Support your students as they create something truly magical with our sparkly and thoughtful Mermaid Foot Scrub: Mother’s Day Gift & Procedure Writing Activity! This hands-on activity invites students to mix up their own mermaid-themed foot scrub as a special gift for their mum, mother figure or loved one – while also reinforcing literacy skills through procedural writing.

Using just a few simple ingredients, students will mix, layer and jar their own pastel sugar scrub before adding decorative labels and gift tags. To complete the learning experience, they’ll also write a clear, step-by-step procedure to accompany the gift – helping them make meaningful connections between real-world experiences and instructional texts.

Mermaid Foot Scrub: Mother’s Day Gift & Procedure Writing Activity is suitable for students in Years 1–4 and includes editable teacher and student instructions, printable labels and gift tags, and differentiated writing templates. Whether used as part of a literacy unit, science link or Mother’s Day celebration, this activity is equal parts purposeful and magical – with a finished product that mums and caregivers are sure to love!

Don’t forget to check out our full collection of Mother’s Day resources for more creative and heartfelt ideas.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Follow and write procedural texts using clear sequencing and detail
• ✅ Engage in a hands-on experience that supports instructional writing
• ✅ Develop fine motor skills through mixing, measuring and assembling
• ✅ Create a personalised Mother’s Day gift with visual appeal
• ✅ Participate in a cross-curricular lesson that links literacy and science

What’s Included:

• Editable teacher and student instructions
• Step-by-step procedure with materials list
• Printable jar lid labels and gift tags
• Procedure writing templates (lined and unlined options)

Materials Needed:

• Granulated sugar
• Coconut oil
• Food colouring (pastel shades work best)
• Optional: essential oils, sugar sprinkles, seashells
• Small jars, mixing bowls, spoons
• Ribbon or string
• Printed labels and gift tags

How to Use:

1. Introduce the activity by discussing procedural texts and the purpose of step-by-step writing.
2. Guide students through mixing sugar and coconut oil, adding food colouring, and layering the mixture into a jar.
3. Allow students to add optional extras such as essential oils or sugar sprinkles for a magical mermaid touch.
4. Attach jar labels and tie on gift tags with ribbon or string.
5. Have students complete the matching procedure writing template to reflect on the experience.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as part of a procedural writing unit leading into Mother’s Day
• 💡 Set up the activity as a literacy and science station during a celebration week
• 💡 Display completed procedure texts alongside jars in a gift corner or class gallery

Teacher Tips:

• 💛 If layering colours, encourage small amounts for a ‘mermaid tail’ effect
• 💛 Print labels and tags on coloured cardstock to match the pastel colour palette
• 💛 Use split groups or a helper station if mixing ingredients with younger students
• 💛 Add craft seashells or glittery stickers to lids for an extra magical touch
• 💛 Provide sentence starters or example procedures to support students during writing
• 💛 Include a printed procedure to accompany the gift so the recipient can recreate it at home

Mermaid Foot Scrub: Mother’s Day Gift & Procedure Writing Activity blends creativity, literacy and a little sparkle – offering a magical way for students to practise real-world writing and share love with someone special.