Mother’s Day is a special day to show appreciation for the amazing mothers in our lives. One of the best ways to express our love and gratitude is through a handmade gift. And what better way to make a Mother’s Day card than with your child’s adorable handprints and a heartfelt message? In this blog post, I will share a simple and fun craft project that you can do with your child to create a “You are my sunshine” handprint card that will melt any mother’s heart.
This project is perfect for children of all ages and requires only a few basic supplies. It is a great way to spend quality time with your child while creating something meaningful and memorable for Mother’s Day. Not only will you and your child have fun making the card, but it will also be a precious keepsake that mom will treasure for years to come.
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Materials
- Kids washable Yellow Paint
- Paint brush
- Q-tip
- White and blue construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Marker or pen
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Handprint
Write to large ‘M’s on either side of a piece of white construction paper. Using a paint brush paint your child’s (or let them do it on their own) hand with washable yellow paint. Make a single yellow handprint between the two ‘M’s.
Step 2: Create the sun
Pour some paint into a bowl and use the q-tips to make the rays of sunshines all around the handprint. Write “You are my sunshine” below the sun with a marker or pen. This will serve as the main message of the card.
Step 3: Attach the clouds
Cut out some clouds from blue construction paper. Glue them above the sunshine.
Step 4: Personalize the card
Encourage your child to personalize the card with different decorations and embellishments. They can add stickers, glitter, or even draw a picture on the card. You can also have them write a special message on the inside of the card to make it even more meaningful for mom.
After completing the card, present it to mom on Mother’s Day! This will be a special and heartfelt gift that she will cherish for years to come.
Tips
- To make the handprint if your child doesn’t like to have their hand painted you can trace it onto the construction paper using a pencil and cut it out.
- If you don’t have yellow construction paper, you can use other colors and still create a sun-shaped decoration.
- Encourage your child to personalize the card with their own unique touches, as this will make it extra special for mom.
Creating a “You are my sunshine” handprint card is a fun and easy craft project that you can do with your child to create a meaningful and memorable Mother’s Day gift. With just a few basic supplies and some creativity, you can create a beautiful card that expresses your love and gratitude for mom. This project is perfect for children of all ages and provides a great opportunity for quality time together while developing fine motor skills and creativity. It is a wonderful way to show mom just how much she means to you and your child.
Age Suitability
This craft is good for toddlers aged children 18 months old and up.
Mess Level
The mess level for this craft is low.
Difficulty to Create
Low.
Skills Developed
Language development, shape recognition, color recognition, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, imaginative play, creativity.
Toddler and Preschooler Curriculums, Books & TV Show!
Play2Learn Toddler & Preschool Programs for Curious Toddlers
There is no limit to your toddler’s energy and curiosity. That energy and curiosity although a joy can be challenging at times. Their interest in just about everything around them is what makes them great learners. One and two year olds can soak up so much just from their senses!
But as a teacher or parent that thirst for learning can be exhausting. That is why I created this toddler and preschooler program. To help you get the most out of this time with your curious toddler without having to come up with creative ways to play and interact with them.
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TV Show: Curious Crafting
I’m so excited to share my crafting TV show Curious Crafting which launched in July 2022 on TVOkids and TVOkids YouTube! Season 2 airs in the summer of 2023! We were also nominated in 2023 for Best Live Action Preschool Series by the Youth Media Alliance Awards of Excellence.
Set in the ultimate crafting space, Curious Crafting is a short form pre-school age series about the joy of making crafts. I lead a rotating cast of adorable little preschoolers (including my own) making magic out of common household objects.
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