For general work/crafts we do it goes home at the end of the day and that is it so no it doesn't matter parental status. But the question was about special things for parents - they generally cost more money, take more time and are meant as gifts not just the craft of the day. Those are hard to duplicate and as a similar question was asked about grandparents day what could be two sets of grandparents for some kids could be 4 sets of grandparents for others and in this day and age some of those grandparents are divorced and remarried. At the risk of causing parental battles better to just let the day slide with the idea my contract is with the parents. If they want their child to do something special for the grandparents that is their responsibility. For occasions such as Thanksgiving or Valentine's day or Easter it is nice to make the craft something concrete as in 3D not just on paper. That way it can sit on display wherever the child goes, looks like a gift, but does not need to be over the top in terms of complexity or cost to be appreciated.