Free Mothers Day worksheets for children, with seven printable activities that use real Mother’s Day words, for moms, grandmothers, stepmothers and every special caregiver. Print a word search in three levels, bingo cards, a word scramble, a “how many words can you make” page, an acrostic poem, a writing prompt and a fold-up Mother’s Day card, each with an answer key where one is needed.
Mothers Day worksheets to print (PDF)
These four pages show what the Mother’s Day maker prints: a medium word search with a word list, two bingo cards on a page, an acrostic poem for the letters of MOTHER, and the fold-up card that says “Happy Mother’s Day!” Click a picture for the PDF.
Prefer one download? Grab the ready-made Mother’s Day activity pack (PDF), which has every page in one file.
About Mother’s Day: the holiday at a glance
A little background makes the words on the page mean more. Here are the basic facts that go with these Mothers Day worksheets:
| Date | The second Sunday in May in the US and Canada |
|---|---|
| Started by | Anna Jarvis, who held the first Mother’s Day service in 1908 |
| Made official | A US national holiday in 1914 |
| Traditional gifts | Flowers, cards, breakfast in bed and handmade presents |
| Other dates | The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday, in March or April; other countries pick different days |
| Flowers | Carnations, tulips and roses |
The story of Mother’s Day
Modern Mother’s Day in the United States began with Anna Jarvis, who wanted to honor her mother and all mothers. She held a memorial service in West Virginia in 1908, and by 1914 President Woodrow Wilson had made the second Sunday in May a national holiday.
Other countries have their own versions. In the United Kingdom, Mothering Sunday falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent, and many other countries pick a date that fits their own history. Many families now use the day to thank anyone who cares for them: a mom, a grandmother, a stepmother, an aunt or a foster parent.
Wikipedia’s Mother’s Day article describes the history of the day in different countries.
What is in the Mother’s Day activity pack?
Every activity uses the same list of 24 Mother’s Day words, so children meet each word several times in different ways. The list is the heart of these Mothers Day worksheets: the word search hides it, the scramble mixes it up, the bingo calls it out and the writing prompt asks children to use it.
Mother’s Day word search: three levels
The word search comes in easy, medium and hard grids, with 10, 14 and 18 words from the list.
The longest Mother’s Day word is breakfast with 9 letters, and the shortest words are mom, hug and may with 3.
Mother’s Day vocabulary: words to talk about
Take a few minutes to talk about the words before children search for them. These eight are a good place to start:
| Word | Letters | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| mother | 6 | A female parent, or a woman who cares for a child |
| caring | 6 | Showing kindness and concern for others |
| helper | 6 | Someone who gives a hand |
| cuddle | 6 | To hold close in a loving way |
| tulips | 6 | Spring flowers with cup-shaped blooms |
| roses | 5 | Fragrant flowers, often red or pink |
| poem | 4 | A piece of writing arranged in lines |
| special | 7 | Better or more important than usual |
The other 16 words in the list are mom, love, flowers, card, hug, kind, breakfast, gift, family, thank, smile, garden, may, heart, laugh and strong.
How people celebrate Mother’s Day
- Making handmade cards and gifts
- Giving flowers, especially carnations, roses and tulips
- Serving breakfast in bed
- Spending time together with a walk or a meal
- Calling or writing to mothers who live far away
Mother’s Day activities for kids to do with the worksheets
Pair the printed pages with a hands-on idea, and the vocabulary sticks:
- Mother acrostic: write MOTHER down the page and add a loving word for each letter.
- Favorite memory: use the prompt to write about a favorite memory with someone who takes care of you.
- Flower card: draw tulips on the folded card and write a message inside.
- Thank-you list: write ten things you are thankful for about your mother or caregiver.
- Breakfast helper: make a simple breakfast with a grown-up and serve it with a card.
A note for families and teachers
Families look different. You can use Mom, Mum, Nana, Grandma or any name that fits the person you are thanking.
How to use these Mothers Day worksheets in five minutes
The mothers day worksheets maker works from the 24-word Mother’s Day list, so whichever page you print uses the same words. Choose an activity, set the level and press Download PDF or Print, and press New puzzles for a fresh set.
Mothers Day worksheets: frequently asked questions
When is Mother’s Day?
In the US and Canada it is the second Sunday in May. The UK celebrates Mothering Sunday in March or April, and other countries use other dates.
What can kids make for Mother’s Day?
A handmade card, a drawing, a poem or an acrostic, flowers or a framed photograph are all easy and loved.
Can I use these worksheets for a grandmother or another carer?
Yes. Cross out Mother and write Grandma, Auntie or any special name on the card and the acrostic.
Mother’s Day printables: find the right page
Mothers day activities for kids
These mothers day activities for kids mix word play, writing and craft ideas, so children can learn as they celebrate.
Mothers day card printable
The mothers day card printable is a fold-up card with the greeting “Happy Mother’s Day!” on the front, a space to draw and a message inside. Print it, color it and fold it in four.
Mothers day acrostic poem
A Mothers Day acrostic poem is a classic gift: write MOTHER down the page and add a loving word or line for each letter, then give it with the card.
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