How did Mothers Day begin?
On this page we are going to look at some of the ways that mothers have been honoured since earliest times.
We will find out how the celebration of Mother's Day, as we know it today, began and how it has changed over time.
We will find out how the celebration of Mother's Day, as we know it today, began and how it has changed over time.
Firstly, watch this short movie. It gives you a brief idea about the history of Mother's Day from an American point of view. Interestingly, we celebrate Mother's Day on the same day as the Americans do.
Watch the following movie. Click on the grey button:
History of Mother's Day. (2012). The History Channel website. Retrieved 10:05, May 20, 2012, from http://www.history.com/videos/history-of-mothers-day.
Mother's Day around the world
Click on the map to see all the countries that celebrate Mother's Day and on what day. Australia celebrates the day on the same day as many other countries!
Open the following PowerPoint to learn about Mother's Day
Click on the speaker on each page to hear what each slide is about. Then complete the quiz to go with the PowerPoint. Double points for correct spelling!
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Websites with more information
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Let's Write a Diamante Poem about mothers!
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