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Moon Pencil Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1720095834137,"sku":"02-JRM7414B","price":3.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/JRM7414B_L.jpg?v=1522177526"},{"product_id":"a-sweet-st-patrick-s-day-treat-a1842","title":"A Sweet St. Patrick’s Day Treat","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the school day usually passes by as usual on March 17th, the absence of a classroom party doesn’t mean all fun should be checked at the door. While the traditional green punch and cupcakes is a class favorite, Sherri Osborn provides a fun and simple alternative for St. Patrick’s Day sweets in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be able to find pre-cut tulle circles at your local craft store, but a small roll of green tulle will certainly do the job as well. If working with a roll, you’ll need to cut a piece of tulle for each student in your class. The diameter of each piece should measure about 8-inches. Once this has been completed, divide up a bag of Hershey kisses so that each student will receive two or three candies. These candies should then be placed in the center of the tulle. Next, gather up the sides of the tulle, securing it with a green ribbon just above the candy.\n\nOn festive \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-182-crafting-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e or card stock use a green fine-tip marker to pen or a word processing program to print the following poem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a wee present for you\nFull of luck and wishes\nCelebrate this St. Patrick's Day\nWith these Leprechaun Kisses!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrim around the poem and paste to a piece of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7203-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-12-x-18-holiday-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e to create a thin accent border. Finish off these sweet treats by punching a hole near the edge of the poem, stringing it onto the ribbon, and then tying the ribbon into a pretty bow. Your students will be pleasantly surprised to find these treats waiting for them on their desks. A variation of this project is to bring the materials to class and have your students make one of these sweet treats for someone special!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/leprechauns\/a\/LeprechaunKissesCraft.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLeprechaun Kisses Craft - How to Decorate a Frame With Candy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLearning rugs\u003c\/a\u003e are great for classrooms because they can be used for so many different things!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074662937,"sku":"A1842","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"mirror-play-a1845","title":"Mirror Play","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes the simplest toys can provide the most entertainment and opportunities for learning. In the toddler or preschool classroom, unbreakable mirrors or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5260-mirror-board-5-x-7-25-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emirror board\u003c\/a\u003e can provides hours of fun. As children recognize their own image on the surface, they react. This reaction causes a change in the mirror image, sparking another reaction. As children learn they are responsible for these changes, they will test it out in many interesting ways; looking side to side, sticking out their tongue, and so on. This activity promotes creativity, the internalizing of simple actions, and even language development as children observe how their mouths work to create sounds.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Length Mirrors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have access to one, bring in a full-length mirror. Invite a student to come and stand very still in front of the mirror. Using a dry erase marker, add features or funny costumes to their reflection. Experiment with hats, glasses, masks, and other accessories. See what each of their faces looks like with freckles, a big nose, or facial hair. Find out their favorite animal and transform their reflection to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand Held Mirrors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall unbreakable mirrors are great to keep around the classroom for impromptu play. Additionally, incorporating these small treasures into crafts can provide variety and guided interaction. Heather of Dollar Store Crafts provides a great activity to try this St. Patrick’s Day. With a few hand held mirrors, felt, craft foam, and glue, your classroom will be teeming with little leprechauns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/dollarstorecrafts.com\/2010\/03\/leprechaun-mirror\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDollar Store Crafts » Blog Archive » Make a Magic Leprechaun Mirror\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed an \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational classroom rug\u003c\/a\u003e?  We have you covered!  You can view our rugs over on our shopping site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074794009,"sku":"A1845","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"a-festive-sensory-station-a1853","title":"A Festive Sensory Station","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren explore the world and learn with their senses. Creating a sensory station encourages your students to discover new information through their sense of touch. Working with their hands to manipulate different textures strengthens a child’s \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-189-fine-motor-skills.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/a\u003e, important to many activities they will encounter: playing, dressing, eating, and writing to name a few. In addition to increased dexterity, students will be introduced to new concepts like “big\/little”, “in\/out”, etc. while learning proper etiquette through these social interactions with their peers. Of course, it’s important to keep things fun and interesting so that your students remain engaged in the activity. Allie, No Time For Flash Cards creator, provides just the solution for mixing up your sensory table.\n\nIn the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, she suggests filling your table with green and gold. In her blog post, she suggests using split peas, yellow lentils, mung beans, and bamboo (green) rice. Additionally, for a bit of a challenge, Allie suggests searching out some fun gold coins to be hidden in the beans and hunted for. Lastly, find some fun containers for scooping and pouring and you’re all set for this exciting activity. As Allie warns, this activity can get a little messy, but remind your students of acceptable behavior and bring a drop cloth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2010\/02\/green-and-gold-sensory-tub.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen and Gold Sensory Tub | No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational rugs\u003c\/a\u003e are perfect for any classroom.  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Not only will you have successfully adorned your classroom with colorful holiday décor, you won’t have to find a place to store it after the holiday has passed and your students will have blast with its creation!\n\nAllison McDonald from FamilyEducation has designed a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day craft for classrooms that have abundant windows. Simply by using a white crayon to draw shamrocks onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7191-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e and painting over the entire surface with a thin layer of green paint, you have a spectacular sun catcher that will splash bits of color into your classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo spice up a seasonal bulletin board, create a leprechaun template with thick \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4827-array0174-card-stock-assorted-10-colors-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eposter board\u003c\/a\u003e and with green, yellow, tan, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7174-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-black.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblack construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, encourage your students to make their own leprechaun holding a pot of gold. Provide card stock for children to copy a favorite St. Patrick’s Day song or poem. Prepare the bulletin board with a rainbow and shamrock border, add a title such as “Our Preschoolers are Over the Rainbow for St. Patrick’s Day”, and decorate with your student’s creations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blogs.familyeducation.com\/parenting\/moms\/allison-mcdonald\/shamrock-sun-catcher\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eShamrock Sun Catcher Mom's Parenting Blog by Allison McDonald - FamilyEducation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational rug\u003c\/a\u003e can make any classroom feel more cozy and it can even enhance learning!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075121689,"sku":"A1856","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"spirit-filled-st-patrick-s-day-a1863","title":"Spirit-Filled St. Patrick’s Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for new ways to celebrate this whimsical holiday, Activity Village offers a superb resource for crafts, printable activities, coloring pages, puzzles, and so much more! While including the traditional leprechaun and pot of gold art projects, there are many original craft ideas that will breathe life into any lesson plan.  If you are in need of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft supplies\u003c\/a\u003e check out the great selection over at our online store!\n\nRainbow shakers are one such craft. Not only are they colorful and fun to make, they’re use isn’t restricted to St. Patrick’s Day. Your students will enjoy playing with these delightful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-215-instruments.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom instruments\u003c\/a\u003e throughout the year. In preparation for this project, have your students bring in a small plastic drink bottle. Instruct them to use a bathroom faucet and a little bit of hand soap if their bottles haven’t properly been washed out. Once clean and any bottle label has been torn off, you’re all set to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with a handful of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-70-beading-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrightly colored beads\u003c\/a\u003e. The beads should be placed into the bottle and the lid fastened tightly. If you wish to be certain that the bottle is tightly sealed, place a bit of glue onto the grooves inside the cap before screwing it on. Next, supplying your students with multi-colored \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper-art-tissue-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e and colorful \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher stickers\u003c\/a\u003e, have them decorate their instrument. Students will enjoy using these sensational projects in circle time or in free play!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the rest of Activity Village’s St. Patrick’s Day resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/rainbow_shakers.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbow Shakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational carpets and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elearning rugs\u003c\/a\u003e are great for any classroom!  