
This Mother’s Day memory jar and free printable card are the perfect combination of heartfelt creativity and fun for kids to celebrate mom in a meaningful way.
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to shower Mom with love, laughter, and handmade treasures straight from the heart. At Love to Laugh and Learn, I love encouraging families to create keepsakes that capture those precious moments with their children.
If you enjoyed the Favorite Mother’s Day Handprint and Footprint Crafts from my earlier post (check them out here), you’ll love today’s simple but meaningful project!
Activity: “Mom and Me Memory Jar”
Let’s add a fun and meaningful activity that’s a little different from crafts!
Mom and Me Memory Jar is a simple way to celebrate special moments you’ve shared—and create new ones!
What You’ll Need:
- A clean jar (mason jar, recycled jam jar, or even a decorated cup)
- Strips of paper
- Markers or crayons
- Ribbon or stickers (optional for decorating)
Instructions:
- Decorate the Jar: Let your child decorate the jar with stickers, ribbon, or drawings.
- (Click the image for a free printable label for your jar or create your own.)
- Fill with Memories: Help your child write (or dictate) favorite memories with Mom on strips of paper. Examples:
- “I loved when we baked cookies together.”
- “I remember when you read me my favorite book.”
- Add Future Plans: Include slips with things you’d like to do together, like:
- “Let’s have a picnic in the park.”
- “I want to plant flowers with you.”
- Present the Jar: On Mother’s Day, gift the jar and take turns pulling out slips to read aloud. You can even keep adding to the jar all year long!
Bonus: Pair this activity with the “Mom, You Are Amazing!” card tucked inside the jar for an extra surprise!
“Mom, You Are Amazing!” – A Fill-in-the-Blank Card
Pair your craft with a heartfelt card that your child can personalize! This simple activity helps kids express their love in their own words and makes a delightful keepsake for Mom.
Just click on the image below to get your free printable.
Bonus Tip: Print this poem on colorful paper and glue it to the back of the handprint flower craft for a double dose of love! You can find out how to create the handprint flower craft from “Happily Frazzled”. (check that out here).
Why We Love This Mother’s Day Memory Jar and Printable Card
This project is perfect for children of all ages and easy enough for classrooms or at-home crafting. Kids love thinking of fun memories and imagining sweet moments to come. Moms will treasure these words for years!
Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver, this Mother’s Day memory jar and printable card activity is a thoughtful way to help children share their love in a creative and personal way.
Happy Mother’s Day!
May your day be filled with hugs, handmade gifts, and heartwarming memories.