Do you know what a birthday is? A birthday is a special day when we celebrate the day someone was born. It’s like a big party just for you or your friend!
One fun thing we do on birthdays is sing a special song. It goes like this:
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear friend,
Happy birthday to you.
We sing this song to make the birthday person feel happy and loved. You can sing it too when it’s someone’s birthday!
At a birthday party, there are many fun things to do. You might see balloons, eat yummy cake, and play games with friends. Sometimes, there are even presents to open!
Another fun thing you can do is make a birthday card. You can draw pictures and write a nice message inside. This will make your friend feel extra special!
It’s important to remember your friends’ birthdays so you can celebrate with them. You can ask a grown-up to help you keep track of the dates.
Now you know all about birthdays and how to make them fun and special. Next time it’s someone’s birthday, you can join in the celebration and make it a day to remember!
Birthday Calendar Craft: Create a simple birthday calendar with your class. Each child can draw a picture of a cake or a balloon and write their birth date on it. Hang the calendar in the classroom to help everyone remember each other’s birthdays. Ask the children, “Why is it important to remember our friends’ birthdays?”
Role-Playing a Birthday Party: Set up a pretend birthday party in the classroom. Assign roles like the birthday person, guests, and a party planner. Let the children practice singing the birthday song, giving pretend gifts, and playing party games. After the activity, discuss with the children, “What was your favorite part of the pretend birthday party and why?”
Birthday Card Exchange: Provide materials for the children to make birthday cards. Encourage them to think about what makes their friend special and write or draw it in the card. Once completed, have a card exchange where each child gives their card to a classmate. Ask them, “How did it feel to give and receive a birthday card?”
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
[Music] [Applause]
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear friend,
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear friend,
Happy birthday to you.