Thoughts on mothers and Father's Day being celebrated in elementary classrooms?

How can teachers remain inclusive of diverse families? How would a teacher go about creating a Mother's Day activity and craft, if there is a student in her classroom who doesn't have a mother, without calling out that student and making them feel different?

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WhateverWorks · 36-40

My kid’s schools encourage the kids to make a gift for someone special in their life who’s made a big difference.

I hear what you’re saying about the inclusivity. My kiddo doesn’t have their biological father in their life. It’s always a tough topic. At the same time, I don’t think the answer to creating inclusivity should be the elimination of everything somebody in the room might not relate to or have a hard time with. It sucks the color out of life.
If anything, we should be celebrating the variety to life more.