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If you are currently a teacher, then you know student’s lives are very diverse and families can be a sensitive topic for many students. Instead of seeing things like divorce, parents passing away, or complicated family structure as an obstacle or a reason to not celebrate at all, please consider using Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as an opportunity to recognize the diverse family background in your class.

If you celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in your classroom, please consider being mindful of all children. There are so many different reasons children may not have a mother or father to celebrate. Your students will feel respected and loved if you acknowledge the different important and special adults in their lives.

Inclusive ways to celebrate different family backgrounds on Mother’s and Father’s Day:

• Including books in your classroom library that explore different family structures. Some titles to explore are “A Grandfamily for Sullivan” by Gahmya Drummond-Bey, “The circles all around us” by Brad Montague, and “Two Homes” by Claire Masurel.
• Offer choices to your students if taking part in Mother’s Day/Father’s Day activities such as crafts, cards, etc. If you are celebrating moms and dads, consider including grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc!

How I ensure that every student can express their gratitude and affection, regardless of their family structure or circumstances:

The resources above are created and designed to spread joy and appreciation to every significant woman and man, from moms/dads to grandparents, siblings to friends, and beyond. These Mother’s Day and Father’s Day resources are sold separately, or you can save money by buying the bundle which includes both Mother’s Day and Father’s Day inclusive activities.

Happy celebrating,

Meredith (Human behind all things Miss Meredith Made)