A Breakfast for Mother

[20 Minutes]

Serve Mom a "hearty" breakfast made by your child with love on Mother's Day!

You'll need:

• bread • cream cheese • strawberry jam • heart-shape cookie cutter • plastic knife • bowl • spoon • plate

What to do:

1. Mix softened cream cheese with strawberry jam in a bowl.
2. Help your child cut heart shapes from bread with a cookie cutter.
3. Invite her to spread the strawberry-cheese mixture on the bread hearts using a plastic knife.
4. Serve these on a pretty plate with Mom's favorite juice.
5. Serenade her with this loving song as she eats her special breakfast. (Tune: "Are you Sleeping"):

   I love Mommy, I love Mommy
   Yes I do, yes I do.
   I made a special breakfast
   To show how much I love you
   On Mother's Day, on Mother's Day.

Let's Talk: Ideas to Explore Together.

• What can you do to show Mommy that you love her?
• What is your favorite breakfast?

Useful information:

While you are having fun together, this activity helps your child develop small muscle skills and language skills.