There is so much anticipation and excitement surrounding birthdays, especially for kids. And just because they may have to spend their birthday in school doesn’t mean it can’t still be a special day for them! If you’re looking for classroom birthday ideas from teachers, you’re in the right place!
Celebrating classroom birthdays is a great way to build a community in your classroom. It helps them feel special and gives them a sense of belonging among their peers. It brings so much joy and it brings everyone together. Plus, seeing their faces light up when we celebrate is so fun!
How do you make a student feel special on their birthday?
Your birthday celebrations don’t have to be overwhelming or elaborate. Simple things go a long way! Here are some classroom birthday ideas that will bring a smile to your student’s faces.
- Allow students to wear a crown or birthday hat. This is such a small act but it can really make their day! They can bring their own in or you can use a crown craft like the one linked below.
- Allow students to bring in something for show and tell. Carve out a few minutes at the end of the day for students to share something they love with their peers and share why it’s special to them.
- Give them an educational gift. Gifting students a book or a sparkle pencil is perfect for this type of thing.
- Celebrate summer birthdays too. Just because students are born in the summer doesn’t mean you shouldn’t celebrate them too! At the end of the year, throw a small celebration for the students with upcoming birthdays so that everyone gets a chance to feel celebrated.
- Create a birthday board. Display everyone’s name and birthdays year-round!
If you’re looking for the perfect resource to make celebrating birthdays simple, I have you covered with my Birthday resource!
Use these hats, pencil or straw toppers, and certificates to easily remember the student’s on their birthday. Copy on card stock, color, or use the color version of the cupcakes to easily create a birthday bucket to hold birthday treats.
What is in this download?
Birthday hats
2 types of pencil toppers (balloon and cupcake)
Birthday certificates
Birthday Bucket Labels
Photos to see how to set it up
For some classroom management tips, make sure to check out my post here!
What are your favorite ways to celebrate birthdays in the classroom? Let me know in the comments!