A Greeting Card for Mom

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   Make a Mother’s Day card to express appreciation for Mom.

2. 2

   Ask your child who the card is for, then write “Dear Mom” together at the top.

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   Invite your child to say what they want Mom to know.

4. 4

   If they suggest something unrelated, such as buying a new toy, gently return to the purpose: “This card is for Mom. What could we write that would make her feel loved?”

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   If your child needs an idea, ask about a caring action: “How do you think Mom feels when you give her a hug?”

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   Add your child’s name and the date so Mom knows who made the card and when.

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   Finish with decorations your child chooses.

What to notice

• Writes a greeting card with help, including the recipient’s name and a message Print and Alphabet Knowledge
• Wants to give the finished card to Mom right away Sense of Identity and Belonging

Tips

• If your child cannot write a word yet, encourage them to use a picture or simple symbol instead. Their card will still be one of a kind.

Developmental benefits

• Language: Making a greeting card helps your child discover that written content can carry a message and become familiar with parts such as the greeting, wish, signature, and date.
• Social/Emotional: Turning an idea into a real card for Mom gives your child a concrete result they can identify as something they made.