October 20 activities for preschoolers: games and gifts for mom

Vietnam Women’s Day on October 20 is a meaningful occasion for preschool children to learn how to express affection to grandma, mom, and teachers through small, age-appropriate acts. Choosing 20/10 activities for preschoolers not only brings laughter but also helps children develop nimble hands and learn to care for their loved ones.

Below are suggestions for creative activities, classroom games, and how to organize a warm celebration at home.

Meaning of organizing 20/10 for preschoolers

At the preschool age, organizing 20/10 for children through experiential activities brings many tangible benefits:

• Learning how to express affection: Children understand the meaning of gratitude when they personally prepare a small gift, send a greeting, or give mom a warm hug.

• Supporting fine motor development: Manipulating dough, holding colored wax crayons, or sticking paper helps a child’s fingers become more flexible, supporting the early stage of holding a pencil.

• Strengthening the bond between mom and child: Moments spent making cards or joining in games help the child feel companionship and family love.

Suggestions for creative activities and gift preparation for 20/10

Colorful clay flowers to gift mom

Modeling clay is a soft, familiar material that helps preschoolers explore textures, recognize shapes, and train finger dexterity:

• Preparation: 2–3 boxes of modeling clay with bright colors (red, yellow, green), plastic flower-cutters or a sturdy cardboard sheet to make the flower base.

• Steps: Guide the child to use the palm to roll each small piece of clay to form the flower’s pistil, press flat other pieces to create petals, then arrange together on the cardboard to form a blooming flower.

• Safety note: Parents should choose age-appropriate products, read the instructions carefully, and always supervise to prevent the child from putting modeling clay in the mouth.

Parents can refer to Play-Doh modeling clay sets at Mykingdom, made from safe flour-based material with many themes and rich colors for the child to freely shape.

Portrait drawing of mom or family

Your child’s innocent strokes are always a gift full of memories:

• Preparation: Thick A4 drawing paper or sturdy cardboard, a set of colored wax crayons suitable for the child’s grip.

• How to do: Parents or teacher suggest recalling familiar features of mom, such as long or short hair, a bright smile, or the dress mom often wears. After drawing, the child can fold the page to make a greeting card.

• Note: Do not force the child to draw a perfect likeness or color within a template. Let the child freely imagine and treasure their effort.

Parents can refer to Clever Hippo crayons at Mykingdom, with a triangular shape designed for small hands to grip easily and to prevent them from rolling off the table.

Five-color fruit platter to gift mom

A activity to prepare a fresh fruit platter helps the child practice carefulness and a habit of caring for loved ones:

• Preparation: Plastic plate or sturdy disposable plate; soft fruits (banana, dragon fruit, strawberries, watermelon).

• How to do: Remind the child to wash hands with soap first. Then guide them to arrange the fruit pieces into a flower, smiley face, or decorate as they like on the plate to invite mom to enjoy.

• Safety note: Adults should directly handle knives to prep fruit and cut into pieces suitable for the child’s eating ability. Check for food allergies, remove seeds and hard parts, and have the child sit properly under direct supervision to minimize choking risk.

Fun 20/10 games for preschoolers in the classroom

If the activity is organized in class without parental participation, the teacher can choose simple 20/10 group games for preschoolers below:

Fun puzzle game "Guess mom’s task"

• Preparation: A list of short rhyming riddles about mom’s tools or tasks (apron, vase, comb, cooking, soothing the baby...).

• Gameplay: The teacher reads the riddle; the child who raises their hand quickly and answers correctly will receive a flower sticker.

• Note: The teacher can give hints through actions to help younger children participate more easily.

Flower-passing circle – Sending love

• Preparation: A toy flower (or paper flower) and a mother-themed children’s song.

• Gameplay: The children sit in a circle, passing the flower hand-to-hand as the music plays. When the music stops, the child holding the flower can say a short wish, sing a line, or simply pass the flower back to the teacher.

Support activity "Plant the pretty bouquet"

• Preparation: Two plastic vases and a basket of toy flowers made of plastic or fabric.

• Gameplay: Divide the class into two teams, standing in two lines. On command, each child carries a flower stem quickly along a soft mat to plant it into their team's vase, then return to touch the next teammate to start.

• Note: Each child moves in turn; remind them not to push or shove. The game is a fun physical activity; winning or losing is not stressed.

20/10 activities at home with mom

For families who want to create warm memories, a mother-and-child activity on 20/10 at home will bring a relaxing feeling:

Morning secret gift

From the evening of 19/10, dad can prepare with the child a self-drawn card or fold a small paper flower and hide it in a corner of the desk. The next morning, the child will bring this gift to mom’s bedside, giving mom a big hug and a naive message of their own. 

This pre-planning helps the celebration start calmly without disrupting the child’s daily routine.

Together with your child, take care of mom after a long day

On the evening of 20/10 after a busy day at work, what mom often needs most is a moment to rest with the family. Dad can suggest small tasks for the child to do to care for mom: place a soft pillow for mom to lean back, gently comb mom’s hair with a comb, or give mom’s hands a light squeeze to relieve tiredness.

These gestures, though still clumsy, are endearing and not only help mom feel comfortable but also are a very natural way for children to learn to care for and love mom through simple acts.

Suggestions for choosing activities by age

A preschooler’s concentration can vary by development stage. Teachers and parents can refer to the guide below to select activities that match the child’s ability:

Note: The durations above are for reference. Adults should adapt and let the child rest if they show signs of losing focus or interest.

Funny, sincere 20/10 wishes for kids to reference

No need for flowery language; simple wishes appropriate to the child’s age will warm moms and teachers:

• "I wish mom today a lot of happiness and big smiles!"

• "I love you so much, mom, I want to hug you for a long time!"

• "I wish the teacher always happiness and many beautiful flowers!"

See details: A collection of 20/10 mother wishes full of love

Important notes to keep children safe and happy

• Choose age-appropriate materials: Always carefully read the age information on toy and craft package labels to reduce the risk of swallowing small parts.

• Active adult supervision: Supervise children when using safety scissors with round tips, glue, or during active play.

• Respect natural creativity: Don’t worry if the flower the child makes isn’t perfectly round or the painting is a bit smudged. The most valuable thing is the child’s joy and confidence when they personally prepare a gift to express love.

Each 20/10 activity for preschool children becomes most meaningful when the child personally prepares a small gift and shares the joy with loved ones.

Parents can refer to modeling clay kits, crayons, and building toys at Mykingdom stores or on the website to create memorable memories with their child on this special day!

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