They promote learning and they also provide a comfortable place for circle time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075351065,"sku":"A1863","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"leprechaun-light-bulb-a1869","title":"Leprechaun Light Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompleting the same craft year after year can get boring and tired. The same is true for every holiday. To breathe life into your St. Patrick’s Day craft plans while still embodying the spirit of the celebration, here is a twist on the traditional leprechaun craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick note, because light bulbs can be dangerous if dropped and shattered, make sure your students are old enough to realize the significance of handling their craft materials with care. If you’re confident that your students will be able to complete this project without incident, Sherri Osborn has put together a list of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft supplies\u003c\/a\u003e you’ll need which include:\n\n•\tLight bulb (one per child)\n•\tToilet paper roll (one for every pair of children)\n•\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-94-tape-tape-dispensers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMasking tape\u003c\/a\u003e\n•\tNewspaper\n•\tPaper Mache paste\n•\tPen\n•\tCraft foam or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-625-felt-sheets-9-x-12.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efelt sheets\u003c\/a\u003e\n•\tPaint (green, orange, pink\/tan, black)\n•\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\n•\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glue\u003c\/a\u003e\n•\t\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsborn suggests setting aside an hour for this craft. It is important to remember that this time frame does not include the time needed for the Paper Mache to dry. Because of this, the project will most likely need to be completed in two days. Also, if you wish to skip the mess and hassle, craft supply manufacturers offer pre-made Paper Mache paste. On the other hand, the paste can be made rather easily and inexpensively with one part water and two parts flour. Either way, your students will enjoy getting their hands dirty and your classroom will have adorable decorations for the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/leprechauns\/ss\/LightBulbLeprechaunCraft.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLight Bulb Leprechaun Craft - How to Make a Leprechaun Out of a Light Bulb\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need new \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational classroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e you should take a look at our shopping site today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075547673,"sku":"A1869","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"pot-of-gold-treasure-hunt-a1877","title":"Pot of Gold Treasure Hunt","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince your students are expecting to get a treat on St. Patrick’s Day, why not make them work for it? Designing a classroom treasure hunt is a great way to promote teamwork and problem solving skills. Jo, co-creator of the blog Chica and Jo, offers a fun way of doing just that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning this activity, she suggests collecting the following items:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•\tOne large green cauldron.\n•\tSix small black cauldrons.\n•\tCandy with gold wrappers. These may include Rolo, Reese’s, Hershey’s Nuggets, Twix, etc.\n•\tSmall rainbow colored toys. Children’s party favors from your local party or craft store can make fun ideas.\n•\tRainbow colored ribbon.\n•\tRainbow \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper-art-tissue-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\nFill the large green cauldron with your assortment of gold-wrapped candies. This will be the main prize to be found at the end of the treasure hunt. Next, separate toys by color, putting each grouping into a black cauldron and embellishing with the same color tissue paper. It is best to follow the different colors of the rainbow (i.e. red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet) so that you can use the same activity to reinforce colors and the concept of ordering. For younger children, connect each cauldron, in order, with matching ribbon to make the hunt less challenging. For older children, hide each prize in a different location, instructing your students to find and bring them to you in order to receive the final prize. This is a fun, interactive St. Patrick’s Day game your students will love!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chicaandjo.com\/2010\/03\/04\/leprechaun-game-for-st-patricks-day\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLeprechaun game for St. Patrick’s Day | Chica and Jo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind great deals on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ediscount classroom carpets\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734075842585,"sku":"A1877","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"shamrock-folder-game-a1909","title":"Shamrock Folder Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're scrambling for last minute St. Patrick's Day ideas, here is a neat, easy-to-assemble game idea from Karen, a PreKinders contributor. While created for kindergarteners and first graders, this game can be tailored to other elementary classrooms as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting with a green file folder, create a colorful game path with various colored dots and random shamrock shapes. For simplicity, Karen provides wonderful templates to be used in assembling these fun folder games including a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-117-games-puzzles.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egame board\u003c\/a\u003e, title, directions, shamrock cards, and even a tab label.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nCollect green game pieces from around the classroom. These could include a dinosaur, a button, a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-242-wooden-blocks.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewooden block\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. Divide your students into groups of four and provide each group with a die (or multiple die to strengthen number recognition and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-249-counting-sorting.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecounting skills\u003c\/a\u003e). There isn't a specific start or finish position so allow each group to agree on a starting point. As students progress around the game board, have them collect a shamrock card each time they \u003cem\u003eland on\u003c\/em\u003e (not pass) a shamrock space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game ends when all the shamrock cards have been taken. Have each student count out their cards, with the winner receiving a piece of gold wrapped candy from the pot. Have your students play until every student has received a prize!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/prekinders.com\/2010\/03\/st-patricks-path-game\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSt. Patrick’s Path Game — PreKinders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076923929,"sku":"A1909","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-march-a3721","title":"Hand Print Calendar: March","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/March-Calendar-Shot-e1291146679840.jpg\" alt=\"homemade march calendar with a hand print shamrock\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarch is known for St. Patrick's day so bring a bit of fun to your homemade calendar with a hand print four leaf clover or leprechaun! Here's how to make both calendar variations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Four Leaf Clover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour Leaf Clover Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp students paint their fingers and the top of the their palm with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8267-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egreen craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1254.jpg\" alt=\"image for step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngling their hand slightly, start at the top right corner, inviting students to press their hand firmly to the paper (fingers pointed toward the lower left corner). Make three more prints, moving around the paper in a clockwise motion, forming the four leaves of the clover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1255.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, use a black \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-231-markers-highlighters.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSharpie marker\u003c\/a\u003e to draw a stem and an outline around each leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1266.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFive Green Shamrocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne green shamrock, in the morning dew,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo green shamrocks, growing beneath a tree,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree green shamrocks, by the cottage door,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were four.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour green shamrocks, near a beehive,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother one sprouted,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand then there were five.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive green shamrocks, bright and emerald green,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink of all the luck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese shamrocks will bring!\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a border around the poem (optional), print it onto card stock, and invite your students to glue it to their calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHand Print Leprechaun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen, pink, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8263-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7191-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhite construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeprechaun Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint their fingers green, adding a thin strip of orange under (along the palm). Finish the \"leprechaun\" by painting the base of the palm pink and the rest of the hand\/thumb green. Instruct students to press their hand firmly to the paper to make a print.\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1256.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dry, provide students with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emarkers\u003c\/a\u003e and invite them to draw a face for the leprechaun.\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1267.jpg\" alt=\"image showing step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eI'm A Little Leprechaun\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm a little leprechaun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDressed in green,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tiniest man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat you've ever seen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you ever catch me, so it's told,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'll give you my big pot of gold!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrint the poem onto card stock - adding a decorative border if you desire - and invite your students to mount it to their construction paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhichever character you choose for your March calendar, your students are sure to enjoy making these fun crafts!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097698841,"sku":"A3721","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/March-Calendar-Shot-e1291146679840.jpg?v=1522781656"},{"product_id":"play-dough-rainbow-kabobs-a2281","title":"Play Dough Rainbow \"Kabobs\"","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jojoebi.