What Is It All About?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet serves as an educational resource to help students learn about Mother’s Day and its origins in the United States. It begins with a question, “What is Mother’s Day All About?” followed by a brief history of the holiday. It outlines the holiday as a time to display our love and appreciation for the nurturing roles that mothers fulfill.

The text recounts the history of Mother’s Day, starting with Anna Jarvis, who initiated a campaign to recognize a day for mothers after the death of her own mother. Her persistent advocacy, including writing letters to important people, led to President Woodrow Wilson officially declaring the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in 1914.

The worksheet also suggests ways to celebrate the day, from giving gifts and making homemade cards to spending time together, emphasizing that the most important aspect is to make mothers feel special and appreciated. It encourages students to remember the significance of the holiday and to take the opportunity to show their mothers love and appreciation. The content is aimed at encouraging thoughtfulness and gratitude among students towards their mothers or mother figures.