{"id":753,"date":"2026-03-29T22:07:58","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/s37407.p1377.sites.pressdns.com\/resources\/27-mothers-day-gifts-from-kids-toddlers-can-make\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T22:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:08:08","slug":"27-mothers-day-gifts-from-kids-toddlers-can-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/27-mothers-day-gifts-from-kids-toddlers-can-make\/","title":{"rendered":"29 Mother’s Day gift ideas kids can make"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and lots of toddlers, preschoolers and even older kids are itching to DIY that perfect gift for mom — something special she will love, cherish and keep forever — and that won’t make her ask, “What is it?” Whether it’s a present for mom or grandma, an aunt or nanny or any other special person in their lives, these homemade gift ideas are a guaranteed slam dunk.<\/p>

Note to dads, partners, nannies and sitters: These fun activities make perfect Mother’s Day gifts from kids. In the days leading up to Mother’s Day, simply pull together the supplies and help little ones craft one of these mini masterpieces just for mom.<\/p>

Mother’s Day gifts from toddlers and preschoolers<\/h2>

These Mother’s Day toddler crafts make the perfect gift to mom from little ones. <\/p>

1. Paper bag flowers<\/strong><\/h3>
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These paper bag flowers<\/a> from House by Hoff<\/a> could not possibly be cuter. And when it comes to homemade Mother’s Day gifts from kids, they could not be easier! Simply paint a bag and boom, done!<\/p>

2. Fingerprint hearts<\/strong><\/h3>
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This one’s a cinch! Have each child place a finger in a color paint and press their fingerprints into a heart shape on paper, a blank card or a small canvas from your local craft store. Make sure you date this work of art, so years later mom can remember how tiny those fingers once were. One of the sweetest Mother’s Day gifts from kids!<\/p>

3. Painted flower pots<\/strong><\/h3>
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What’s better — and more fun — than a regular flower pot? A hand-painted flower pot, like these stunners from Leafy Sustain. Guaranteed to make any plants pop. (Note: toddler painting may not be this neat.)<\/p>

4. Handprint bouquet<\/h3>
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Love this handprint bouquet<\/a> from The Trendy Treehouse<\/a>. All you need is a large piece of construction paper, some washable finger paint and some small hands. Fun craft and instant gift! <\/p>

5. Crafty bird house<\/strong><\/h3>
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Decorating a pre-made birdhouse with paint and\/or beads and buttons is an easy and fun project for kids. Although it may take some supervision, the final project will be something colorful that mom can marvel at for years to come.<\/p>

6. Bowtie pasta bouquet<\/h3>
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This simple project calls for colorful bowtie pasta, glue and some burlap or similar material. A genuine rival for the iconic macaroni necklace.<\/p>

Mother’s Day gifts from kindergarteners<\/h2>

These Mother’s Day gift ideas from kindergarteners tick all the boxes — not too complicated, cheap and adorable. <\/p>

7. Notebook keychains<\/h3>
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The best way to tell mom you love her? Write it down on something that will always be with her — like her keys! These cute notebook keychains from Teaching in Stripes<\/a> are a simple Mother’s Day craft for kids of all ages. For the toddler set, though, a drawing may be best!<\/p>

8. Upcycled tulips<\/h3>
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Oh-so simple and oh-so pretty. These upcycled tulips<\/a> from Jeni Bate<\/a> are made from cardboard tubes and paper straws. Such an easy — and cheap! — gift!<\/p>

9. <\/strong>String paint bouquet<\/h3>