Sweet Sentiments
The Mother’s Day cards my preschoolers made are sooooo cute! One class decorated their cards with flowers and the other with hearts. Although me and my co-teacher assembled the cards, the two and three year-olds participated by painting, coloring and letting us know what they love most about their moms. These Mother’s Day cards are quick and easy to create, and they translate easily into cards for other people and holidays–think Father’s Day, grandparents, note to teachers, caregivers, etc.
Flower Card Supplies:
- construction paper
- non-toxic paint in two colors–green and whatever color the flower will be
- paintbrush
- markers
- scissors
- crayons
Flower Cards Directions:
- Fold construction paper in half. Inside, write personalized note in marker. Child colors inside of note with crayons.
- Paint child’s hand the flower color. Make a handprint on front of card. Wash hand.
- Paint a separate piece of paper green. Let dry.
- When green paper is dry, cut out two leaves. Draw stem. Glue leaves to base of stem.
- Write or print out, “Your love and care helps me bloom.”
Heart Card Supplies:
- construction paper in two colors
- scissors
- markers
- crayons
- glue
Heart Card Directions:
- Fold construction paper in half. Inside, write personalized note in marker. Child colors inside of note with crayons.
- Cut a heart out of contrasting construction paper. Child color with markers.
- Glue heart to front of card.
- Write or print out, “I love you with all my heart.”
Naomi M. Gruer 