A Mother’s Day song can be the start of a small, personal thank-you. The MOMMY video by Jack Hartmann offers a way to celebrate a mother through music, without needing an elaborate gift or a perfect performance.
Here you will find the original video and three optional activities to try afterward. Choose one that fits your child: talk about a caring moment, make a thank-you picture or offer a kind gesture. The last activity turns the celebration into something you can do together today.
Watch the original Mother’s Day song
Watch MOMMY on Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel. The original page introduces a song about ways a mom cares for a child and spelling MOMMY. The activity ideas below are our companion suggestions, rather than lyrics or a transcript of the video.
1. Notice one caring moment
After watching, ask a simple question: what is one kind thing your mom or another important caregiver does for you? It could be listening, helping with a coat, reading a story or spending time together.
Let your child choose the example. A short answer, a pointing gesture or a drawing can work. You do not need to correct the response into a polished message. Naming a specific moment makes the thank-you personal.
2. Make a thank-you picture
Offer paper and drawing materials suitable for your child, with an adult nearby to help. Invite them to draw the caring moment they chose. An adult can add a short note in the child’s own words if they want one.
If your child enjoys letters, you can write MOMMY and notice its letters together. Keep it optional. The picture does not need to demonstrate a skill, match a sample or look like something an adult would make.
Ask what your child would like to do with their thank-you. They could hand over the picture, sing together, offer to help with a small task or choose a story to share. Offer choices rather than requiring a performance or a hug.
For a family celebrating from a distance, an adult could help arrange a call or keep the picture for the next visit. Check with the recipient before sharing any recording publicly. A private family moment can be enough.
Make room for different families
Mother’s Day may feel happy, complicated or sad. Let children celebrate the person they want to thank, and allow them to skip an activity. In a group, offer the same drawing and sharing choices to everyone without asking children to explain their family circumstances.
There is no need to describe all mothers in the same way. Use your child’s own example of care, and keep the conversation comfortable for your family.
Mother’s Day song questions
Who made the MOMMY video?
The linked video is on Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel. Its title identifies MOMMY as a children’s song for Mother’s Day.
Do we need to learn the whole song?
No. Watch together if you wish, then choose one activity. Listening or joining a small part of the celebration is enough.
Can we use these ideas for another caregiver?
Yes. The thank-you picture and kind gesture can recognize someone important to your child. Let the child choose the person and the words.
A small next step
Pick one caring moment and one way to say thank you. For more everyday family ideas, explore our mom tips guide or toddler morning routine guide. Keep the celebration simple enough to enjoy together. You can return to the same idea on an ordinary day, too. A specific thank-you does not need a calendar occasion or a special purchase.