HONOR THY MOTHER 

Have you decided what your class will do for Mother's Day this year? Here is something they can do, for free, that will mean more than anything they could buy. Follow these simple guidelines to produce a gift that mothers will cherish more than diamonds or gold:

         1. You'll need at least one hour for this project. Have students pick a spot where they won't be interrupted or distracted.

         2. Have them take paper and something to write with. Also take a pen and attractive stationery to make a final copy.

         3. Have students draft a letter to their mothers telling her why their time together has been so special.

         4. Each participant should read and edit the first copy; then using his or her best handwriting, copy the letter onto attractive stationery.

 If your students are stumped with how to begin or what to say, here are some ideas to get them started (download and print this page and distribute to class):

• My favorite time with you was . . .
• You really helped me when . . .
• My favorite Christmas/Easter/birthday was . . .
• You are better than anyone I know at . . .
• It really surprised me when . . .
• I'm sorry that I . . .
• You didn't know that . . .
• You are special because . . .
• You made a tough decision when . . .
• I really respect you because . . .
• You were an inspiration to me when . . .
• I thought you were very brave when . . .
• The thing I enjoy best doing with you is
• My friends like you because . . .
• I am glad you are my mother because . .
• You set a good example for me as a Christian when . . .
• I want to be like you in these ways . . .
• I love you because. . . 

With these ideas to get them started, they will soon come up with many ideas of their own, guaranteed to give their moms the best Mother's Day gift of all.

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