Mother’s Day & Father’s Day Writing | All About My Mom & Dad Book | Grade 1

Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day and Father’s Day writing activity your students will love? This All About My Mom & Dad questionnaire helps Grade 1 students practice early writing skills while creating a heartfelt keepsake families will treasure forever.

What’s Included

• 13-page editable student booklet: All About My Mom & All About My Dad, in Microsoft Word format
• Guided questionnaire pages (name, age, favorites, traits, etc.)
• Drawing pages for creative expression
• Reflection prompts like “I love my mom/dad because…”
• Teacher guide with lesson plan + step-by-step instructions
• Built-in differentiation strategies for all learners
• 45-minute structured lesson plan

How It Works in the Classroom

This print-and-go writing activity is perfect for:

• Whole-group mini lessons + independent work
• Writing centers or literacy stations
• Holiday lessons (Mother’s Day, Father’s Day)
• Social-emotional learning activities

Students complete a fun questionnaire about a special grown-up, then illustrate their responses. The final product becomes a personalized keepsake booklet to take home.

Standards & Learning Goals

This resource supports:

• CCSS W.1.2 & W.1.3 – Informative and narrative writing
• SL.1.1 & SL.1.5 – Speaking, listening, and sharing ideas
• L.1.2 – Basic conventions (capitalization, punctuation)
• Social-emotional learning: self-awareness & relationship skills

Students will:

• Describe a family member using words and drawings
• Practice sentence writing and vocabulary
• Express appreciation for important people in their lives

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep – just print and go
• Highly engaging and meaningful for students
• Builds writing confidence in early learners
• Includes differentiation for all ability levels
• Creates a beautiful, take-home keepsake
• Flexible for diverse family structures (any special grown-up)

Make your next writing lesson meaningful and memorable with this All About My Mom & Dad questionnaire—perfect for building skills while creating something families will cherish