Lesson Plan on Mother's Day

Through an interesting film, hands-on activities, and artistic expression, this 90-minute session exposes children to the origins and meaning of Mother's Day. Students investigate the origins of Mother's Day using the educational film "History of Mother's Day" by HISTORY. Topics covered include ancient Greek customs, British "Mothering Sunday," and Anna Jarvis's attempts to establish Mother's Day in the US.

After a warm-up conversation about the students' own holiday experiences, the class watches the film under guidance and completes comprehension exercises to improve listening and understanding. After that, students do vocabulary and true/false exercises to strengthen their understanding of important ideas and historical details. They discuss cultural customs and thoughts about the modern Mother's Day celebration in groups.

Students write heartfelt messages to their mothers and make simple Mother's Day cards to personalize the educational process. These creative exercises promote the development of language skills as well as emotional expression.

In order to foster community and thankfulness, the session concludes with a class discussion and sharing period. A printable student worksheet is ideal for use at home or in the classroom because it includes all of the assignments and an answer key. This lesson honors one of the most important days of the year while fusing language, creativity, and history.