Birthdays
- Sing "Happy Birthday" song
- Create a birthday card or gift
- Decorate the classroom with birthday decorations
- Have a birthday snack or treat
- Take a birthday photo
Holidays
Winter Holidays:
- Christmas: Sing Christmas carols, make holiday crafts, decorate the classroom, have a Christmas party
- Hanukkah: Play dreidel games, make latkes, sing Hanukkah songs, decorate the classroom
- Winter Solstice: Discuss the changing seasons, create winter-themed crafts, hold a candlelight ceremony
Spring Holidays:
- Easter: Decorate eggs, go on an egg hunt, sing Easter songs
- Passover: Hold a seder dinner, make matzah, tell the Passover story
- Earth Day: Plant seeds or flowers, discuss environmental issues, create Earth-themed crafts
Summer Holidays:
- Independence Day: Sing patriotic songs, decorate the classroom with American flags, have a Fourth of July party
- Labor Day: Discuss the history of labor, create labor-themed crafts, have a picnic
Autumn Holidays:
- Halloween: Carve pumpkins, go trick-or-treating, dress up in costumes
- Thanksgiving: Make Thanksgiving crafts, discuss the history of Thanksgiving, have a Thanksgiving feast
Other Celebrations
- Friendship Day: Create friendship bracelets, play friendship games, write letters to friends
- Grandparents Day: Invite grandparents to visit, make grandparent-themed crafts, sing grandparent-themed songs
- National Children's Book Week: Read aloud to the children, visit the library, host a book swap
- Music Day: Play musical instruments, sing songs, dance
- Science Day: Conduct science experiments, explore science topics, make science-themed crafts
- Sports Day: Play sports games, hold a mini-Olympics, discuss the importance of sportsmanship