Mother’s Day by the numbers

2026-05-02 14:03:29

Mother’s Day by the numbers


Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and that means big business for the greeting card, flower, and restaurant industries. 
In this activity, students calculate the average Mother's Day spending on cards, flowers, and more using percentages and large numbers.

📝Suitable for Grades 5-6
⏰~30 minutes
 

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