Birthday

Questions:

When is your birthday?

How old will you be on your next birthday?

Read Alouds:

The Secret Birthday Message by Eric Carle

Birthday Zoo by Deborah Lee Rose

Magic Box by Katie Cleminson

Flannel Boards:

Don’t Spill the Beans! by Ian Schoenherr

Ask Mr. Bear by Marjorie Flack

Songs:

“Happy Birthday to You” by Sharon, Lois & Bram

Action Songs:

“Can’t Wait to Celebrate” by Jim Gill

“Celebrate the Day” by Hap Palmer

“Five Days Old” by Laurie Berkner

“Somebody’s Birthday” by Greg & Steve

Fingerplays:

My Birthday

Today is my birthday,

It’s my very special day!

                [point to self]

I’ll get all my favorite foods

And a cake made any way I say.

                [rub tummy]

After everyone sings

And out my candles I blow,

                [blow]

I’ll open my presents

While my family enjoys the show.

Birthday Months

If your birthday is in January, turn around.

If your birthday is in February, touch the ground.

If your birthday is in March, march along.

If your birthday is in April, sing a song.

If your birthday is in May, scrunch your nose.

If your birthday is in June, wiggle your toes.

If your birthday is in July, jump up high.

If your birthday is in August, reach for the sky.

If your birthday is in September, tap your shoe.

If your birthday is in October, call out “Boo!”

If your birthday is in November, tug on your ears.

If your birthday is in December, give three cheers.

Make a Wish

Big chocolate cake,

[form a circle with arms]

Ice cream in a dish.

[cup hands together]

Here are the candles…

[wiggle fingers]

Now make a wish!

[blow on fingers]

Craft:

Party Hats