Looking for some printable colouring for Mother’s Day? we have a few below, carefully designed for children of all ages to enjoy. In creating them we have focused on magical creatures as well as the animal world.
Fairy and Daughter
Mother Ewe and Lamb
Mother Mouse and Child
Happy Mother’s Day
Mermaid and Her Merchild
Unicorn Mother and Child
Why bother with printable colouring in our digital world?
Sometimes people wonder whether to bother with printing out colouring pages for children (or indeed adults!) in a world where there are so many activities to do online. However, colouring with real pens on real paper is more than just a fun activity, it helps children develop their fine motor skills. And colouring on a digital device is not the same – using pencils, crayons, or markers to colour things in on paper requires a different set of motor skills compared to tapping or swiping on a screen. Holding and manipulating these tools can improve hand-eye coordination and develop fine motor skills. Plus of course, there’s the fact that colouring on paper gives children a rest from all the distractions online. To be honest, a bit of time spent colouring on paper is good for adults too, for as we’re all realising, reducing screen time can help alleviate eye strain, promote better sleep patterns, and encourage more physical activity.
Another big reason to invite your child to colour in a printable page is that on days such as Mother’s Day, a picture they’ve worked on can make a beautiful gift! There’s a real sense of accomplishment which comes with being able to give someone something you’ve made look good, too. So it’s also an excellent way to amplify the joy of giving. Talking of which, you might find our printable Mother’s Day cards useful – like our colouring, we designed them with young children in mind.
We thought we’d put some free printable Mother’s Day cards together for those of you who need them. In keeping with the rest of our site, we designed them to be gentle, cute, and magical—the kind of thing children love. We’ve created heart-warming scenes both from the animal kingdom and other, more magical worlds. From baby foxes and koalas to enchanting fairies, each card is designed to capture the special bond between mothers and their little ones.
You should be able to see all the cards we have so far below, just pick one and click or tap on it to get the PDF. So, dive in and select a card (or two!) that speaks to you. Print them out and prepare to make this Mother’s Day not just special, but magical. Because every mother deserves a touch of magic on her special day.
First up we have cute caterpillars and hedgehogs:
Caterpillar Mother’s Day Card
Hedgehog Mother’s Day Card
Next, we have a cards depicting a beautiful mother and baby fox and a bright, sunny scene with mother duck and her duckling:
Fox Mother’s Day Card
Duck & Duckling Mother’s Day Card
Cats and mice may seem very different but they both make lovely Mother’s Day cards:
Cat & Kitten Mother’s Day Card
Mouse Mother’s Day Card
Down at the bottom of the garden, bumblebees and frogs are also celebrating Mother’s Day in these beautiful cards:
Bumblebee Mother’s Day Card
Frog Mother’s Day Card
Looking for animals from warmer climes? Mother Parrot and Mother Koala receive cards from their little ones below:
Parrot Mother’s Day Card
Koala Mother’s Day Card
And now for a bit of magic! Here’s Mother’s Day for dragons and fairies… perfect for your own magical mum:
Cute Dragon Mother’s Day Card
Fairy Mother’s Day Card
Whether you’re a parent looking to craft a memorable Mother’s Day with your child, or a teacher seeking resources for a classroom activity, these cards offer a perfect way to express love and appreciation. They’re all designed with children in mind and we hope you find the perfect match for your little one’s Mother’s Day celebration.
Print onto card and cut out
We recommend you print them onto cardstock rather than paper, so that they are sturdy enough to stand up properly. The images are large so you may need to fit them to the page if you don’t have software that does this for you. You will also need a sharp pair of scissors to cut off the excess around the edges. Inside, there should be plenty of space for children to add their own message, doodle, or signature, making each greeting not just a card, but a keepsake. x
A Bit about the History of Mother’s Day
Have you ever wondered where Mother’s Day came from? Well, in Europe its origins are sad to be very old, perhaps dating back to ancient Rome and Greece. Beyond Europe, some people argue that setting aside a day to celebrate mothers goes even further back – perhaps even to ancient Egypt and the time of the pharaohs.
In the United Kingdom, it is more traditionally known as “Mothering Sunday” and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, because on that day people used to return to their hometowns and churches, and therefore their mothers. They would often bring gifts and so over time, this evolved into Mother’s Day.
The American history of Mother’s Day is considered slightly differently, because in 1908 a woman called Anna Jarvis started the tradition by organising the first official Mother’s Day. The celebrations took place in West Virginia and Philadelphia on the second Sunday in May, which Anna chose in memory of her own mother who had died a year earlier. The American president of the time, Woodrow Wilson, made Mother’s Day a legal holiday in 1914. Interestingly, Anna hated the commercialisation of Mother’s Day.
