Activity Overview
Mother’s Day is a chance for us to show Mom that we really appreciate everything that she does for us. Brainstorm as a group to come up with different ways that Mom helps (or what Mom has to deal with) and decide on what is most important to you. Create a storyboard or comic to thank her!
Need some help? Check out these verbs!
- love
- protect
- read
- help
- cook
- buy
- watch
- clean
- teach
- learn
- carry
- push
- give
- plan
- work
- wake
- drive
- listen
- talk
- play
- surprise
- hug
- heal
- pretend
- wait
- save
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In each cell, create an image that shows something that mom has done that you are thankful for.
- Be sure to find characters that look like you and your mom!
- You may add a description to each cell if you would like to include writing as well.
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visualizations | Images show creativity and care. | Scenes, characters, and items are appropriate for this purpose. | Images are confusing or do not make sense for this purpose. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is complete, thorough, and neat. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas may be disorganized or misplaced. Lack of control over grammar, mechanics, and spelling reflect a lack of proofreading. |
Activity Overview
Mother’s Day is a chance for us to show Mom that we really appreciate everything that she does for us. Brainstorm as a group to come up with different ways that Mom helps (or what Mom has to deal with) and decide on what is most important to you. Create a storyboard or comic to thank her!
Need some help? Check out these verbs!
- love
- protect
- read
- help
- cook
- buy
- watch
- clean
- teach
- learn
- carry
- push
- give
- plan
- work
- wake
- drive
- listen
- talk
- play
- surprise
- hug
- heal
- pretend
- wait
- save
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
- Click "Start Assignment".
- In each cell, create an image that shows something that mom has done that you are thankful for.
- Be sure to find characters that look like you and your mom!
- You may add a description to each cell if you would like to include writing as well.
- Save and Exit
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visualizations | Images show creativity and care. | Scenes, characters, and items are appropriate for this purpose. | Images are confusing or do not make sense for this purpose. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is complete, thorough, and neat. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Ideas are organized. There are few or no grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas are mostly organized. There are some grammatical, mechanical, or spelling errors. | Ideas may be disorganized or misplaced. Lack of control over grammar, mechanics, and spelling reflect a lack of proofreading. |
How Tos about Thanks for All that You Do, Mom!
How to Facilitate a Mother's Day Thank-You Card Writing Activity
Engage students in a creative writing session by organizing a thank-you card activity for Mother's Day. This helps students express gratitude in their own words while practicing writing skills.
Gather simple card-making supplies for students
Collect colored paper, markers, stickers, and glue sticks so each student has what they need. Providing a variety of materials encourages creativity and personal expression.
Model how to brainstorm meaningful messages
Demonstrate how to list specific things students appreciate about their moms. Share sentence starters like “Thank you for…” to help spark ideas.
Guide students to draft and revise their messages
Encourage students to write a first draft, then reread and edit for clarity and heartfelt tone. Offer support for spelling or word choice as needed.
Support students in decorating and assembling their cards
Allow time for students to color, add stickers, or draw pictures on their cards. Remind them to keep their messages at the center of the design.
Encourage students to share or present their cards
Invite students to present their cards to the class or privately prepare them to bring home. Celebrating their efforts builds confidence and reinforces gratitude.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thanks for All that You Do, Mom!
What is a simple Mother’s Day activity for K-12 students?
A great Mother’s Day activity for K-12 students is to create a storyboard or comic that shows different ways they appreciate their mom. Students can draw scenes, add descriptions, and personalize characters to represent their own families.
How can students brainstorm ways moms help for a Mother’s Day lesson?
Students can brainstorm as a group by listing verbs like love, protect, cook, and teach, then discuss which actions are most meaningful to them. This helps them think deeply about all the ways moms support them.
What are some verbs students can use to describe what moms do?
Students can use verbs such as love, protect, read, help, cook, teach, plan, work, drive, listen, and hug to describe the many ways moms help and support their children.
How can teachers make a Mother’s Day comic activity inclusive for all students?
Teachers can encourage students to create comics that reflect their own family situations, allowing them to choose characters that look like themselves and their moms or caregivers, and to express gratitude in their own unique ways.
What are the steps to create a Mother’s Day storyboard or comic in class?
First, have students brainstorm and select actions they appreciate. Next, they use a digital tool or paper to draw each scene in storyboard cells, adding descriptions if desired. Finally, students save and share their comics to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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