In recent years, the treats have gotten out of hand and have become in some instances, an all out party! The last birthday we celebrated in my 2nd grade class was a complete surprise. A small snack turned into fruit smoothies for everyone delivered to the class by someone dressed up in a banana costume, while the mother passed out coloring pages and Ding Dongs to the class!
Not everyone brings a treat to share on birthdays (most kids' families can't afford it) but I'm noticing that kids are starting to expect birthday treats every time there is a birthday. So now I'm wondering if I should put an end to treats altogether or try something different. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated! Please leave a comment and let me know how you celebrate birthdays in your class. Thanks!
I completely cut out the birthday treats a few years ago. I was concerned about allergies, but more so, I was concerned about how chubby many of my kids seem to be. So my class has been more health and fitness focused! We sing to the child, they get a ribbon that says Happy Birthday and they get a pencil. I figure kids get so much from their parents now that they don't need to have excessive celebrations at school too! I do love to make their day special, in a simple way!
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