Write a Story: A Surprise Gift - Mother's Day Activity

What do moms love more than a surprise? A surprise that doesn’t involve glitter in the carpet or a frog in their purse.

This “Write a Story: A Surprise Gift” Mother’s Day Activity gives students the chance to imagine and write a creative story about giving their mom the perfect unexpected present.

Will it be a handmade masterpiece, breakfast in bed, or a macaroni necklace that doubles as a bracelet? Students will use their storytelling skills to describe how they planned, created, or discovered a surprise gift for Mom, and her unforgettable reaction (tears, laughter, or a suspicious “What is it?” smile).

Ways to Use:

• Mother’s Day-themed writing assignment

• Literacy centers or creative writing stations

• Morning work during the lead-up to Mother’s Day

• Paired with an art or craft project

• Take-home story gift for families

Advantages:

• Encourages creativity, empathy, and expression

• Strengthens narrative structure and sequencing

• Supports vocabulary and descriptive writing skills

• Zero prep, print and go!

• Suitable for all elementary levels

• Results in a heartfelt (and sometimes hilarious) keepsake

Pdf file includes 2 pages.

Enjoy!