What is your favorite memory of your mother? Create a three- or six-celled storyboard that depicts the memory. Be sure to include titles and description where necessary for clarity. Share with your mom and see if she remembers it too!
Alternatively, create a storyboard that shows what you would like to do with your mother this Mother’s Day! Check out Emily’s storyboard above for inspiration!
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Student Instructions
Encourage students to display their storyboard creations around the room. Invite classmates to walk around, observe, and leave positive notes or stickers on each storyboard. This fosters a sense of pride and community while allowing everyone to appreciate diverse memories and ideas.
Arrange desks or tables so students have space to lay out their storyboards. Provide sticky notes, markers, or small stickers so peers can leave feedback. Clear labeling helps students find their work easily and keeps the flow organized.
Demonstrate leaving a positive note, such as, “I loved your drawing of the picnic!” or “Your memory made me smile!” Encourage students to focus on what they enjoyed or learned from each storyboard.
Send groups around the room in timed intervals. This ensures everyone gets a chance to see each storyboard without crowding. Remind students to read descriptions and look for creative details in every project.
Gather students together to discuss what they noticed and enjoyed about the gallery walk. Ask a few students to share memorable storyboards or feedback they received. This helps reinforce positive classroom culture and celebrates students’ work.
A great Mother's Day storyboard activity for elementary students is to have them create a three- or six-celled storyboard that depicts their favorite memory with their mom or something they'd like to do together. Encourage students to add titles and descriptions for clarity and to share their storyboard with their mom as a special keepsake.
To help students brainstorm memories for a storyboard, prompt them with guiding questions like, "What is your happiest moment with your mom?" or "What do you love doing together?" Encourage them to think about holidays, daily routines, or special adventures, and jot down short notes before illustrating each scene.
Each cell of a Mother's Day storyboard should include an illustration of the memory, a short description explaining what's happening, and optional dialogue or titles to make the story clear. Emphasize accurate depictions of characters and meaningful details.
Encourage students to present their finished storyboards to their moms as a gift. They can share them in person, during a class showcase, or by taking a photo and sending it digitally. Suggest students ask their moms if they remember the memory or to talk about the story together for a meaningful connection.
Yes, providing sample Mother's Day storyboards, like Emily's example mentioned in the instructions, helps spark creativity. You can show students illustrated storyboards that highlight special moments with moms or plans for Mother's Day to inspire their own ideas and artwork.