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It’s My Birthday!
Make a poster that says “Happy Birthday” as the title. Add pictures or stickers
with birthday symbols such as a cake, candles, a piñata, and a birthday hat.
In the middle of the poster, tape a picture of the child who is having a birthday
on that day (or week).
Place the poster at the children’s eye level near the “writing center” where
you have materials for drawing and writing.
As children visit the writing center, invite them to make a picture or say a
message, which you write, for the birthday girl or boy.
Help the children tape their picture on the poster board.
Cultural Tip
Not all children or families celebrate birthdays or holidays in
the same tradition. Some families do not celebrate birthdays
or holidays at all. Always be aware and sensitive to the cultural
and faith traditions of the families in your center. If a child or
parent does not want to participate in an activity, express your
understanding and acceptance. If they would like to share some
other family tradition with the children and adults at the center,
find appropriate ways to include them.
Sandy Scribbles
Fill a few plastic tubs with damp sand. Put the tubs on a table with towels
underneath or take them outside.
Invite the children to explore the sand with her hands and fingers.
They can pat it down, build up mounds, or dig in with their fingers.
Model how to use their “pointer” finger to make circles and lines in the top
of the sand.
Show them how to make the “writing” disappear when they rub their hand
across the surface of the sand!
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