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/rainbow-kebabs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Kabob.jpg\" alt=\"color theory play dough rainbow activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do you get when you combine play dough, wooden skewers, and a bit of color theory? These fantastic {perfect for St. Patrick's Day!} rainbow kabobs from A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7992-crayola0174-dough-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3943-crayola0174-dough-yellow.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7994-crayola0174-dough-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue play dough\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor wheel mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden skewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhile you can certainly use a regular piece of craft paper, draw several circles, and call it a day {this worked perfectly for the creator of the craft}, you might consider providing your students with a structured mat that designates areas for primary, secondary, and even tertiary colors like the example below.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Theory-Play-Dough-Mat1.jpg\" alt=\"color theory play dough mat\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents begin with a ball of red, yellow, and blue {primary colored!} play dough placed in the red circles. The secondary color squares will be filled when students mix two neighboring primary colors together and the tertiary color triangles will be filled when students mix a primary color with the neighboring secondary color. Once the mat is filled, provide students with a wooden skewer on which to place the colored dough and voila! - a rainbow kabob! Not only will students brush up on their color theory, they'll be building fine motor skills as they squish the colors together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jojoebi.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/rainbow-kebabs.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Bit Of This and A Bit Of That: Rainbow Kebabs....\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734104383513,"sku":"A2281","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Kabob.jpg?v=1522781696"},{"product_id":"beauty-of-the-rainbow-st-pattys-day-bulletin-board-a1098","title":"Beauty of the Rainbow - St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1078\" title=\"Rainbow-St-Pattys-Day-BB\" alt=\"March St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-St-Pattys-Day-BB.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eGet ready for a dynamic St. Patrick's Day with this inspirational bulletin board from Ms. Rose, toddler teacher at McKinley Early Childhood Center. Not only do the traditional elements {rainbows and gold} make the display a perfect fit for the holiday, the child-made hand print rainbow attests to the true message of the decor, in life \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e in the classroom (i.e. sometimes we get so caught up \"chasing the pot of gold\" - lesson planning, making sure each child keeps up, getting through the day, etc. - that we forget that our children and students are \"beautiful treasures\" meant to be cherished and nurtured).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHand Print Rainbow\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet out several shallow bowls of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple craft paint, along with a paint brush for each. Place a large (previously cut) rainbow shape on the classroom craft table, or even on the floor, making sure that the project area has been properly protected by newspapers or drop cloths. Invite your students to form a line and, one at a time, paint their hands with red, having them make a print on the rainbow cutout while making sure they follow the proper line and place their prints relatively close together. Continue with red until the top of the rainbow has been filled with prints, then start with orange (and so on and so on). Be sure to have several cleaning stations set up if you don't have a classroom sink so that students can wash up between colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"more\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSt. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Don't Miss the Beauty of the Rainbow - Searching For a Pot of Gold\" - Ms. Rose creates the title from traditional trace and cut lettering, but makes \"Rainbow\" stand out by using assorted colors of construction paper, as well as \"Gold\" by using yellow construction paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e St. Patrick's Day trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Rainbow. Use your child-made hand print rainbow. 2) The Pot of Gold. Create a large 'cauldron' shape from black bulletin board or construction paper, placing it at one end of the rainbow. Trace and cut 'gold coins' from yellow construction paper, arranging them in the pot, as well as around it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sweet message, fun craft, and great colors make this bulletin board a must for the early childhood classroom this St. Patrick's Day! What are \u003c\/em\u003eyour\u003cem\u003e plans for St. Patrick's Day? Be sure to let us know in the comment section below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104481817,"sku":"A1098","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-St-Pattys-Day-BB.jpg?v=1522781697"},{"product_id":"leprechaun-beard-and-other-st-pattys-day-crafts-a2282","title":"Leprechaun Beard - And Other St. Patty's Day Crafts!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2009\/03\/naptime-creation-3.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/beard-010.jpg\" alt=\"st patrick's day leprechaun beard craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: No Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the best crafts are the ones that make us giggle and act a little goofy. You're certain to get a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"\u003elittle\u003c\/span\u003e lot of both with this leprechaun beard craft we found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5493-multicultural-construction-paper-9-x-12.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTan\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7186-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-orange.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorange construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eElmer's® school glue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-202-pens-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePencil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eString or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1704-art-yarn-bright.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyarn\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will especially love winding the strips of construction paper around their pencils to give the beard a curly, three-dimensional effect. Pair this with one {or all!} of the crafts below and your classroom will be teeming with \"leprechauns-in-training\" for the holiday!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/leprechaun-hat.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/stpathat1.jpg\" alt=\"felt leprechaun hat for st. patrick's day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kaboose\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFelt leprechaun craft from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKaboose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderteacher.com\/MarFavIdeas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sample-Vest.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day leprechaun vest\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Kinderteacher.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLeprechaun vest from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.kinderteacher.com\/MarFavIdeas.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKinderteacher.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidcrafts.com\/irishnecktie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/irishtie.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day leprechaun tie craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Free Kid Crafts\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIrish neck tie from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidcrafts.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kid Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf they're dressed for the occasion, your students are sure to get excited about the special activities and games you have planned for the day!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104547353,"sku":"A2282","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/beard-010.jpg?v=1522781697"},{"product_id":"lucky-charms-sorting-amp-counting-a3344","title":"Lucky Charms Sorting \u0026amp; Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-707 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/luckycharms.jpg\" alt=\"lucky charms cereal st. patricks day activity math manipulative\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: sandboxworld.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat do St. Patrick's Day, sugary cereal, and math have in common? This awesome counting and sorting activity created by Colleen Gallagher of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/stpattyday.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e! In the spirit of the holiday, students are invited to collect all the \"lucky charms\" they can find {the marshmallows in the famous Lucky Charms® cereal, of course!}, sort them by type, then count and record the number of each on their worksheet - and maybe snag a few while they're at it!\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eActivity Extensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore completing the worksheet, consider having students go on an actual treasure {or charm!} hunt! Hide paper charm replicas - one for each student - throughout the classroom then set students loose for a ten minute hunt. Once they've found a charm, invite your preschoolers to turn it in to you for their baggie of Lucky Charms® cereal and worksheet. Consider designating one charm as \"special\", hiding it in a more difficult location and keeping it's status 'hush hush'. Reward the student(s) who find these charms with a special sticker, treat, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an extension to the worksheet, have students use their charm marshmallows to create a bar graph for easier comparison of the totals. Here's an example using colorful goldfish. A simple worksheet for the charms can be created using word processing software.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-708 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/seuss-graph_in-action.jpg\" alt=\"goldfish graphing activity and worksheet\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Colleen's site for the download and loads of other early childhood activities for your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Sorting \u0026amp; Counting!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104678425,"sku":"A3344","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/luckycharms.jpg?v=1522781698"},{"product_id":"stunning-shamrock-suncatcher-a2284","title":"Stunning! - Shamrock Suncatcher","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Suncatcher.