Do you know what a birthday is? It’s a special day that happens once a year to celebrate the day you were born! On your birthday, you might have a party with friends and family, eat yummy cake, and maybe even get some presents!
One of the fun things we do on birthdays is sing a special song. It goes like this:
“Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday,
Happy birthday,
Happy birthday to you!”
Isn’t that a fun song? We sing it to make the birthday person feel special and loved.
There are many ways people celebrate birthdays. Here are some fun things you might do:
Did you know that people all around the world celebrate birthdays? Some people have different songs or special foods they eat. It’s a great way to learn about different cultures and how they celebrate.
Next time it’s your birthday, remember to enjoy the special day and have lots of fun with your friends and family!
Create Your Own Birthday Song: Encourage the children to come up with their own birthday song. They can use the tune of the traditional “Happy Birthday” song or make up a new melody. Ask them to think about what makes them happy on their birthday and include those ideas in their song. This activity helps them express their creativity and understand the importance of making someone feel special.
Birthday Traditions Around the World: Introduce the children to birthday traditions from different cultures. You can show pictures or short videos of how birthdays are celebrated in other countries. Then, ask the children to draw a picture of a birthday celebration from a culture they learned about. This activity encourages them to appreciate diversity and understand that celebrations can be different but equally special.
Plan a Birthday Party: Have the children plan a pretend birthday party. They can decide on the theme, decorations, games, and food. Provide them with paper and crayons to draw their party plan. This activity helps them apply what they’ve learned about birthday celebrations and practice organizing and planning skills.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
[Music]
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday,
Happy birthday,
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday,
Happy birthday.
Happy birthday to you.
[Music]