Park with Mom: Write a Story - Mother's Day Activity

What do you get when you mix Mom, a sunny day, and a park full of squirrels, swings, and spilled juice boxes?

A perfect writing prompt! This “Write a Story: Mom and Me at the Park” Mother’s Day Activity lets students craft a fun, heartfelt story about spending time at the park with Mom (or a special grown-up).

Students can imagine the perfect outing—feeding ducks, flying kites, or maybe chasing a runaway sandwich. Whether the story is sweet, silly, or somewhere in between, it’s a chance for kids to show appreciation while flexing those writing muscles.

Ways to Use:

• Mother’s Day writing activity during language arts

• Writing center or small group work

• Morning work or early finisher task

• Paired with a drawing or card

• Take-home surprise for Mother’s Day

Advantages:

• Encourages creative thinking and storytelling

• Builds narrative structure and sequencing skills

• Promotes emotional connection and gratitude

• No prep, just print and write

• Fits easily into any elementary writing lesson

• Creates a keepsake full of love (and maybe mud pies)

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

Enjoy!