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day shamrock suncather craft\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this cute St. Patty's Day shamrock suncatcher at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/muffin-tin-monday-and-getting-start-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be perfect for rounding out this year's holiday decor! Not only will it provide a fun craft for your students to complete in the week leading up to St. Patrick's Day, it may just inspire the sun to shine, casting colorful shamrocks to dance about your classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCard stock\u003c\/a\u003e shamrock outline (about 1\/2\" thick)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7172-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-holiday-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-395-contact-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClear contact paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-504-art-tissue-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt tissue paper\u003c\/a\u003e in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall shamrock paper punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-388-paper-punches.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaper punch\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1704-art-yarn-bright.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eYarn\u003c\/a\u003e or string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate two stations; in the first, have students use the card stock shamrock outline to create and cut their own from a sheet of green construction paper and, in the second, have students take turns using a small shamrock paper punch to create a pile of cutouts from assorted colors of art tissue paper {i.e. various shades of green, as well as orange and white}. Make sure each student gets a chance to visit both stations. Back at their seats, provide students with a 12\" x 18\" piece of clear contact paper, inviting them to place it 'sticky side up' on their desk. In the center, have students mount their shamrock cutout, then collage the center with their tissue shamrocks. Assist your students in laying a second piece of clear contact paper {this time, sticky side down} over their creation, pressing firmly to seal. Have your students cut around the finished shamrock suncatcher, then tape to the classroom windows or hang from the ceiling {using the hole punch and yarn} for a festive decoration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/muffin-tin-monday-and-getting-start-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly: Muffin Tin Monday and Getting a Start on St. Patrick's Day!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104875033,"sku":"A2284","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Suncatcher.jpg?v=1522781699"},{"product_id":"literature-laughs-amp-leprechaun-tricks-a2926","title":"Literature, Laughs, \u0026amp; Leprechaun Tricks","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-501 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Clever-Tom.jpg\" alt=\"Clever Tom and the Leprechaun book cover\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.jacketflap.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTop o' the mornin' to ye!\u003c\/em\u003e If you're looking for fun lesson ideas for St. Patrick's Day, second grade teacher Mrs. Dicken's knows \u003cem\u003ejust\u003c\/em\u003e how to celebrate - lots of good books, a little adventure, and an elusive {trickster!} leprechaun, who goes by the name Lucky! We found this awesome thematic unit at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachershare.scholastic.com\/resources\/13295\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeacherShare\u003c\/a\u003e {a resource from Scholastic} and just had to share!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeprechaun Thematic Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLucky Leprechaun is on the loose and doing what he does best - playing tricks! Of course, he's a sly fellow {with years of practice!}, so he won't be easy to catch, but Mrs. Dicken has put her best detectives on the job. Armed with recycled shoe boxes, craft embellishments, duct tape, aluminum foil, 'bait', and \u003cem\u003eanything\u003c\/em\u003e else they can think of, students will work all week to create \u003cem\u003ethe perfect leprechaun trap\u003c\/em\u003e! Meanwhile, Lucky is up to no good:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonday students will find that Lucky has turned all of their chairs backwards. Paired with Lorna's Balian's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeprechauns Never Lie\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, your kindergartners will begin to understand just how tricky leprechauns can be!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Tuesday, students will arrive to discover that their pesky little friend has messed with their name plates, putting them {upside down!} on different desks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWednesday brings 'inside-out desks' - where Lucky takes everything from inside the desk and places it on top. Linda Shute's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eClever Tom \u0026amp; the Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e gets the literature spotlight and, along with how clever they are, students learn for the first time that leprechauns can be trapped!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Thursday, Lucky strikes again - scattering desks and turning the classroom posters upside down. After a reading of Jana Dillon's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLucky 'O Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where two children and their grand aunts devise a plan to catch a leprechaun {and are successful!}, students will make their own traps to set before leaving school that afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday, Lucky brings a magical surprise! Children will walk in to find Lucky's \"pot o' gold\" and a sample of Lucky's Magical Powder in the center of the classroom. After a reading of Pamela Duncan Edwards' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Leprechaun's Gold\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where students learn a priceless lesson about generosity and humility, invite students to enjoy the treats their little classroom leprechaun has brought to share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fantastic ideas on 'capturing' Lucky, a recipe for Lucky's Magical Powder, several writing exercises to inspire student creativity, and various St. Patty's Day themed activities {that cross multiple subjects!}, be sure to visit Mrs. Dicken's full lesson post at TeacherShare!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104940569,"sku":"A2926","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Clever-Tom.jpg?v=1522781700"},{"product_id":"shamrock-pattern-matching-a3346","title":"Shamrock Pattern Matching","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-721 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Pattern-Matching.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock pattern matching file folder game for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ran across this great shamrock pattern matching activity created by Preschool Printables while perusing one of our favorite homeschool sites, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/muffin-tin-monday-and-getting-start-on.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e. Originally designed as a file folder game, this free printable provides many great lesson ideas for your St. Patrick's Day unit!\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"wp-table-reloaded-id-40-no-1\" class=\"wp-table-reloaded wp-table-reloaded-id-40\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-12.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 1\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-84\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eUse the printable as designed, creating a file folder game for students to use during free time or at a classroom learning center. Students will certainly enjoy tackling the challenge independently.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-22.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 2\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003eMount the patterned shamrocks onto blank index cards and laminate. Have your students use these to play a shamrock memory game in small groups.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Preschool-Printables-Table-32.jpg\" alt=\"baby block 3\" title=\"Preschool Printables Table 3\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-86\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003ePrint two sets of patterned shamrocks, inviting students to use the cutouts to complete simple patterning exercises - AABB, ABAB, ABBA, ABCABC, etc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever you decide to use these fantastic shamrock printables, your students are sure to have a blast! Visit \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.preschoolprintables.com\/filefolder\/shamrock\/filefoldershamrock.shtml\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Printables\u003c\/a\u003e for the download and for some other great printable activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Matching!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734104973337,"sku":"A3346","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Pattern-Matching.jpg?v=1522781700"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-sudoku-a3347","title":"St. Patrick's Day Sudoku","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-728  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Sudoku.jpg\" alt=\"st. patrick's day printable preschool sudoku activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rockabyebutterfly.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/3346\/shamrock-pattern-matching\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eshamrock pattern matching\u003c\/a\u003e exercise from yesterday's post, Rockabye Butterfly also featured this St. Patrick's Day sudoku puzzle from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-holidays.com\/patrick\/msudoku.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDLTK-Holidays\u003c\/a\u003e. While a typical 9x9 grid puzzle {where players must fill each square, row, and column using numbers one through nine with no repeats} is challenging for some \u003cem\u003eadults\u003c\/em\u003e and is certainly inappropriate for the age and skill level of your child(ren) or students, the combination of images and simple 2x2 grids in DLTK's printable will allow your preschooler to practice counting, develop problem solving skills, and successfully solve the puzzle. This game works best as originally designed - a file folder game.\n\n[NOTE: It looks like when the game was printed and assembled at Rockabye Butterfly, the original 4x4 grid was cut apart and may have been pasted to the folder in a different order. After your students complete each individual 2x2 square, it's nice to view the puzzle as a whole, showing them how each row, column, and square has only one of each picture\/number. In the example above, there are several discrepancies that would make this difficult, so be cognizant of the correct layout when cutting and pasting.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the original puzzle layout from DLTK-Holidays - be sure to visit their site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-729 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/pattys-day-sudoku.jpg\" alt=\"st patrick's day easy sudoku puzzle preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.dltk-holidays.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Solving!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105071641,"sku":"A3347","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Sudoku.jpg?v=1522781701"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-writing-amp-literacy-activities-a3750","title":"St. Patrick's Day Writing \u0026 Literacy Activities","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/2753707056.jpg\" alt=\"There be leprechauns\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2008 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Razvan Caliman\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/13594736@N00\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRazvan Caliman\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'There be leprechauns'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/13594736@N00\/2753707056\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is fast approaching and if you're in need of exciting writing and literacy center activities, we found some great ideas at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.littlegiraffes.