Making a Card: Write a Story - Mother's Day Activity

Ever watched a child make a card for Mom? It usually involves a lot of glue, some backwards letters, and a whole lot of love. This “Write a Story: Making a Card” Mother’s Day Activity gives students the chance to write about the experience of creating a card, real or imagined, for the most important woman in their life.

Whether it’s a glitter explosion, a card that talks, or one that accidentally becomes a paper airplane, the possibilities are endless. Students will plan and write a creative story about their card-making adventure, all while practicing valuable writing skills (and maybe making Mom laugh in the process).

Ways to Use:

• Mother’s Day-themed writing lesson

• Literacy center or small group writing activity

• Morning work or early finisher task

• Pair with an actual handmade card

• Take-home keepsake for families

Advantages:

• Encourages creativity and narrative structure

• Promotes gratitude and emotional expression

• No prep, just print and let imaginations run wild

• Great for developing sequencing, vocabulary, and detail writing

• Fun for all elementary grade levels

• Results in a unique and memorable gift

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

Enjoy!