Let your kids make their own cards with these Happy Birthday Cards, or try these month balloon resources and let your pupils print off their birthday month. Once you've crafted your celebration-worthy cards with this brilliant birthday template, take a look at our collection of birthday resources.

Create a sensory board. Attach the cards to a large board for an interactive display. People can explore the textures and patterns, stimulating their senses and promoting engagement. Explore & play: Encourage kids or those with sensory needs to touch and feel the different textures on the cards.

Attach different materials to the cards for extra tactile stimulation, encouraging exploration & development.

Dr. Salter states that “at 1 month, babies still prefer focusing on bright objects within a foot in front of them. They can see distance (not as clearly) but prefer near objects.” This is typically the same distance between their eyes and their parent’s faces. Storytelling with cards. Use the cards as props while telling stories. Each one can represent a character, object, or scene, adding a multi-sensory element to the storytelling. One of those things is your newborn’s sight. What exactly CAN they see anyway? You may be curious about what your baby can actually see, and how you can encourage development in this area. Remember, every child is unique. Adapt use of the cards according to individual needs & preferences. These cards offer an enjoyable, multi-sensory experience to facilitate learning & development. Cut a rectangular piece out of the poster board. Make sure it is long and tall enough to hold the cards you want to use.Birthdays are celebrated in special ways by people belonging to different cultures. Learning about different cultural festivals can help your child understand the diversity of their community. Why not explore our wider range of Festivals and Cultural Celebrations Primary Resources? Your pupils might enjoy paper wreath crafts, such as this 3D Chinese New Year Dragon Wreath Decoration Printable.

Incorporate movement with the cards. Attach them to mobiles or create simple games that involve flipping, tossing, or sorting. This engages visual senses and promotes motor skills & hand-eye coordination. Dr. Sandra El Hajj explained, “Newborn infants are normally very nearsighted. This means that they cannot focus on things that are more than 10 inches away from them. This is why these babies tend to look at very nearby objects. They may seem to be looking at people around them but they will be seeing blurry faces.“ If you want your picture cards to stand up on their own during tummy time, use one of these methods shown in the picture to tie the cards together. Another great resource like this to take a look at is these Age 1-5 Birthday Cards, as well as this Birthday Green And Pink Bunting Template. Explore themes & concepts with the cards. Use animal-themed cards to introduce animals or shape-themed cards to teach basic shapes. Stimulates cognitive development & makes learning fun.They also help babies explore different designs and figures, thus stimulating cognitive development. Optional: See the picture below for ideas on how to tie your cards together so they can stand up on their own during tummy time. If you know someone who's celebrating a 30th birthday, consider using this Happy 30th Birthday Party Bunting. Put them in the child's line of sight. This boosts focus & attention while enhancing visual perception. You may notice that your babies eyes are crossing or wandering. As a new mother this may be concerning to you! I know the first time I noticed it, I was a bit worried! It is comforting to know however, that this is a typical response and not something to be concerned about.