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Giraffes Teaching Ideas\u003c\/a\u003e! You'll have to visit the original post for a full list, but here are a few of our favorites!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeprechaun Colors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this activity, students are invited to draw a picture of themselves as a leprechaun. Encourage your preschoolers to be creative and experiment with color {i.e. use more than just green}. Once their drawings are complete, students will then write a description of their leprechaun-selves using color words. For example: \"\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eMary Ann\u003c\/span\u003e is a leprechaun! She is wearing a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003egold\u003c\/span\u003e hat, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e coat, \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003eorange\u003c\/span\u003e pants, and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline\"\u003egold\u003c\/span\u003e shoes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: You might consider having students decorate a coloring page, but the apparel described would likely change  - i.e. include things like scarves, vests, etc.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Words\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003eCreate an interactive emergent reader for students to practice color word recognition. Here's an example of the first couple pages {we used a black and white clip art image from the web and word processing software to create these \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/print\/?file=Lep-Color-ER.jpg\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emock pages\u003c\/a\u003e}:\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-624\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Lep-Color-ER.jpg\" alt=\"leprechaun color word interactive emergent reader preschool literacy center activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eOn each page, have students color the corresponding part of the leprechaun with the color described and, at the end, provide a leprechaun coloring page inviting students to compile the directions and create a full color image of the leprechaun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeprechaun Traps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter reading Jana Dillon’s \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucky ‘O Leprechaun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, invite students to write or dictate the steps involved in catching a leprechaun. Consider using this cute worksheet from Rachelle at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e where students can write \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e illustrate their stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-623 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Catching-A-Leprechaun.jpg\" alt=\"how to catch a leprechaun preschool printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a \u003cem\u003efew\u003c\/em\u003e of the St. Patrick's Day writing and literacy center activities we found at Little Giraffes. Be sure to check out the full post for other fantastic ideas!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105268249,"sku":"A3750","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/2753707056.jpg?v=1522781702"},{"product_id":"weather-rainbows-st-pattys-day-a2287","title":"Weather, Rainbows, \u0026 St. Patty's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.funnydayswithmommyandmaddie.com\/2011\/03\/rainbow-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Cloud-Rainbow-Rain.jpg\" alt=\"march weather craft with cloud and rainbow rain\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Funny Days with Mommy and Maddie\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tweeted about this great craft earlier today and just couldn't help but share it here - with a few alternatives! Originally created by Amanda and Maddie of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.funnydayswithmommyandmaddie.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFunny Days with Mommy and Maddie\u003c\/a\u003e, this craft wins the \"trifecta\" of March projects - it's perfect for learning about weather {a great unit for March and the legend of the lion and the lamb!}, ideal for St. Patrick's Day {rainbows are a staple!}, and fantastic for ushering out your classroom winter decor and heralding in the spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Supply List\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard stock or cardboard cloud cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElmer's school glue or white craft paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite crepe paper, ripped into strips\/pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCard stock raindrop cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam sheets in assorted colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmanda and Maddie created their cloud by cutting the shape from a cereal box, painting it white, and covering the wet paint with strips of crepe paper. You might also consider painting the cutout with homemade fluffy paint, made from shaving cream and Elmer's school glue, to give it a \"realistic\" puffy\/cloud quality or affixing cotton balls to the wet paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original craft call for the use of the card stock raindrop cutout to create \"colored rain\" from the foam sheets. You might also consider creating the raindrops from cellophane in assorted colors - when hung from the ceiling or window, the drops act as mini suncatchers, creating bursts of color in the classroom - or old paint chips to add interesting color variations and recycle classroom materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Project Bonuses...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStringing the raindrops together will provide your students with fine motor practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider incorporating a lesson on patterning, having students practice making simple patterns as they string their raindrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this project with some weather- or St. Patrick's Day-themed literature\/poetry {depending on which unit you wish to incorporate the craft into} and your students are sure to have a ball!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.funnydayswithmommyandmaddie.com\/2011\/03\/rainbow-rain.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFunny Days with Mommy and Maddie: Rainbow Rain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105432089,"sku":"A2287","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Cloud-Rainbow-Rain.jpg?v=1522781703"},{"product_id":"rainbows-for-st-pattys-day-a3751","title":"Rainbows for St. Patty's Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eJolanthe at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/preschool-corner-rainbows-and.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHomeschool Creations\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fun lesson plan for St. Patrick's Day featuring rainbows and leprechauns! While you'll have to visit her site for the full details {printables, links, etc.} - here are a few of the highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Science of Color Mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-632 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-4.jpg\" alt=\"science rainbow color mixing st. patrick's day preschool activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: homeschoolcreations.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet up six {clear} containers in a circle. Fill alternating containers {three in total} three-quarters full with water. [NOTE: It might to fun to add in a lesson on measuring, labeling each container like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/earlylearning-eaton.blogspot.com\/2011\/02\/first-lesson-of-measurement-volume.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eones below\u003c\/a\u003e and inviting your students to 'be precise' when mixing.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IPhone-Pictures-Eaton-25-months-548.jpg\" alt=\"clear containers marked for measuring and volume preschool activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: earlylearning-eaton.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd red, yellow, and blue food coloring or liquid watercolor paints to the water in the cup, one color for each prepared container. Then have fun mixing neighboring colors, pouring one-fourth of the colored liquid from each cup into the empty container. At they end, you'll have all six colors of the rainbow and each cup will be half full of liquid.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-634 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-6.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow size sequencing preschool printable lesson\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow Size Sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the printable from Erica at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/confessionsofahomeschooler.blogspot.com\/2010\/01\/prek-letter-r.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eConfessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/a\u003e {Jolanthe provides a link to the worksheet in her resource list}, have your students practice size discrimination and sequencing by ordering the rainbow cutouts from largest to smallest, then from smallest to largest, and discussing vocabulary such as...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall, smaller, smallest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig, bigger, biggest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller than\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBigger than\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Fun Activities...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a rainbow game from Erica at Confessions of a Homeschooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll a leprechaun game from Jessica at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmeacham.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Meacham's Classroom Snapshots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreasure hunt sensory bin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM\u0026amp;M rainbow sorting mat from Jo at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.makinglearningfun.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMaking Learning Fun\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Jolanthe's site for more great links, lessons, printables, and resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105464857,"sku":"A3751","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-4.jpg?v=1522781703"},{"product_id":"last-minute-st-patricks-day-lessons-a2930","title":"Last Minute St. Patrick's Day Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is nearly upon us, but if you need a few last minute ideas {or even inspiration for next year} we found this great mini-unit designed by Rachelle of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants\u003c\/a\u003e! She offers not only the write-up of each activity, but the printables to go along with it, so be sure to check it out. Here are a few of our favorite exercises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-531 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Patterns.