Free Mother’s Day Mini Escape Room Printable

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re searching for a fun, Free Mother’s Day Printable activity that is easy for the kids to prepare last minute, I have got the perfect idea! Introducing my Mother’s Day Mini Escape Puzzle—a super easy DIY project that can be the ideal, meaningful gift. Oh, and did I mention it’s FREE!

What’s a Mini Escape Room Game?

A mini-escape game is pretty much something I totally made up, LOL. I wanted to create mini printable puzzles for all kinds of occasions that I could use and share with people. I have created a few different ones over the years. In a nutshell, the aim is to lock up your Mother’s Day gift. To open it, those awesome mums have to solve three puzzles.

Why settle for the usual Mother’s Day card when you can create a puzzle experience that your mum will never forget? It’s an easy way to get kids of all ages involved in creating something fun and special. 

What You’ll Need:

Before you get crafting, you’ll need the following supplies:

• Free Printable Mother’s Day Kit: You can grab it from the bottom of this blog post.
• Scissors: These are used to cut out all the printables.
• Pen or Pencil: To write your message inside the card.
• Printer Paper: I highly recommend using Bright white card stock if you have some for a professional finish (the box will have more strength too!).
• Glue or Tape: Essential for assembling the gift box.
• Three-Digit Lock (Optional): Use it to lock up the gift box. Available Amazon.
• QR Code Scanner (If not using the real lock): For a digital twist, you will probably already have one on your phone!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Print the Game Material: Print out all the game materials. I like to use bright white card stock to give your projects a polished look. 
2. Assemble the Envelope: Carefully cut out and glue the edges to form the envelope. Young kids may need a little help with this part. Top tip, place a piece of scrap paper inside when glueing to stop the envelope from sticking to itself.
3. Create the Mother’s Day Card: Cut out the Mother’s Day card, fold it in half, and write your message inside. Perhaps you can get the kids to create a poem for an extra special touch.
4. Prepare the Envelope Content: Place the flower code card (digit two) inside the envelope. You can either display the “Mother’s Day code” poster somewhere in the room or fold it and include it inside the envelope for Mum to find.
5. Build the Gift Box: Cut out the gift box template, assemble it using glue, and fill it with goodies. Homemade treats like chocolate chip cookies are always a hit! And the kids will love making the treats too!
6. Set the Lock: If you’re using a physical lock, set it to 731. Alternatively, attach the QR code gift tag to the gift box. When Mum scans the QR code, he’ll be prompted to enter the three-digit code online to unlock his gift.
7. Present the Gift: Hand over the beautifully crafted envelope and gift box to Mum. This is the perfect way to reveal her surprise on Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day Mini Escape Puzzles

There are three puzzles that mum needs to solve before she can open her gift box and see the goodies inside. They are pretty simple to solve, the aim is to make this a fun little extra step. I should think it will take no longer than ten minutes to solve, depending on how you hide the Mother’s Day code.

Mother’s Day Code?

You can’t have an escape room-style game without including a secret code of some kind! I wanted a fun way to reveal one of the digits for the lock. Look at this cute little dingbat font made up of different flowers, perfect for this activity. I created a poster and this special note written in the Mother’s Day code. It will reveal one of the digits to unlock the box when deciphered.

Mother’s Day Card Puzzle

The kit includes a card with a clue on the reverse. I recommend that you print this page onto bright white card for a nice finish. You can put any message you like inside the card and pop it inside the matching envelope that is included in the kit.

To solve this puzzle all you need to do is follow the directions of the arrows starting from the star. When you reach the end of the route it will reveal one of the numbers used to open the lock. Make sure that you have a pen or pencil handy so the player can mark the correct path.

Alphabet Substitution

The final puzzle is another code. This time, the code is hidden at the bottom of the gift box. If the players aren’t careful, they may not spot it. You can step in at any time and offer a hint. When they spot the code, there is a hint on the envelope that says that each number represents a letter. In this instance 1=A, 2=B, etc.

Gift Ideas For Your Box?

The printable box is only small. But you can fill it with some homemade treats.

• Get the kids to write some Mother’s Day coupons.
• Bake some delicious cookies. Try my delicious chocolate chip cookies.
• Hand Print Ornaments – make salt dough or buy paper clay and get the kids to make handprint ornaments. Poke a hole in them and tie with pretty ribbon and even paint them in Mum’s favorite colours
• Self-care set – lip balm, hand cream, mini pack of face wipes!

Let the Fun Begin!

This puzzle envelope isn’t just a boring Mother’s day card—it’s a memory-maker! It’s a chance to create a special Mother’s Day experience that you won’t forget. So grab your free printable, set up the adventure, and let the fun begin!

Happy Mother’s Day and happy puzzling! ❤️