Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will learn about St. Patrick's Day and have fun doing related activities!

Materials and Prep

• Green construction paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• Books or videos about St. Patrick's Day (optional)

No prior knowledge required, just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

Activities

• Create a leprechaun hat using the green construction paper. Draw some shamrocks on it!
• Make a rainbow craft using different colored papers. Remember, a rainbow has seven colors!
• Build a leprechaun trap using the materials you have. Maybe you can catch a leprechaun!

Talking Points

• Today we are going to learn about St. Patrick's Day, a fun holiday where people wear green and look for leprechauns.
• St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th. It's a day to remember St. Patrick, who is the patron saint of Ireland.
• Leprechauns are tiny magical creatures from Irish folklore. They are known for their mischief and love for gold.
• Shamrocks are a symbol of good luck. They have three leaves and are said to have been used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity.