Mothering Sunday. That's what it used to be called. Now more commonly referred to as 'Mother's Day'. For the sake of Brenda (our fabulous play group tea lady), who prefers the old name, to the new, I have adapted this popular tea pot craft with a ditty that reflects the traditional name for this day.
In the UK, Mothering Sunday, is on the fourth Sunday of Lent. In the past, it was considered important for people to visit their 'Mother Church' the main church in their area. This of course, brought families together for the day, as domestic servants were allowed to return to their home church. Thus it has become associated with the idea of visiting home and taking a gift of flowers to your Mother.
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| Teapot worksheet |
Equipment
- coloured card
- worksheet
- scissors
- single packet tea bags
- flower stickers
- pens
Preparation:
1. Photocopy worksheet onto card.
2. Cut out teapot shape and round the top of the heart (enough to insert tea bag packet).
Method:
1. Children decorate teapot with stickers.
2. Help children select tea bag and insert into teapot.
3. Write child's name on the back and leave on the 'Home' table to be collected at the end.
NB Feel free to print/enlarge my image for non-commerical use. If you would prefer a more personalised teapot, with a finger print design, you might like to try this one: https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2015/04/teapot-craft-free-printable.html
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