Birthday Letter
Your child’s birthday is a special day! To recognize students’ birthdays,
I ask that parents write their child a birthday letter to be read aloud
in the classroom on their birthday (or half birthday – if summer time).
This is a special time for you to reflect on the love and joy that your
child has given to your family. When I read aloud your letter, I get
much pleasure observing your child eagerly listening to the wonderful
things you wrote. Your child will be grinning from ear to ear! Here are
some ideas that you can include:
The Facts:
 Where your child was born
 What he/she weighed at birth
 Color of hair and eyes
The Family:
 Brothers or sisters
 Special experiences or cultural background
 What makes your child a very special person
Your Child:
 How he/she helps out around the house
 How he/she shows thoughtfulness
 Special interests/talents
 Anything else that you’d like to include
The letter will be sent home with your child once it has been read to
the class. It will be their special keepsake to cherish for years to
come.
Thank you in advance for your participation!
 Ms. DeTolla
(See below sample letter)
Dear _____,
Can you believe it has been 9 years since you were born on a sunny,
humid day in Cleveland, Ohio? You were born one month early but still
weighed 6 lbs. 2 oz. To our surprise you had lots of dark hair and dark
brown eyes. You were born perfectly healthy and one of the first people
you met was your sister, Jane, who was not yet two years old. She loved
you from the start! Both of your grandmothers were at your birth, and of
course they fell in love with you too! After a couple of days we went
home from the hospital and adjusted to being a family of four. Thank you
for being a good sleeper and not keeping us up too much at night!
Now it is nine years later and you’ve grown into a generous,
compassionate young girl. It’s been so fun to see you change! You’re a
special kid who thinks of others and is always kind to your sister and your
friends. For example, if mom or dad is not feeling well, you always ask if
we are feeling better and if you can help out. The fun you’ve had with
your sister . . . so much laughter and great memories.
And I can’t forget to mention your big, crazy dog, Fido. Even
though he can be quite a trouble-maker, you love him unconditionally and
always keep your responsibility of feeding him and even walking him from
time to time. You are there to give him lots of scratches and hugs and you
even let him sit on your lap even though he weighs 85 pounds!
As for being a helper to your parents, you keep your clothes tidy,
put them away, clear the table, unload the dishwasher and help with the
dog. We appreciate your hard work.
Mostly we are proud of how much you love to read, write stories
and draw pictures. You get your creativity from your dad and your love
of reading from your mom. Maybe you’ll be a teacher or an artist some
day! Or even an author. You’ve read more by age 9 than either of us did
at your age! We’re also very proud of your determination and positive
attitude as a runner. Completing a 5k at age 8 is pretty darn cool. Mom
and Dad are runners too, but neither of us had run that far until we were
more than 35 years old! You’re a good kid, Susie. Happy Birthday!
Love You!
Mom and Dad