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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!

HOLIDAY 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 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 ACTIVITY IDEAS Handprint Rainbow Shamrock Masks Mary McLean and the St. Patrick's Day Parade St. Patrick CLOZE Activity St. Patrick's Day Logic Puzzle Rainbow in a Cup

RESOURCES Database Resources * Holidays: St. Patrick's Day * World Resource Center: Ireland * Area Studies: Ireland * History: Celtic Crafts * Shamrock Mask * St.Patrick's Day Crafts * Leprechaun Hat Sounds * Irish/Celtic Music Recipes * St. Patrick's Day Snack * Jiggly Shamrocks * Irish Breads Activities * Activity Ideas * Irish Blessings * St. Patrick's Day Crafts * St. Patrick's Day Songs Games * What's Different? * Coloring Pages * Word Search Clipart * St. Patrick's Clipart from EducationWorld * St. Patrick's Clip Art