Home > Holidays Center > Archives > St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's Day

Leprechauns, rainbows, and a pot of gold! Join us as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, March 17, with activities, resources, and additional ideas.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY LESSON IDEAS

To Catch a Leprechaun
"My students' favorite thing about celebrating St. Patrick's Day is the anticipation of what might happen on the holiday!" says first-grade teacher Ashley Ross. "Creating leprechaun traps really contributes to the excitement."

O'Sullivan Stew -- A Delicious Concoction

Additional Education World Resources Reader's Theater Every-Day Edits Writing Bugs Coloring Calendars Month of Fun Word Search Puzzles

Young readers will love strong, confident, smart Kate O'Sullivan. When the chips are down, Kate saves the lives of her family members by stirring up a handful of outrageous tales, each one more far-fetched than the last. O'Sullivan Stew -- the latest book from award-winning author and artist Hudson Talbot -- offers surprise after surprise.

Rainbow Maker's World
Lots of rainbows!!! You can click on the thumbnail pictures of rainbows and view an enlarged image. You can visit the rainbow events gallery and see photos taken at each event. You can even find out how to make your own rainbows.

MORE ST. PATRICK'S DAY ACTIVITIES