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock St. Patrick's Day patterning activity and printable \" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Patterning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students practice simple and complex patterning - AB\u003cem\u003eAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABC\u003cem\u003eABC\u003c\/em\u003e, AAB\u003cem\u003eAAB\u003c\/em\u003e, ABB\u003cem\u003eABB\u003c\/em\u003e, AABB\u003cem\u003eAABB\u003c\/em\u003e, and ABCD\u003cem\u003eABCD\u003c\/em\u003e - with Rachelle's shamrock printable. Your kinders can use graphic art tools to color the patterns or provide them with math manipulatives in various colors (i.e. M\u0026amp;Ms, Skittles, beads, buttons, etc.) for unlimited practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow in a Jar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover how water moves {even when it doesn't \u003cem\u003elook\u003c\/em\u003e like it's moving} with this experiment adapted from the Utah Education Network. You'll need a clear jar and hot water, as well as red, blue, and yellow food coloring. Use Rachelle's introductory discussion points to get your students involved and asking questions. Then, as you complete each step in the experiment, have your students predict what will happen and record their observations on the provided worksheet. Your students will be amazed at the outcome of this experiment!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-532 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-PV.jpg\" alt=\"shamrock themed place value St. Patrick's Day math activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Place Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your students to practice identifying place value with this fun shamrock-themed worksheet. On each problem card students are given a place value description of a number (i.e. \"I have 4 tens and 3 ones\") and asked to find the appropriate shamrock number cutout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are plenty more fantastic activities in Rachelle's St. Patrick's Day mini-unit so be sure to visit her site for the download!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105595929,"sku":"A2930","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Patterns.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"sight-word-leprechaun-coloring-page-a3350","title":"Sight Word Leprechaun Coloring Page","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-743 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Sight-Word-Leprechaun.jpg\" alt=\"sight word leprechaun St. Patrick's Day preschool printable coloring page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brilliant printable from the St. Patrick's Day mini-unit designed by Rachelle of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWhat the Teacher Wants!\u003c\/a\u003e, used as is or as inspiration for your \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e worksheet, makes a great addition to any celebration because it cultivates several skills all at once:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents learn\/review common sight and color words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents practice matching and following directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents develop the fine motor coordination and hand muscles {as they color} needed for writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only that, the printable is festive and will provide a fun learning center activity for your St. Patrick's Day classroom celebration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet \u0026amp; Activity Considerations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we mentioned before, this worksheet can be used as is or as inspiration for your own customized skill worksheet. For example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on counting skills, replace the sight words with a specified number of dots. Students will then have to count the number of dots and match it to the appropriate numeral in the key at the bottom in order to find the correct color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on simple addition\/subtraction, replace the picture sight words with problems and sight words in the key with the various answers. Students must then solve the problem to find the correct color. [The best part is, multiple problems can have the same answer so you don't have to use repeats.]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you're working on sequencing, replace the picture sight words with a step and the sight words in the key with a numeral. You will know if the students were able to put the steps in order by whether their picture has been colored correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are just a few ideas {they may or may not make sense! Sometimes you just have to \u003cem\u003esee\u003c\/em\u003e it and we, unfortunately, do not have any examples of the worksheet variations}! Be sure to visit Rachelle's full post at What the Teacher Wants! for the download and for some other fantastic St. Patrick's Day resources!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105661465,"sku":"A3350","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Sight-Word-Leprechaun.jpg?v=1522781704"},{"product_id":"rainbow-crayon-resist-paintings-a2289","title":"Rainbow Crayon Resist Paintings","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/quirkymomma.com\/2010\/preschool-crayon-painting-craft\/#more-4134\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/crayon-painting.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow crayon resist painting\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Quirky Momma\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of St. Patrick's Day {hope you're wearing green today!}, we thought this rainbow crayon resist craft from Rachel at the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/4134\/preschool-crayon-painting-craft\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Activities Blog\u003c\/a\u003e would be the perfect project for your kiddos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayola Crayons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLiquid watercolor paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaving cream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-845-art-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eArt paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn craft paper, invite your child(ren) or students to create fun patterns and designs with crayons in all colors of the rainbow! With shaving cream paint {a mixture of liquid watercolor paint and shaving cream}, have students paint over their designs with the mixture. Invite them to explore different painting tools like sponges, brushes, texture wands, scrapers, etc. The result, like those at Quirky Momma, should be vibrant rainbow prints - perfect for St. Patrick's Day {or your weather unit!}.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBe sure to visit the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidsactivitiesblog.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Activities Blog\u003c\/a\u003e for more fun and creative activities your kids will love!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734105890841,"sku":"A2289","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/crayon-painting.jpg?v=1522781706"},{"product_id":"having-fun-with-rainbows-a2931","title":"Having Fun with Rainbows","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-536  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg\" alt=\"rainbow activities for kindergarten\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: katherinemariephotography.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you sneak them into your unit on weather or add them to your St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, these rainbow-themed activities from Katherine at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/katherinemariephotography.com\/blog\/archives\/8304\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKatherine Marie Photography\u003c\/a\u003e are dynamic, unique, and fantastic! We really can't choose any favorites {everything looks like so much fun, seriously!}, so here are a few highlights!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun with Rainbows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePaint Chip Puppets\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach a craft stick and wiggle eyes to recycled paint chips to create fun puppets for pretend play. Enlist the help of your students to come up with some creative color names and act out some fun scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eClothespin Color Matching\u003c\/em\u003e. Attach strips of colored paper to a card stock cutout of the letter \"R\". Paint a clothespin to match each color and, when dry, invite your students to clip the clothespin to its appropriate spot on the cutout. To make it more challenging for your kindergartners, consider adding a sight word component. For example, create a key that corresponds one sight word with one color. Write each sight word onto an unpainted clothespin. Invite students to consult the key to figure out where to clip the clothespins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eColor Sorting \u0026amp; Math.\u003c\/em\u003e Find a plastic storage container {for sewing, etc.}, placing one colored number card - two through twelve - at the bottom of each section. Invite you students to roll a die, write down the first number, roll it a second time then add the results of both rolls together, placing an object in the appropriate space on their 'game tray'. Students should continue until they've rolled each sum and there is an object in each section on the tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more fantastic rainbow activities that can be tailored to the skill level and interests of your students, be sure to visit Katherine's full post!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734106054681,"sku":"A2931","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/copyright-katherine-marie-2977.jpg?v=1522781707"},{"product_id":"rainbow-race-game-a3016","title":"Rainbow Race Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1218 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Race-Game.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.teachingheart.net\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe found this fantastic rainbow math activity at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/rainbows.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Heart\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day, Find-a-Rainbow Day {in April!}, weather, or 'any time' lesson! As they complete the exercise, students practice making predictions, gathering data, and drawing conclusions. Here's what you'll need...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording sheet {found at Teaching Heart}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColored dice {place colored stickers on regular game dice or *create your own}\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-165-crayons.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrayons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We downloaded a die template from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sparklebox2.co.uk\/thumbs56-60\/s2b59.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSparkleBox\u003c\/a\u003e and used word processing software to add colors! {See below}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1219\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Colored-Dice-Template.jpg\" alt=\"Colors and Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.sparklebox2.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs they roll the die, students record the results until one column has been completely filled. This color is the 'winner' of the rainbow race and students can then use their collected data to answer the questions on the worksheet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit Teaching Heart for the recording sheet and lots of other great rainbow activities!