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Birthday Party Play
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
1
Gather children and explain we're having a Caribbean birthday party
2
Put on party hats and choose roles (birthday child, guests, family)
3
Sing 'Happy Birthday' in English and practice simple Caribbean version
4
Dance with scarves to Caribbean music
5
Pretend to eat cake and celebrate together
6
Take turns being the birthday child
7
End 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
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Prepare Caribbean music playlist
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Practice simple Caribbean birthday songs
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Arrange materials in accessible way
Teaching Tips
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Model appropriate party behavior
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Include all children in roles
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Keep energy positive and inclusive
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Use simple Caribbean phrases like 'Happy Birthday, mon!'
Extension Activities
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Learn about birthday traditions from different Caribbean islands
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Create birthday crowns with Caribbean colors
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Practice counting with birthday candles
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Write birthday wishes for classmates
Key Vocabulary
birthday
party
celebrate
guests
cake
music
dance
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