Mom Matters

Description:
A short, easily-staged children's drama for Mother’s Day, recognizing all that mothers do. It can be performed as a standard drama, a reader’s theater, or a puppet script.

Author’s Note:
I wrote this because I noticed that families sometimes struggle to express love and gratitude for each other. I wanted to show that it’s cool to show love and respect.

Production Details

• Cast: 4 children (ages 7-10, any gender)
• Bible Reference: Exodus 20:12
• Set: Bare stage
• Lighting: Standard
• Sound: Wireless mics (if available) or handheld
• Song: None
• SFX: None
• Costumes: Standard
• Props: None
• Special Instructions: None
• Run Time: ~3 minutes

Sample Script

(Child 1 steps forward, looking around as if keeping a secret.)

Child 1:
I got my Mom a present... Shhhhh!
Don’t tell her—it’s supposed to be a surprise.

The reason I went and got Mom a present is because today is Mother’s Day!

I hope you guys didn’t forget to get a gift for your mom.

It’s important that moms get presents on Mother’s Day because, honestly, they don’t get gifts very often.

I mean, moms mostly get presents and stuff on Christmas and their birthdays, but that’s about it.

So, best you don’t forget a gift for your mom on Mother’s Day.

My friend Rory told me his dad forgot to get his mom a birthday present.
You do not want to know how that turned out, I tell ya!

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(Child 2 steps forward, nodding seriously.)

Child 2:
Mother’s Day is a real special day because it’s a great time to let our moms know we love them.

Oh, I mean—we shouldn’t wait until just Mother’s Day to let our moms know we love them.
That’s the kind of thing kids should do, like... every day.
Just like brushing your teeth or combing your hair!

And we shouldn’t just do things to show our moms we love them…

We should come right out and say it.
Like, in actual words.

I know... When we get older, like me, it’s sometimes kinda hard to say, “I love you, Mom!”

But the thing is... it’s what we oughta do.

And maybe it’s not so embarrassing if we say it first thing in the morning or last thing at night...
You know—on account of our friends aren’t so likely to overhear.