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734127976473,"sku":"A3016","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Race-Game.jpg?v=1522781833"},{"product_id":"i-spy-a-shamrock-a3080","title":"I Spy A Shamrock!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/I-Spy-A-Shamrock.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Kindergarten Printable and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" title=\"I-Spy-A-Shamrock\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1595\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: differentiatedkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you gotten your St. Patrick's Day lessons together yet? We found this fabulous {FREE!} printable activity over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/differentiatedkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/lucky-cvccvccccvc-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Differentiated Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make a great addition to your plans! Here's the gist...\n\nDownload Marsha's fantastic printable, cut the shamrock cards apart, and hide them around the room. Then, send your kiddos on a scavenger hunt! When they encounter a shamrock card, invite them to identify the object displayed and sound out\/write the word on their recording sheet {also provided in the download!}. It's as simple as that! We love that it provides students with a chance to get out of their seats and we think it's a great way to assess each students' skill level since Marsha includes a variety of CVC, CCVC, and CVCC words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the free download, be sure to visit A Differentiated Kindergarten! And, as always, have a look around - Marsha offers lots of great lesson ideas\/printables for the early childhood classroom that we know you'll love!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141149209,"sku":"A3080","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/I-Spy-A-Shamrock.jpg?v=1522781912"},{"product_id":"shamrock-lotto-st-patricks-day-letter-practice-a3504","title":"Shamrock Lotto - St. Patrick's Day Letter Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1877\" title=\"Shamrock-Lotto\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Lotto.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Alphabet Game and Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: carriedawaykindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide your preschoolers with some upper and lower case letter practice using this fun game from Mrs. Davis over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/carriedawaykindergarten.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/management-monday.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCarried away in... KINDERGARTEN\u003c\/a\u003e! It's super simple {meaning your kiddos will get the hang of it super fast and will want to play it over and over!} and the shamrock theme is perfect for your St. Patrick's Day centers! Here's the gist...\n\nProvide each of your kiddos with a shamrock game mat and a paint dauber. Script upper case letters onto index cards or use word processing software to create printable cards and, placing them face down in a pile in the center of the table, invite your kiddos to take turns drawing a card, identifying the letter, and covering the matching lower case letter on their shamrock. The first player to cover their entire shamrock, wins!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eConsiderations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you don't have enough paint daubers, you could \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachpreschool.org\/2011\/07\/diy-make-your-own-dot-dabbers-for-preschool\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emake your own\u003c\/a\u003e, or have your kiddos use stickers\/other manipulatives to cover their mats!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate multiples of the upper case letter cards. If a student draws a card twice and they've already covered the letter on their game mat, they lose their turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part is - Mrs. Davis offers FREE shamrock game mats at her blog! Be sure to visit her site for this and lots of other fantastic early childhood lesson ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141181977,"sku":"A3504","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Lotto.jpg?v=1522781912"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-pots-of-treasure-a2437","title":"St. Patrick's Day - Pots of Treasure!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3700 \" title=\"St. Patrick's Day Treasure Pots\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Treasure-Pots.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Treasure Pots Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happyhomefairy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought we'd start out the week with a bang - check out this great craftivity from Julie of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhomefairy.com\/2012\/03\/03\/treasure-pots-a-fun-family-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Home Fairy\u003c\/a\u003e! Not only does it result in a fabulous St. Patrick's Day decoration for your classroom or home, it encourages your kiddos to think beyond the holiday to list the people and things they treasure in their own lives!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7174-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-black.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7192-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-yellow.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eyellow construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-20336-marker-sharpie-xfine-blk.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBlack marker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-3172-sharpie0174-metallic-permanent-marker-fine-point-silver.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSilver metallic marker\u003c\/a\u003e or white crayon\/chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-10167-economy-glue-classpack-28oz-30count-clear.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSchool glue\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the finished products to create a St. Patrick's Day wall display, covering the bulletin board in paper of rainbow colors and adding the title, \"You Don't Need A Rainbow to Find Your Pot of Gold!\", or simply invite your kiddos to take their treasure pots home to share with their families. Either way, we think it's a great reminder for children and adults alike to take time to recognize the many blessings in life!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a fun tutorial - and lots of other great projects, lesson ideas, and crafts - be sure to visit Happy Home Fairy. We recently stumbled across Julie's site and it's become a fast favorite!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-12763\/st-patrick-s-day-treasure-pots\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this project!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141214745,"sku":"A2437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Treasure-Pots.jpg?v=1522781912"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-spin-amp-graph-monsters-a3081","title":"St. Patrick's Day Spin \u0026amp; Graph Monsters","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1601\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Monster-Spin-Graph.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Math Kindergarten Worksheets and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: livelovelaughkindergarten.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out this adorable St. Patrick's Day math station created by Tammy of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/livelovelaughkindergarten.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/top-o-morning-to-ya.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLive, Love, Laugh: Everyday in Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! We just love the cutesy clip art and the early math practice. The best part - Tammy provides the worksheets for this activity for FREE at their blog!\n\nSimply print, cut out, and laminate the spinner - adding a brad and paperclip to create the actual \"spinner\" or use a pencil and paperclip like Tammy and Annie suggest. Armed with a graphing\/recording sheet, have students spin the spinner fifteen times {or another number of your choice} and record the results. When finished, invite your students to analyze their data - totaling each column, determining which monster they spun the most\/least, if any monsters were spun equal times, etc. You might also have them compare specific monster pairs using more than, less than, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor this fabulous printable activity, be sure to visit Live, Love, Laugh: Everyday in Kindergarten!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141247513,"sku":"A3081","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Monster-Spin-Graph.jpg?v=1522781913"},{"product_id":"all-the-colors-of-the-rainbow-st-patricks-day-portrait-mural-a1294","title":"All The Colors of the Rainbow - St. Patrick's Day Portrait Mural","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3491\" title=\"Rainbow-Mural\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Mural.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Theme St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: elementaryartfun.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatalie, art teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/elementaryartfun.blogspot.com\/2011\/08\/back-to-school-ideas.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esmART Class\u003c\/a\u003e, designed this vibrant display for back to school, but with it's rainbow theme we think it would make a gorgeous St. Patrick's Day display as well! Have your kiddos draw simple self-portraits for the display or you might consider... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInviting your students draw what they would look like as a leprechaun - pointed ears, hat, beard, costume, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving your kiddos think about their future and draw themselves through the lens of what they want to be when they grow up!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpounding on the pot of gold rainbow theme, encouraging your kiddos to think about the \"treasures\" in their lives and draw a picture of their hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Portrait Mural\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollage your students' portraits on the board - grouping like colors together and creating a rainbow effect. Natalie suggests assigning a different color for each table and allowing students to use a variety of graphic art tools - crayons, markers, colored pencils, etc. Add a homemade rainbow border or store-bought trimmer to the display and you're set! [NOTE: The rainbow also offers a fabulous theme for spring so this bulletin board is sure to get some mileage!]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141280281,"sku":"A1294","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Mural.jpg?v=1522781913"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-leprechaun-finder-a2438","title":"St. Patrick's Day - Leprechaun Finder","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3709   \" title=\"St Patrick's Day Leprechaun Finder\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St-Patricks-Day-Leprechaun-Finder.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Lesson Plan and Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happyhomefairy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently stumbled across Happy Home Fairy, a site created by the uber creative, Julie, and {as we previously mentioned} it's become a fast favorite! I know we featured her fabulous treasure pots only yesterday, but simply had to pass Julie's adorable leprechaun finder along too - it's one of the cutest St. Patrick's Day crafts we've come across!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-30181-array-card-stock-brights-emerald-green.