Birthday Party Play
Family Celebrations
20 minutes
Small groups of 4-6 children
Learning Objectives
- Practice social skills through role-play
- Learn about birthday traditions
- Develop language through dramatic play
- Experience joy and celebration
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Gather children and explain we're having a Caribbean birthday party
- 2Put on party hats and choose roles (birthday child, guests, family)
- 3Sing 'Happy Birthday' in English and practice simple Caribbean version
- 4Dance with scarves to Caribbean music
- 5Pretend to eat cake and celebrate together
- 6Take turns being the birthday child
- 7End with group hug and celebration cheer
Assessment Criteria
- ✓Child participates in role-play activities
- ✓Child shows understanding of celebration concepts
- ✓Child interacts positively with peers
- ✓Child follows simple dramatic play rules
Materials Needed
- Party hats (colorful)
- Pretend birthday cake
- Caribbean music playlist
- Colorful scarves or ribbons
- Simple musical instruments
Preparation
- •Set up dramatic play area as party space
- •Prepare Caribbean music playlist
- •Practice simple Caribbean birthday songs
- •Arrange materials in accessible way
Teaching Tips
- 💡Model appropriate party behavior
- 💡Include all children in roles
- 💡Keep energy positive and inclusive
- 💡Use simple Caribbean phrases like 'Happy Birthday, mon!'
Extension Activities
- +Learn about birthday traditions from different Caribbean islands
- +Create birthday crowns with Caribbean colors
- +Practice counting with birthday candles
- +Write birthday wishes for classmates
Key Vocabulary
birthday
party
celebrate
guests
cake
music
dance