5 Free Mother’s Day Coloring Pages for Sunday School

Mom receiving flowers from her son on mother's day.

As Mother’s Day approaches this year, let’s take this wonderful opportunity to appreciate the moms who do so much for us. Mother’s Day is a beautiful time when children are reminded to show their moms how much they love them through loving words and acts of kindness. Sunday school teachers, homeschool parents, and others have the chance to help children create something for the moms they love so much.

Honoring mothers at church on the Sunday of Mother’s Day is a beautiful way to recognize the effort, sacrifice, and love they give to their families every day. This is a great chance for the church to encourage and thank all of the mothers who serve faithfully at church and home. By taking the time to celebrate and pray for mothers, we not only express how thankful we are for them, but also reflect the importance of mothers in the family unit. It reminds parents and children that honoring parents is a biblical value, and honors the fact that motherhood is a worthy calling.

These five free printable Mother’s Day coloring pages each have bible verses to help kids memorize verses in a meaningful way. The bible verses are about love and the virtues we strive for, like kindness, gentleness, and self-control. They are a way to show moms that they are seen for all the things they do. Kids get the chance to color and write something special for her to show her she is the best mom they could ask for.

The free printable coloring pages are perfect for Sunday school because they are easy to prep for any age group. This allows the Sunday school teacher to focus more on the Bible lessons than on the activity for the day. With each page incorporating a bible verse, it’s easy to have the kids practice saying the verse and memorizing it for their moms.

Why Use Coloring Pages for Mother’s Day in Sunday School?

Coloring pages are a great choice in Sunday School because they are:

Simple to prepare
Budget friendly
Easy to cater to different age groups
A great way to connect Bible verses to Mother’s Day
An easy take-home gift for moms

Mom and daughter coloring together on mother's day in sunday school

Tips for Using These Printables

These coloring pages are easy to print out and give to kids to decorate, write on, and color.

Print on cardstock (if available) for a longer-lasting gift for mom
Encourage kids to personalize the coloring pages with a message or drawing of their own
Create a Sunday school lesson plan incorporating the bible verses on the pages

The 5 Free Printable Coloring Pages

A brief summary of each of the free printables.

Love is Patient, love is kind.

1 Corinthians 13:4 with floral design to color. Plus, Happy Mother’s Day at the top.

I love you, Mom!

John 15:12 with a cross design.

My favorite thing about my mom is…

Proverbs 16:24 with space for kids to write their favorite things about their mom.

For God so loved the world…

John 3:16 with floral design to color.

Thank you!

Galatians 5:22-23 with space for kids to write why they are thankful for someone. This is perfect for a child who doesn’t have a present mother or is struggling with their relationship with their mom, and wants to make something for someone else in their life.

Download the Coloring Pages

Here are the free printable coloring pages! Simply download and print.

5 Free Mother’s Day Coloring Pages Download

More Ideas to Celebrate Mom in Sunday School

Create a handmade Mother’s Day card.
Study the fruit of the Spirit and incorporate them into a Mother’s Day lesson.
Have kids memorize a Bible verse to recite to their mom at pick-up.
Learn about great moms in the bible or saints. Women from the Bible, like Mary, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Saint Emilia, are great places to start.
Try other craft projects using construction paper, silk flowers, or other fun materials. Here are some great project ideas from The Pioneer Woman.

When Mother’s Day Is Hard: How to Include Every Child in Sunday School

It is likely that there will be a child in your Sunday school classroom who does not have a present mother or has difficulties in their relationship with their mom. Mother’s Day can be a tough time for these kids, and it’s important to be prepared so we can handle them with care. Here are some tips for including these children in your Mother’s Day Sunday school lesson.

Shift the focus to having kids create something for someone important to them. It could be a caregiver, foster parent, other family member, or friend. The last page of printables is a thank-you note, and it is perfect for this situation.
Remind kids of God’s love for them. God’s love is a never-failing love, they can always count on. Ask them to write or talk about where they see God’s love in their life. Read Bible verses about God’s love, such as John 3:16, Romans 5:8, or Psalm 100:5.
Let the Mother’s Day activities be optional, allow kids who are uncomfortable to read a bible story or learn a memory verse on their own. They may not want to talk about why they are uncomfortable, and that’s okay. Give them space to process their emotions and let them know it’s okay to feel different than the other kids in the class about Mother’s Day.

Mom receiving a handmade care from her son on mother's day

Final Thoughts

As your children are working on their coloring pages, recognize that what matters is the heart behind the artwork. It doesn’t need to be perfect for mom to love it. As long as her son or daughter does their best to create something just for her, she will be happy.

Always remember that small acts of love, like coloring a picture for someone, can be just as powerful as a grand gesture, especially when it is coming from a child. The things little hands create are held near and dear to our hearts for a lifetime.

Whether you are a Sunday school teacher, children’s ministry director, homeschool mom, or are someone just looking for faith-filled Mother’s Day crafts, I hope these free printables bring joy to your classroom and smiles to the moms who receive them.

Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for pouring into those little hearts that you teach each week.

I’d love to hear how your Sunday school class used the printables! Share your experience in the comments.