The rules have changed for celebrating birthdays in the classroom. Cupcake parties have, for the most part, been replaced by carrot sticks and low-fat ranch dressing. As teachers, there is little you can do about changing school district policies, and in some cases, you may not want to bring back those sugar-laden celebrations. How do
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Celebrate your students and their special day by giving them a birthday they will not soon forget.  For some of them, it may be the only celebration they get all day.  Whether they will be celebrating at home or not, you have the opportunity to make their day special from the moment they enter your
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Carol, a 2nd Grade Teacher in North Easton, Massachusetts, knows how much children need to hear compliments.  She has devised a clever way to ensure that birthday wishes are heartfelt and sincere. Whenever a student in my class has a birthday, we create a “Chain of Compliments” for the lucky student. First, I give each
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