I used to individually wrap a book for every child..... But then when I moved in to a new classroom two years ago and I inherited a Birthday Box! What is a birthday box you may ask?
Well take a look.....
It is a giant box (from the photo copy paper) wrapped up with a bow and when each child celebrates a birthday we open it up and they get to choose one book. Only the birthday friend can peek inside....
I like it... I like that I don't have to wrap each book but it is still super special for the child.... plus, they get to choose their own book! Did I mention the part where you only have to wrap one thing?!
Where do I get the books? I try to get a few with bonus points on each Scholastic Book order.
I am about to wrap up a fresh box for next year... the one you see was made by the other teacher and I think it is time I make my own. But before I did that I thought I would ask... What do you do for birthdays??? Do you have a new idea for me to try next year?
That is such a great idea!! I usually get little certificates and rubber bracelets from Lakeshore since 2nd graders are too cool for the crowns! ;) But I realllly like the gift box idea! It looks so pretty! I bet my kids would love it too!! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea!!! Will definitely be using next year.
ReplyDeleteCindy