8 Great Ways to Celebrate a Birthday in a Nursery Setting
Birthdays represent some of the most memorable moments of any young child’s life. Celebrating these milestones within a nursery setting is a great way to highlight these special days and there are a number interesting strategies to consider. Let’s take a look at eight innovative and fun suggestions.
A Birthday Book
This tried-and-tested idea has been a favourite for generations. Create a personalised book and encourage each student to write his or her birthday wishes down. These journals can then be used as keepsakes in the future.
Handmade Paper Crowns
Arts and crafts can likewise be used to create an unforgettable birthday. So, have the class participate in a crown-making “ceremony”. Paper crowns can be adorned with glitter, plastic gemstones and indeed countless other attractive elements.
Birthday Plants for Future Memories
One of the tenets of an effective EYFS assessment planning cycle involves preparing children for the future. Interestingly enough, this very same concept can be incorporated into nursery school birthdays. Planting a birthday tree will teach children about the cycle of life and this type of living memory can endure well into the future.
One-of-a-Kind Badges
Birthday badges are yet another easy and fun activity. These can be made from silver or gold foil in a nearly limitless number of shapes. Such badges might also signify unique privileges for the day (such as extra nap time).
Special Celebratory Lunches
Most children will celebrate their birthdays at home with their parents in the form of their favourite dinner. However, teachers can also take advantage of nursery school lunches. These meals are simple to prepare and once again, they will remind the child about his or her worth.
A Birthday “Throne”
Why not instead transform a reading or desk chair into a one-off throne for the day? In fact, it might be wise to prepare this chair before class begins so that the student is truly surprised with what he or she can expect.
Personal Gifts
Encourage fellow students to bring in gifts for the special birthday person. Even the simplest of gestures will leave lasting impressions. Examples include drawings, dioramas and small toys.
Healthy Birthday Snacks
Birthdays are likewise excellent opportunities to teach children about the importance of healthy eating. Present the entire class with a selection of tasty fruits and vegetables in honour of the student being celebrated. This helps to reinforce positive habits at an early age and snack times are always excellent ways to encourage peer bonding.
These are only eight of the nearly limitless number of birthday ideas which can be incorporated into nursery school settings. It could also be a good idea to speak with the students themselves in order to better appreciate their unique tastes and desires. With a bit of planning and a fair amount of foresight, there is no doubt that the child in question will be utterly amazed with what this special day has in store.
