Mother's Day isn't until May 12th, but here are a few projects to integrate into your lesson plans the next two weeks.
A Box for Mommy
– (Tune: "Polly Wolly Doodle" - HAPPY EVERYTHING CD)
I wish I had a
little box (Pretend
to hold a box in your hands.)
To put my mommy
in. (Pretend
to put something in the box.)
I’d take her out
and go (Take
something out of the box
(kiss, kiss, kiss) and
kiss in the air.)
And put her back
again.
If my mommy were
in my box
Were in my box,
then she would always know.
School or play,
night or day,
How I love her so! (Cross
arms over chest.)
I made this box
for mother’s day, (Pretend
to hold a box.)
It’s full of love
for you.
When we’re apart,
hold it to your heart, (Put
hands over heart.)
And know I’m
thinking of you.
*You can download the book on my May, 2007, website.
*You can download the book on my May, 2007, website.
Box Necklace
– You can collect small
boxes that jewelry come in or use matchboxes for this project. Spray paint the boxes and then let the
children decorate them with stickers, glitter pens, etc. Glue a small picture of the child
inside the box. Punch a hole and
attach a ribbon so it can be worn around the next. Teach children the song and let them present their necklaces
at a Mother’s Day tea, or send the boxes home with the words to the song.
My Mom Can
– Let each child make a predictable book about all the things their mom can do.
My webmaster has created a special "package" for Mother's Day with the song and reproducible books. Here's the link if you're interested:
http://bit.ly/13Quh8J
