A child's birthday is not just a party. This is the main holiday of his life. These 17 traditions will give vivid memories and will remain in little hearts for life.
1. Decorate the doorway
Imagine a child opens his eyes after sleeping, and sees that the doorway is decorated with a banner with the inscription: "Happy Birthday!" and a variety of decorations!
2. Ball floor
And when he sees the floor covered with a dozen colorful balls - believe me, it will cause a storm of emotions! If the child is older, you can do this trick. When the door is opened, balls will fall on him.
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3. Photo poster
Print the most iconic photos of your baby, from birth to the most recent events. And place them on a large Whatman paper. Children love to look at themselves small and listen to the stories associated with these photos.
4. Conduct an interview
Make it an annual tradition to record interviews with your child. Answers to interesting questions, for example: “What is the favorite taste of ice cream; Who's your best friend; the most vivid memory of the year, etc. ”, record it on camera.
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5. Menu of the day by order of the birthday man
Children like nothing more than controlling and determining what will happen in holiday menu. This makes them feel special and important. If the kid's favorite dish is pasta, then let them be at least all day: for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unleash your child and you will see how happy he will be.
6. Compliment day
Let family members say only compliments to the birthday person throughout the day. For example: “You are so smart! I remember how you solved the super complicated equation. "
7. Three wishes
Give the child the opportunity to fulfill any three desires that he wants (within the bounds of reason, of course). This is your chance to say yes to your child on their most special day!
8. Gift hunt
Don't give gifts all overnight! Have the child look for clues, from gift to gift, and find them in different places around the house. A short quest to please any child!
9 give it to another
The child is always given a lot of toys. Start such an important and such a warm tradition: if you get a new toy, you give the old one to those who need it more. For example, children from an orphanage.
10. Countdown
Remember there are Advent calendars for the New Year? You can definitely create one a week before your birthday, for example. Let the child open the windows every day, in which they will lie, sweets or notes.
11. Write letters
Write a letter to your child every year: about his successes, about funny moments, about important things. This is what he will keep his whole life.
12. Candles for breakfast
Why wait for a birthday cake with candles right before the party? Prepare something for breakfast and place the lit candles! Let the holiday break into your home at sunrise.
13. Camping party
Children love a variety of activities in nature. To run, jump, play enough and gorge on tasty treats. Maybe you can do holiday camping in the woods or just in the backyard of your house?
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14. Plant something
Do something good for the Earth together: plant a tree in your yard, for example. But let the child choose a seedling or seedlings of a flower. Today is his day!
15. Money fairy
Do you know that every year a fairy comes to obedient children and leaves ringing coins in their shoes? How old is the child - so many coins!
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16. Present vouchers
Draw real vouchers / receipts / certificates for all sorts of amenities, be it extra time in front of the TV, dinner of your choice, spending the night with friends, etc. And hand them to your child! The expiration date of the certificate is until the next birthday!
17. Photo for memory
Take a picture of the child with last year's picture on the eve of his birthday. Do this year after year.
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