A Montessori celebration of life is a truly special birthday tradition in the classroom or at home. Yet, it can feel intimidating to prepare if you haven’t done a Montessori birthday ceremony before … or if you’re asked to prepare a timeline for your child’s celebration of life at school. So today, I’m sharing some free songs and printables that work well for a Montessori celebration of life.
Montessori Celebration of Life Ceremony
If you haven’t already, check out my main roundup post about the Montessori birthday celebration – celebration of life ceremony. You can decide from that post which sort of celebration of life ceremony you prefer (or simply understand the concept better if you’re preparing a timeline for your child’s school).
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Free Celebration of Life Songs for a Montessori Birthday
One of the versions of “The Earth Goes Around the Sun” to the tune of “The Farmer in the Dell” is typically sung while while the birthday child does the birthday walk around the “sun” carrying a globe.
The version my granddaughter sings after a birthday celebration at her Montessori school:
A similar version:
A similar version:
Another possible version sung during each orbit:
Another possible version sung during each orbit:
To complete the celebration, you can sing “Happy Birthday” or another version of the “Happy Birthday” song.
This version uses the same tune as the “Happy Birthday” song.
This is another lovely “Happy Birthday” song (by Tom Chapin)
Happy Birthday
And may all your dreams come true.
When you blow out the candles
One light stays aglow.
It’s the lovelight in your eyes where’er you go.
Happy Birthday
May all your dreams come true
When you blow out the candles
One light stays aglow
It’s the love within your heart wherever you go!
Choose whichever song versions you prefer.
Free Celebration of Life Printables for a Montessori Birthday
These free printables are all instant downloads!
Free Printables for a Montessori Celebration of Life
Free Celebration of Life Sample Story and Child Time Line (child time line – image 1) from Montessori Print Shop
Free Printable Timeline Template and Activity Inspired by Montessori (image 2) from The Creative Classroom
Montessori Celebration of Life Birthday Template Pack (image 3) by BlueSkies at Teachers Pay Teachers
My Timeline ( image 4) from Teaching Ace
Timeline (image 5) from Montessori From The Heart
Seasonal Tree Pattern from Mama’s Happy Hive
The Birthday Walk (free version) by Melmsie’s Music and More at Teachers Pay Teachers
Montessori Deconstructed has a list of ideas for teachers (and parents) with sample documents for Montessori birthdays.
Or just make your own version of your child’s timeline, such as the one at Vibrant Wanderings.
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FREE CHARACTER EDUCATION SONGS SERIES AT MY BITS OF POSITIVITY BLOG
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- Free Cooperation Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
- Free Excellence Songs and Resources {Character Education} – Excellence is one of the core Olympic values.
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- Free Songs about Virtues {with Character Education Themes and Unit Studies}
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- Free Courage Songs {Character Education Resources} – Courage is one of the Paralympic values.
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- Free Inspirational Songs {Character Education Resources} – Inspiration is one of the Paralympic values.
- Free Taking Turns and Sharing Songs and Rhymes {Character Education Resources}
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- Free Anti-Bullying Songs {Character Education Resources}
- Free Conservation Songs for Home or School {Character Education Resources}
- Free Relaxing Music for Studying and Concentration for Kids
What is your favorite way to do the Montessori celebration of life?
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