Celebrate Mother’s Day with this low-prep activity. Students will illustrate a portrait of their mum or special caregiver inside a mirror frame. The completed portraits can be cut out and backed onto coloured card, creating a meaningful Mother’s Day gift.

How to Complete

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Provide each student with a mirror template, a piece of A4 coloured card and art and craft supplies. Students will illustrate their mum’s portrait in the mirror, add colour using pencils, markers or paint and, once dry, cut it out. They will then glue the portrait onto a piece of coloured card and enhance their design with craft items, such as stickers, sequins, gems or pom poms. Present the finished product as a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift.

Additional Tips

1. Younger students may benefit from having the template enlarged to A3.
2. If you’re short on time, skip the cutting step and allow students to decorate the printed template instead.
3. Display the completed portraits on a bulletin board alongside one of our Mother’s Day banners.

This simple yet meaningful portrait activity is perfect for your Mother’s Day celebrations.

Be sure to check out our other Mother’s Day resources!