Nurturing Children's Creativity on Japan’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day

In Japan, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of May, which in 2025 falls on Sunday, May 11.
Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June, which in 2025 will be Sunday, June 15.
With just a four-week gap between these two occasions, it’s a meaningful time for children to express their creativity, manage money, save, plan ahead, and even earn extra income to prepare surprise gifts for their parents.
This is a key period of personal growth, where parents are encouraged to step back and give their children the freedom to take initiative—no matter how much they may want to step in and help.

UFM Fuji Super presents special Mother’s Day and Father’s Day projects tailored to each age group, encouraging children to take pride in their creativity while giving parents a heartfelt experience of love and appreciation from their kids.

Ideas by Age Group

Ages 2–3

Handmade Thank You Cards
At this stage, parents should encourage activities that develop fine muscles and foster independence.
Making art cards using food coloring, non-toxic paint, child-safe glue, and colorful origami paper can boost creativity, development, and problem-solving skills.
Children who can control their hands well might even be allowed to use scissors to expand their artistic possibilities.

Ages 3–6

Hand-Drawn Personalized Items
Find a shop that prints on mugs, shirts, or offers embroidery services, and let your child create a drawing from their imagination for Mom or Dad.
Then, have that design printed or embroidered.
Children in this age group feel great pride in having their own creation turned into a one-of-a-kind item—especially when it’s something their parents use every day with love.
For children who understand safety and won't put objects in their mouths, you may try using ceramic markers or oil-based paint pens.

Ages 6–10

Letters and Surprise Gift Boxes
At this age, kids are learning new vocabulary, sentence structure, writing skills, and basic budgeting—important life skills.
Parents can provide a set budget and let their child create a surprise gift box with their own style and ideas.
Offering small hints can help guide them without going over budget by mistake.

Ages 10–12

Cooking Together
To prepare for future independence at university or while living alone, this is the perfect age to start teaching your child how to cook simple meals and use kitchen tools.
Make this Mother’s Day or Father’s Day extra special by letting your child become the family chef.
Take them shopping for ingredients, teach them how to choose fresh produce, and plan a nutritious meal within a limited budget.
UFM Fuji Super offers fresh foods, ready-to-eat meals, and easy-to-heat dishes—everything needed to create a loving, memorable meal that your child will feel proud of.

Ages 13–15

Learning to Save and Plan Independently
As children enter adolescence, they begin to develop independence and rely less on parents.
This year, let them take charge—with you acting only as a distant advisor.
Guide them on budgeting and daily savings goals.
Parents might help them find safe ways to earn extra money online or through household tasks, volunteer work, or community service in exchange for small rewards.
This helps children safely learn how to earn and manage money—not only to buy gifts for their parents, but also for their own hobbies.
It also cultivates life skills and strengthens community ties.

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