Wednesday, October 10, 2012

B for Birthday

My crafty and talented Aunt Pat can do anything, even make a birthday cape.  We just had our first birthday party of the year, and the birthday boy wore it proudly.  I can't take credit for the idea though.  Please visit Kelley from the Teacher Idea Factory to see her version.  She deserves a pat on the back.   

(If it's not obvious, B stands for birthday.)

Before the party started, we spent some time thinking of 7 reasons why we loved the birthday boy.  (Why 7?  That's his age.)  The kids came up with great reasons, but that's partly because of my frontloading speech.  I told them that we don't love people because their hair is brown or they're wearing cool shoes.  We love them because of their heart and the kind of person they are.



Cole got to take his list home.  I'm betting he'll hang it up in a very special spot and keep it for a good long while.  

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14 comments:

  1. I have not seen the idea for the birthday cape before. That is really neat! I especially like that they get to take home 7 reasons why they are loved. That will be a treasured chart!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. Lori, I was glad to stumble across the birthday cape idea. I thought it was pretty clever. I think the chart is worth treasuring too!

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  2. Wow! A birthday cape!! My mom sews, so I'm going to have to ask her if she'll make one for me. I also love the chart idea!!
    Connie Anderson:)
    www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com

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    1. Connie, put your mom to work on that right away. I'm sure it will look too cute!

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  3. Adorable! However, the class list celebrating the birthday child is so doable and goes beyond making birthday cards.

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    1. Thank you Mary B. I enjoy doing the class list. It's very doable.

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  4. OMG Tammy! 7 Reasons why I am loved.....FABULOUS idea! Thank you so much for sharing! I can't wait to add this special treasure to my birthday celebrations!

    Julie

    Ms. Marciniak's First Grade Critter Cafe

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    1. Julie, I'm sure your kids will enjoy making lists for the special birthday person!

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  5. What a couple cool ideas for birthdays! Love the idea of the list (ill have to try to that next year, though - I've already had 4 birthdays) and the cape - maybe I can whip up one of those!

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    1. Sara, I'm glad that you found these ideas helpful! Thanks for commenting.

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  6. So glad you posted this idea. I heard all the commotion and excitement in the hall. I KNOW Cole will cherish it forever.

    Another great way to encourage list making during our "bonus" writing time. Maybe the kiddos will use it to talk about their classmates so positively.... thank you!

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    1. Marie, the birthday kids do cherish their lists!

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