Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will learn about St. Patrick's Day and have fun participating in various activities related to the holiday.
Materials and Prep
- Green construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick
- Markers or crayons
- Blank white paper
No specific prior knowledge or preparation is required.
Activities
- Create a Leprechaun Hat:
- Draw a Rainbow:
- Make a Shamrock Collage:
Using the green construction paper, cut out a large circle for the brim of the hat and a smaller rectangle for the top part. Glue them together to form a hat shape. Decorate the hat with markers or crayons.
On the blank white paper, draw a colorful rainbow using different colors of markers or crayons. Remember that rainbows have red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.
Using the green construction paper, cut out several small heart shapes. Arrange and glue them together to form a shamrock shape. You can also add a stem using a small strip of green paper.
Talking Points
- St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th.
- Leprechauns are magical creatures from Irish folklore.
- Rainbows have different colors.
- A shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.
"St. Patrick's Day is a special day where we celebrate a man named St. Patrick. He is known for bringing Christianity to Ireland a long, long time ago."
"Leprechauns are little, mischievous creatures from Ireland. They are known for wearing green clothes and hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows."
"Rainbows are beautiful and have many colors. They have red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. Can you say all those colors?"
"A shamrock is a special plant with three leaves. It is a symbol of Ireland. On St. Patrick's Day, people wear and decorate with shamrocks to show their Irish pride."