14 Gifts for Mother's Day That Can Be "From the Kids"
If the kids are too young to buy gifts, get one of these for a mom you love and make it from the kiddos.
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Ideally Mom gets a gift from her kids on Mother's Day. But for the first 12 years of motherhood, if a handmade present isn't coming home from school courtesy of a creative and hardworking teacher, there's not much of a chance that a little kid is going to have anything to give. So if you love a Mom, help her out with one of these gifts that can be presented "from the kids" with a wink.
Our top picks:
- Best value: Mother's Day Bracelet
- Best personalized: Handprint Flower Craft Kit
- Best from baby: Baby Hand and Footprint Kit
- Best together-time activity: LEGO Happy Plants
If you run out of time, grabbing a bouquet of flowers from the grocery store and handing it off to a kid to present to Mom works, too. Or you can do that plus give one of the gifts below.
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Help the kids each add a handprint "flower" using the ink pads in this craft kit. A 12"x16" wooden frame is included so you can frame the art once the ink dries. Amazon reviewers report that the ink washes off the kids' hands easily, so you can be stealthy with the art creation.
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Monogram necklaces are still all the rage, and this splurge-worthy locket is an heirloom she'll treasure for a long time. It can be engraved with a single initial on the front (hers) and space for two more inside (her kids). It's available in sterling silver, gold vermeil, and solid 14k yellow gold.
Have the kids help you fill out the 12 prompts, which will end up super sweet or a little silly, depending on their responses. Share memories, gratitudes, and hopes for the future.
Mother and child do this craft together. Mold the air-dry clay into two small plates, vases, or cups, then paint the creations. It can make for a nice connection time, and the kit includes conversation starters for the kids. I'd give it to a mom with a preteen or teen.
The kids can help pick the photos for a photo book that features their adventures with Mom. "My husband makes a photo book every year for me for Mother's Day with only photos of our family or me and the kids," a fellow mom told me. "I love it and it's become a nice tradition that I really look forward to."
My favorite activity to do with my (now adult) kids is a puzzle, and Galison is one of my favorite brands. This 500-piece puzzle wouldn't be as tough as their bigger ones, and could make a sweet and relaxing Mother's Day activity with the kiddos.
Amazon reviewers love this keepsake, which you can use to preserve a baby's footprint and handprint for Mom. The clay needs to harden for three to four days. The inside frame can be white, blue, or pink—all the choices are included in the kit.
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A colleague told me that her kids, years apart, each decorated a flower pot for her, and that the pots still live on her desk today. "A decorated pot is easy to prop on a shelf or desk and it doesn't get lost or tossed away," she said.
This kit includes four pots, paint, and paintbrushes plus dirt, trowels, and seeds. The pots are little, sized for young kids to be able to easily hold. After the flower's season you could use one to hold pens and pencils. Ages 6 to 12
Celebrate mom with a personalized book filled with the reasons she's the best. You can add your names, customize the ten reasons, write a dedication, and choose a cover before you buy it.
Let everyone she sees on May 10th know to wish her a Happy Mother's Day when she wears this personalized T-shirt. Sizes go from XS to 4XL and there are more than a dozen colors to chose from. Pick from among "mom" names including mom and mommy (or grandma), and write in as many baby bear names as you can fit in 100 characters.
Hang kid photos, programs from school concerts. leaves that the kiddos pick up from the yard—all the various "keepsakes" that don't fit on the fridge can go on this wall hanging for mementos. She can switch things out as the years go by. It even lights up!
A mother and kid can build these little LEGO plants together. The popular set is from the brand's Botanicals line, simple enough for big kids to execute. They're easy to display on a desk or shelf. Ages 9+
Let the kids crown Mom on Mother's Day! This kit includes material for four artificial flower crowns including ribbons, paper flowers, and gold glitter. Ages 7+
Jessica (she/her) is a contributor with several decades of experience writing lifestyle content and evaluating home, pet, and parenting products for families. A mom of two young adults and a cat, she was previously the Entertainment Editor at Parents and the Senior Lifestyle Editor at American Baby. When not testing toys, subtly starting at people's strollers, or taking meetings to learn about new car seats, she likes to travel. In 2026, she's made it to every continent except Antarctica.
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