Kids Corner: May!
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 5
Play・Think・Create in Discovery Bay!
BRAIN BOOSTER!
FUN FACTS FOR MOTHER'S DAY
🌍GET READY FOR MAY 10
Mother’s Day is celebrated in over 100 countries around the world! In Hong Kong, it happens on the second Sunday of May.
👩IT’S THANKS TO ANNA
Mother’s Day was thought up by a woman named Anna Jarvis. She wanted a special day to say thank you to mums.
💐SAY IT WITH FLOWERS
The most popular Mother’s Day gift is flowers! Traditionally we give carnations but any will do, even a paper one you’ve made yourself!
🍳MAKE HER BREAKFAST
Lots of kids make breakfast for their mums, and restaurants get super busy because families go out to eat together and have some fun.
💌WRITE IT DOWN
Millions of people give cards – it’s one of the biggest card-giving holidays! Write something sweet to show mum you love her.
🌈SHARE THE LOVE
Mother’s Day isn’t just for mums – you can also celebrate aunties, grandmas or anyone who takes care of you.
This Month's Challenge: Draw Your Mum!
🖍️Use paints, crayons, pencils, or anything you like. Any size, any style – just have fun!
📫Ask a grown-up to email your drawing to rachel@arounddb.com by May 20. You might see it in the next issue or on our Instagram page!
How about making mum a rainbow fruit cup when she wakes up on Mother’s Day? Choose any fruit you know she likes – a couple of strawberries, a banana, a handful of blueberries, a kiwi… and ask an adult to wash them for you, and chop them up. Then you can layer them into a tall glass or bowl. Add a dollop of yogurt and honey, or even ice cream as a special treat!
MAKE IT!
FLOWER PEOPLE CARD
✂️HOW TO MAKE IT:
1. Take a long strip of green paper and fold it accordion-style (zig-zag folds)
2. Draw a simple person shape across the folds with the head at the top and arms going out to the sides – the arms must touch the edges so the ‘chain’ stays connected!
3. Cut it out without cutting through the arms
4. Unfold it, and you’ll get a chain of connected ‘people’!
5. Cut out simple flower shapes
6. Glue one on top of each ‘person’s’ head
7. On each figure, write something you’ll do for mum like set the table, or make your bed
8. Write ‘Happy Mother’s Day: I Love You’ on the bottom strip
MEET PEBBLES THE FROG!
Your funny new friend has three jokes for you this month …
