories of Bible mothers such as Eve, Sarah, Jochebed, Hannah, Ruth, Mary, Lois, and Eunice. Also available in ebook format (epub and Kindle) or as a coloring book.

Dear Mom - A bilingual English and Spanish book for children that is ideal for Mother's Day 

Honor your Parents – A short PowerPoint on the topic of loving and respecting mom (and dad) not just on Mother’s Day but throughout the year. Includes activity ideas at the end.
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God's Splendid Mothers – Stories about famous mothers in the Bible for children.    
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What is a Mother? – Entertaining story for Little kids about what a mother does and why she is special. Includes cute photos of animal mothers with babies.  

Mother's Day (ppt)  - This PowerPoint is ideal for older children and explains how Mother’s Day originated and what the true meaning behind the day is meant to be.

Lesson Plan

Appreciate Your Parents - Lesson plan from My Wonder Studio that includes reading, discussion ideas and fun activities.

​Activities

Mother's Day Coloring Pages for older children.

Mother's Day photo vase craft - a cool DIY Mother's day activity for older kids.

Pray a Way Poster and Coloring Page: Grandparents - Poster and coloring page with short prayer for grandma.

Mother's Day Cutouts - Two pages of colorful cut-outs that are ideal for Mother's Day cards and other activities.

Bible Mothers Coloring Pages - Six coloring pages featuring well known Bible mothers from the Old and New Testaments. Each page includes a brief overview of the mother depicted. 

“Active Appreciation Activities” – Entertaining activities from My Wonder Studio that can be easily adapted to show special appreciation to mom on Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day Cards – printable Mother’s Day card templates, available in black and white and color.

Mother’s Day Crafts, Activities, and Worksheets – An assortment of Mother’s Day arts and crafts activities for kids of all ages, courtesy of Enchanted Learning

Mother’s Day Treats – Breakfast in bed and special treat ideas and recipes that many older kids could do with just a little bit of help and supervision from a parent, grandparent or babysitter. Even younger kids will enjoy helping make at least one of these treats for Mom, although they may need a bit of extra help and assistance. 
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