Mommy and Me Workshops

Mommy & Me Day is a special opportunity to welcome mommies into the classroom and celebrate the powerful connection between home and school. It gives mommies a meaningful peek into what happens during the school day, while helping children feel supported, confident, and excited about their learning experience.

Why is a Mommy and Me Day important?

Strengthens home–school connection
When mommies step into the classroom, they better understand the school’s values, routines, and learning goals—creating a true partnership.

Builds children’s emotional security
Children feel proud, confident, and safe when their mommy is part of their school world, which supports emotional development.

Encourages meaningful parent involvement

Mommies experience hands-on activities and gain ideas they can continue at home.

Enhances social and language skills
Shared activities promote communication, cooperation, and expressive language in a natural way.

Creates joyful, lasting memories
Positive school experiences tied to family build warm associations with learning and lasting positive memories.

Workshop Themes

Having one theme throughout Mommy & Me Day brings all the activities together in a meaningful way. It helps children make connections, creates a calm and organized flow, and gives mommies a clear picture of how learning is intentionally planned—making the experience feel special, purposeful, and memorable.

All About Me

Sharing and Caring

Thank You Hashem (click to download)

Shabbos

Mitzvos

Brachos

Our Five Senses

Hashem’s World

Workshop Ideas

Here are simple, meaningful, and classroom-friendly activity ideas that work especially well for a Mommy & Me workshop. They’re hands-on, low-pressure, and easy for teachers to prepare:

Creative & Keepsake Activities

Mommy & Me art project – Paint, collage, or decorate a frame with a photo taken that day.

Handprint or fingerprint art – with a short poem attached:

Hand in hand we grow.

Hand in hand, you and me,

Growing, learning, happily.

Your hand holds mine as I grow tall,

Thank you, Mommy, for it all.

Learning Together

Mini learning centers – Short rotation of educational toys (puzzle table, matching games, fine-motor trays).

Letter or name activity – Decorate the child’s name, trace letters, or match letters to pictures.

Skill-Building Play

Fine-motor station – Playdough, lacing cards, pegboards, or tweezers with pom-poms.

Sorting or building challenge – Blocks, Magna-Tiles, or shape sorters to work on together.

Sensory bin – Scooping, pouring, or themed sensory play (rice, beans, or sand).

Food Decorating

Cookie decorating: plain sugar cookies with icing and sprinkles.

Mini cupcake decorating – Pre-baked cupcakes with colored frosting and toppings.

Rice Krispie treats – Add drizzle, sprinkles, or chocolate chips.

Donut decorating – Mini donuts with glaze and fun toppings.

Closing Touch

Photo booth or class photo – Simple backdrop, sign, or prop.

Take-home activity bag – One small game or idea to recreate at home.

Download “Thank You Hashem” themed Activity Ideas

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