Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about the history of St. Patrick's Day, create your own art project, practice some math skills, and enjoy music related to this festive holiday.

Materials and Prep

Materials: green construction paper, markers or crayons, scissors, glue, ruler, blank paper, pencils, music player.

Prep: Familiarize yourself with the history of St. Patrick's Day and prepare some Irish music to play during the lesson.

Activities

• Art: Create a shamrock by cutting out three hearts from green paper and gluing them together. Decorate the shamrock with markers or crayons.
• English: Write a short story about a leprechaun and his adventures on St. Patrick's Day. Use your imagination and creativity!
• History: Research and draw a picture of St. Patrick. Learn about his life and why he is celebrated on this day.
• Math: Practice your addition and subtraction skills by solving St. Patrick's Day themed math problems. For example, if you have 4 gold coins and spend 2, how many do you have left?
• Music: Listen to traditional Irish music and try to dance a little jig. Feel the rhythm and enjoy the lively tunes!
• Social Studies: Discuss the traditions and customs associated with St. Patrick's Day. Why do people wear green and look for leprechauns?

Talking Points

• "St. Patrick's Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th. It is a day to honor St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland."
• "Shamrocks are a symbol of luck and are often associated with St. Patrick's Day. They have three leaves and are green in color."
• "Leprechauns are mythical creatures from Irish folklore. They are known to be mischievous and like to hide their pots of gold at the end of rainbows."
• "Traditional Irish music includes instruments like the fiddle, tin whistle, and bodhrán. It is lively and often makes you want to dance!"
• "St. Patrick's Day parades are a common tradition in many cities around the world. People wear green and sometimes dress up as leprechauns or wear shamrock accessories."