SONGS

Ten Green Shamrocks

Ten green shamrocks looking very fine
(Child’s name) picked one, and then there were nine

Nine green shamrocks growing near the gate
(Child’s name) picked one, and then there were eight

Eight green shamrocks smiling up at Kevin
(Child’s name) picked one, and then there were seven

Seven green shamrocks near the baby chicks
(Child’s name) picked one, and then there were six

Six green shamrocks never try to hide
(Child’s name) picked one, and then there were five

Five green shamrocks growing outdoors
(Child's name) picked one, and then there were four.

Four little shamrocks, green as they can be.
(Child's name) picked one and then there were three.

Three little shamrocks playing peek-a-boo
(Child's name) picked one and then there were two.

Two little shamrocks nodding in the sun,
(Child's name) picked one, and then there was one.

One little shamrock for St. Patrick's Day fun.
(Child's name) picked it, and then there were none.

 

Black Clouds
(To the tune of "Yankee Doodle")

Black clouds gather
In the sky
Soon it’s going to storm!

Lightning! Thunder!
Run Inside!
Where it’s safe and warm

 

 

Colors of the Rainbow

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple
Colors of the Rainbow
Colors So Bright!

Red Orange Yellow Green Blue Purple
Colors of the Rainbow
A Beautiful Sight!

 

 

I Can Eat the Colors of the Rainbow
 (Name as many healthy foods as you can for each color! )

I
Can Eat
The Colors of the Rainbow

I
Can Eat
The Colors of the Rainbow

RED:
ORANGE:
YELLOW:
GREEN:
BLUE:
PURPLE:

 

Looking for a Leprechaun!
 (To the tune of "Going on a Bear Hunt")

I’m looking for a Leprechaun
To get his pot of gold!
Let's go!

Oh, look! He’s in a grassy field.
Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Can't go over it. Let's go through it.
Swish, swish, swish.

I’m looking for a Leprechaun
To get his pot of gold!
Let's go!

Oh, look! He’s in a giant tree.
Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go through it. Let's climb up it.
Climb, climb, climb.

I’m looking for a Leprechaun
To get his pot of gold!
Let's go!

Oh, look! He’s near the river.
Can't go over it. Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Let's Swim through it.
Swim, swim, swim.

I’m looking for a Leprechaun
To get his pot of gold!
Let's go!

Oh, look! He’s in the dark cave.
Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Can't go over it. Let's tiptoe into it.
Tippy, tippy, toe.

I’m looking for a Leprechaun
To get his pot of gold!
Let's go!

It's really dark in here. Better turn on my flashlight.
Oh, no! There he goes! Gotta Catch Him! Let's go!
Run! Run! Swim! Swim! Climb! Climb! Swish! Swish!
Hey! Where did he go??

 

WHO TOOK THE SHAMROCK FROM THE LEPRECHAUN?
 (To the tune of "Who Took The Cookies From The Cookie Jar?")
Teacher: Who took the shamrock from the leprechaun?

(Child’ name) took the shamrock from the leprechaun!

Child: Who me?

Class: Yes, you!

Child: Couldn’t be!

Class: Then who?

Child: (Child’s name) took the shamrock from the leprechaun!

CRAFTS

LEPRECHAUN LADDER
  • Print out eight small shamrocks and color them green.
  • Cut out the shamrocks and punch a hole in the middle of each one.
  • Take an 18" piece of green or white yarn and tie a knot on one end.
  • Slide one shamrock onto the yarn, down to the knot.
  • Tie another knot up about 2" and slide on another shamrock.
  • Continue until all of the shamrocks are on the string, or until you run out of string.
  • Hang up your Leprechaun Ladder.
  • Tell Children that Leprechauns like to climb ladders in during the night.
  • Leave the ladders hanging up, and one night sprinkle some gold glitter on the shamrocks!

 

MARBLE PAINTING

  • Cut out a clover shape on white construction paper.
  • Place it in an aluminum pan or copy paper box lid.
  • Put several small spots of paint in each corner about the size of a half dollar. You can use light green, dark green, gold and yellow individually or combined.
  • Place the marble in the center of the clover and allow the child to tilt the pan so the marble goes through the paint spots across the paper.
  • Sprinkle with gold glitter when done!
  • Try different sized balls (ping pong, golf, etc) to see the different patterns!

 

MAGIC SHAMROCKS

  • Take shamrock patterns (Xeroxed on green construction paper)
  • Have children spread a thin layer of glue on one side.
  • Sprinkle green glitter over the glue & let dry.
  • Glue shamrocks to Popsicle/craft sticks & let dry.
  • Cut a small slit in the bottom of an upside-down child's size drinking cup.
  • Insert the Popsicle sticks firmly in bottom of the cup so that the shamrock is "planted" in the cup.
  • Voila!! Your class has "Glittering, Magic Shamrocks!"

 

SHAMROCK STAMPING

  • Cut a green pepper in half (through the middle w/the stem on top).
  • Use the two halves to dip in green paint to create four clovers
  • Add a stem!

 

MARCH WINDSOCK

  • Decorate and roll piece of card stock into a "tube" shape, with the decorations on the outside.
  • Staple three strands of green crepe paper at the bottom
  • Put two hole punches at the top to string a ribbon through
  • Hang in the wind and enjoy!

 

ST. PATRICK'S DAY HAT
  • Color Chinet bowls green.
  • Loop edges with sewing elastic to keep on their heads.
  • Glue on green items, such as: feathers, buttons, ribbon, beads, etc.
  • Tie a piece of orange felt or ribbon for the buckle)
  • Now the children have Leprechaun hats for St. Paddy's Day!

 

LEPRECHAUN THUMBPRINT RAINBOWS
  • Students dip their thumbs into each color and thumb- print along each row.
  • Add a pot of gold (glitter) at the end!

 

RAINBOW YARN PICTURE
  • Cut lengths of yarn in all colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple)
  • Glue yarn in rainbow shape on light blue paper
  • Glue Cotton Balls at either end for clouds!


RAINBOW STREAMER DANCE
  • Cover paper plates with Cotton Balls to make clouds
  • Attach streamers in rainbow colors to paper plate clouds
  • Glue plates to Popsicle stick handles
  • Make up a Rainbow Dance!