Top 15 Mother's Day Games for English Class
This Mother’s Day, we are mixing laughs, learning, and a whole lot of mom love into one big party. Baamboozle has the games that make celebrating moms just as fun as convincing her to order pizza two nights in a row.
Get ready to play, giggle, and maybe even sneak in a little English practice without even realizing it. Moms deserve the world, and we are kicking things off with some games and a whole lot of smiles.
15. Mother's Day Moves
by Kim Solomon de Ruiz Caro
Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate! This game challenges students to act out and dance through Mother's Day fun. Perfect for burning off some energy and maybe earning some brownie points with Mom too.
Warning: May cause uncontrollable giggles and epic dance battles.
Helps with: Physical activity, vocabulary, and following instructions.
Best for: Grades 1 to 4
Baam-link: Play now!
14. Famous TV Moms
by BreePage
Time for a serious throwback! Test your TV knowledge by guessing famous moms from shows like The Brady Bunch, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and more. These iconic moms survived teenage drama, questionable fashion choices, and big 80s hair, and somehow still kept it together.
Play along and see how many you remember. If you start seeing your own mom in a few of these characters, well, that is on you.
Helps with: Pop culture throwback, retro trivia, and nostalgia challenge.
Best for: Adult classes (especially those into '70s and '80s pop culture)
Baam-link: Play now!
13. All About Mom
by ChristKidz
Get ready for some serious mom-talk with questions like "What makes your mom angry?" and "How are you and your mom alike?" Spoiler: Saying "We both like naps" is 100% a correct answer.
It’s the perfect game for students to spill the tea about their moms... in the most adorable way possible.
Helps with: Expressive language and creative thinking.
Best for: Grades 2 to 5
Baam-link: Play now!
12. Mother’s Day Mish Mash
by Betti
This game is a little bit trivia, a little bit personal, and all about Mom. Students will answer fun facts like “What is the average amount spent on Mother’s Day?” alongside sweet and silly questions like “What gift would you give your mom?”
It is the perfect mix of learning and laughter, with just enough surprise to keep everyone on their toes.
Helps with: Creative expression, general vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
Baam-link: Play now!
11. Mother's Day Around the World
by bob5001
Travel the world and see how Mother's Day is celebrated in different cultures. Did the woman who started it in the US really want it canceled later?
Just imagine your students telling their moms there are no gifts this year because "the founder said so." Good luck with that!
Helps with: Cultural awareness and understanding global perspectives on motherhood.
Best for: Grades 5 to 8
Baam-link: Play now!
10. Mother's Day Trivia
by softhebest
Who was the mastermind behind Mother's Day? What's the most common flower given on this day?
Use this game to engage your students with interesting Mother's Day trivia. It's great for boosting their knowledge and could help them impress at family gatherings with new facts. Imagine the surprise when they start sharing what they've learned—it might just make them the star of the dinner table!
Helps with: General knowledge, trivia skills, and fun facts about Mother's Day.
Best for: Grades 5 to 8
Baam-link: Play now!
9. Talk About Your Mom
by Eleanor
This game opens up the floor for you to gush about your mom. What does she cook that makes your taste buds sing? What little things does she do that make your day?
It's a celebration of the everyday heroes we call Mom, through the powerful medium of English vocabulary. And remember, as you praise her culinary skills, it might just ensure that your favorite dish is on the menu more often. Who knew flattery could be so delicious?
Helps with: Enhancing descriptive language and emotional expression.
Best for: Grades 2 to 5
Baam-link: Play now!
8. Mom and I
by Teacher Shera
This heart-melting game invites you to name baby animals and their moms, sparking adorable conversations and learning moments.
From a mama cat and her kitten to a chicken and her chicks, it's a cuteness overload that teaches about animal vocabulary, while subtly hinting at the universal awesomeness of moms.
Get ready for lots of "Awws," "So cute!" exclamations, and googly-eyed moments.
Helps with: Animal vocabulary and brain breaks.
Best for: Grades 1 to 4
Baam-link: Play now!
7. My Mother is Good at...
by Alexander Kranenburg
Show off everything your mom is great at with this game all about the phrases "She is good at..." and "She likes to..." Whether your mom’s superpower is baking cookies or finding your lost homework in 0.2 seconds, now’s your time to brag.
Just remember: "good at nagging" might not be the best choice if you’re hoping for dessert tonight.
Helps with: Vocabulary building and making simple sentences.
Best for: Grades 2 to 5
Baam-link: Play now!
6. Famous Moms
by asarnes
Match famous moms from movies and TV shows to their titles in this pop culture extravaganza. It's a fun way to explore maternal figures in the media, from the nurturing Mrs. Potts in "Beauty and the Beast" to the wise and loving Sarabi from "The Lion King."
And if any student mentions their mom is like Helen Parr from "The Incredibles," you know they’re implying she’s pretty much a superhero (without, hopefully, the need to save the world every other weekend).
Helps with: Pop culture knowledge and understanding the diverse representations of motherhood in media.
Best for: Grades 3 to 7
Baam-link: Play now!
5. My Mum is Fantastic!
by Veronika
Celebrate your mom’s quirks with this creative game using “can” and “can’t” sentences like “My mum can dance” or “My mum can’t paint.”
Appreciate what makes her unique—and maybe get some gift ideas while you're at it. Dance lessons or paint-by-numbers, anyone?
Helps with: Creative thinking and appreciation for the superhuman abilities of moms.
Best for: Grades 1 to 4
Baam-link: Play now!
4. Mother's Day Mayhem
by Miya
Unscramble the jumbled letters to reveal words that every mom loves to hear, like "respect," "love," and "I did the dishes without being asked."
It’s a fast-paced challenge that not only sharpens your students’ word skills but also reminds them of the simple things that bring joy to their moms.
Helps with: Vocabulary expansion and critical thinking.
Best for: Grades 4 to 7
Baam-link: Play now!
3. Mother's Day Prepositions
by hmarchuck
Practice prepositions while imagining all the crazy places a mom could end up — under the table, on the roof, in the fridge (hey, it happens).
It’s a hilarious way for students to sharpen their grammar skills... while picturing moms doing parkour around the house.
Helps with: Grammar and prepositions review.
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
Baam-link: Play now!
2. Mother's Day Mistakes
by Khaleesi
Dive into sentences filled with common grammatical errors and heroically correct them to celebrate moms properly. Let’s give it a try. Can you spot the error here? "She teached me how to bake a cake."
Just think, mastering these corrections could finally make your students the grammar heroes their moms always pretend they are at their book club meetings.
Helps with: Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
Baam-link: Play now!
1. Help Your Mom
by Keagan
Spot the chore, say the chore. From messy beds to cluttered rooms, this game turns boring tasks into a fun challenge.
And hey, maybe your students will even volunteer to help at home. Just remind them there is no "next level" button in real life.
Helps with: Vocabulary building and recognizing everyday activities.
Best for: Grades 3 to 6
Baam-link: Play now!
Top 10 Mother's Day Games for English Class: Final Thoughts
As we wrap up our curated list of Mother's Day games, remember that every game is an opportunity to reflect on the countless reasons we appreciate our moms. Dive into these games, celebrate your mom in English, and maybe sneak in a learning moment or two. After all, isn't that what moms are all about? Education, fun, and a whole lot of love.
Don't forget to check out our Top 10 Spring-Tastic Games for Class for some seasonal fun, or sharpen your students' math skills with our Top 10 Best Math Games for Kids.
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