Happy Birthday!

Birthdays are important. It's a chance to celebrate a single person and to shower them with love and kindness. They strengthen bonds and build community. In our class, we've begun an inquiry into birthdays- why do we have them, how do we celebrate, who do they belong to?

We started our learning by making a large birthday calendar for the room. Next, we planned a surprise party for Mrs. Telford. She was trying to keep the day a secret, and also happened to be out at an appointment the day before. Conditions were right for a surprise. We made a plan together in the morning, then got to work. 

Our visiting friend Miss Robin helped us make oatmeal muffins. 

We worked on a Happy Birthday banner. 

Joe made her a painting. 

Violet and many others made cards and gifts. 

We blew up balloons. 

And made a birthday crown. 

This morning we surprised Mrs Telford with her gifts and the muffins. 

Then we put on her favourite music (the Rolling Stones) and had a balloon dance party!

Once we were worn out, we headed outside to enjoy blowing bubbles, one of Mrs Telford's favourite simple pleasures. 

I think the birthday girl was pretty happy!

By working together on the surprise party project, our class became closer. We worked towards a common goal with kindness in our hearts. The children shared their love, and got lots back.