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen card stock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen cellophane, holiday treat sack, or themed cling wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5097-scotch-double-sided-tape-12-x-250.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eDouble sided tape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSt. Patrick's Day stickers\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce your kiddos have put their leprechaun finders together - go on a hunt! To make it more interesting, you might consider leaving traces of gold glitter {or \"leprechaun dust\"} around the room for your little ones to find. Successful or not, your students are sure to have a blast looking in cupboards, behind bookshelves, in craft drawers, etc. to find the elusive leprechaun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this activity with the writing prompt, \"If I caught a leprechaun...\", to boost your kiddos' creativity and excitement, as well as create some fun holiday memories!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Happy Home Fairy! [NOTE: Make sure you take the time to explore all of Julie's great ideas! If you find it half as addicting as we did, you'll need to make sure you have time to spare! :)]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-12766\/st-patrick-s-day-leprechaun-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this craft!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141313049,"sku":"A2438","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St-Patricks-Day-Leprechaun-Finder.jpg?v=1522781913"},{"product_id":"if-i-caught-a-leprechaun-st-patricks-day-display-a1295","title":"If I Caught A Leprechaun... - St. Patrick's Day Display","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3496\" title=\"Leprechaun-Writing-Prompt-Bulletin-Board-Idea\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Elementary Writing Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Leprechaun-Writing-Prompt-Bulletin-Board-Ide.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kidney-garden.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cute St. Patrick's Day bulletin board from Michaele over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kidney-garden.blogspot.com\/2009\/03\/pot-of-gold-bulletin-board.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten's 3 R's\u003c\/a\u003e doubles as great writing activity for your kiddos. A bit of whimsy, a bit of writing practice, and a bit of fun all rolled into one! The prompt goes perfectly with the holiday and we know parents and peers will have a blast reading what students would do if they caught a leprechaun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSt. Patrick's Day Writing Prompt Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sky blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"If I Caught A Leprechaun...\" - Instead of traditional bulletin board letters, we like how Michaele created a larger version of the craftivity on which to display the writing prompt\/title. She created the cutouts from large pieces of construction paper and does a great job of explaining how she made them!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colorful trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' writing prompts displayed on the cutesy rainbow\/pot of gold crafts! We love the glitter detailing on the gold coins and, should your kiddos need more space to write their answers, create flaps from the black cauldrons that can be lifted for further reading! Add shamrock, gold coins, and leprechaun cutouts around the board if needed!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe love hearing from you so be sure to leave us a comment below or catch up with us on Facebook!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141378585,"sku":"A1295","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Leprechaun-Writing-Prompt-Bulletin-Board-Ide.jpg?v=1522781914"},{"product_id":"march-handwriting-amp-vocabulary-worksheets-from-paging-supermom-a3507","title":"March Handwriting \u0026amp; Vocabulary Worksheets from Paging Supermom","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1897  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/SpringHandwritingPrintable2.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and St. Patrick's Day Handwriting and Vocabulary Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.supermommoments.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recently stumbled across \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.supermommoments.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePaging Supermom\u003c\/a\u003e and can't get enough of it! The site's dynamic duo, Aimee and Bettijo, offer tons of fabulous party ideas, kids crafts, learning worksheets, and more, making the site perfect for parents and teachers alike! All of their printables are fantastic, but what caught our eye were the St. Patrick's Day and spring handwriting worksheets. Not simply a coloring page, your kiddos will have a ball as they practice tracing letters, learn new seasonal vocabulary, and build fine motor coordination!\n\nThe activity is sure to be tons of fun, but if you're looking to get some extra mileage out of these printables, here are a few suggestions...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the vocabulary word squares apart - laminating the pieces and using a binder ring to create a flip book - then invite your kiddos to use dry erase markers or crayons to get some extra tracing practice. The pages wipe clean after each use!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate three-part matching cards. Using two sets of the completed worksheets, cut the vocabulary word squares apart, leaving one set whole and cutting the second set in half so the picture and tracing strip are separate. Students can then use the full cards as a guide, working to match the right words and pictures together.\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1894\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St-Patrick-Day-Words-3PartCards.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary and Writing Practice Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample adapted from Paging Supermom printable\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the vocabulary word squares apart, separating the pictures from the tracing strips, and scripting several letters on the top of the newly created picture cards. Invite students to identify the object and select the appropriate beginning letter sound from the letters presented. [NOTE: This activity might work well in a laminated flip book format too!]\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-1896\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Spring-Handwriting-Printable-BegLetterSounds.jpg\" alt=\"Spring and St. Patrick's Day Literacy and Vocabulary Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample adapted from Paging Supermom printable\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever you decide to use these great printables, we know your kiddos will have a blast! Be sure to visit Paging Supermom for the downloads and, as always, be sure to stick around! They have a lot of great resources that you'll want to check out!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Helpful Links} to Paging Supermom:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.supermommoments.com\/2011\/02\/wheres-green\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSt. Patrick's Day Handwriting Printable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.supermommoments.com\/2011\/03\/spring-handwriting-printable\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSpring Handwriting Printable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141509657,"sku":"A3507","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/SpringHandwritingPrintable2.jpg?v=1522781915"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-shamrock-lei-craft-a2436","title":"St. Patrick's Day - Shamrock Lei Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3694 \" title=\"Clover-Lei\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Clover-Lei.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rebeccacooper.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo start off the week, we found this simple shamrock lei craft from Rebecca over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rebeccacooper.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/friday-craft-day-clover-leaf-lei.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSimple As That\u003c\/a\u003e! It really is 'simple as that' and it offers something fun for your kiddos to wear for the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft paper in assorted shades of green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle hole punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking straws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn\/string \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhile we love the simplicity of the clover leaves {and the different colored\/patterned paper Rebecca used!}, you might also consider adding other themed cutouts - gold coins, black cauldrons, rainbows, etc. - to add some visual interest and truly embody the fun of the holiday!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full craft tutorial - and lots of other great projects we know your kiddos will enjoy - be sure to visit Simple As That!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141607961,"sku":"A2436","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Clover-Lei.jpg?v=1522781915"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-leprechaun-squeeze-game-a3508","title":"St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Squeeze Game","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1914  \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Leprechaun_Squeeze_Math_Game_cover.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Math Preschool Printable\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: overthemoonbow.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDee of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/overthemoonbow.com\/leaping-leprechauns-a-freebie\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eOver the MoonBow\u003c\/a\u003e is offering this fabulous printable game {specifically for St. Patrick's Day} for FREE at her blog and we think it's a fun, festive way of providing your kiddos with numeral recognition and ordering practice over the holiday! Recommended for small \u003cem\u003eor\u003c\/em\u003e larger groups, here's the gist...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing one of the number lines provided, one player mentally selects a \"secret number\". Classmates then take turns guessing which numeral they think it is and, after each guess, the player tells them whether the number guessed is right on, too high, or too low. Dee provides cutesy clip art cutouts that can be moved along the number lines as students make their guesses. The classmate to either guess the number outright or \"squeeze\" the number between the cutouts wins and gets to select the next secret number!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe know your students will have a blast with this number game! Be sure to visit Over the MoonBow for the free download - and, while you're there, take some time to look around. Dee offers tons of great resources for the early childhood classroom!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141640729,"sku":"A3508","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Leprechaun_Squeeze_Math_Game_cover.jpg?v=1522781915"},{"product_id":"rainbow-jello-sensory-tub-for-st-patricks-day-a3896","title":"Rainbow Jello Sensory Tub for St. Patrick's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-1674 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Gelatin-Sensory-Tub.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Science Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to switch up your sensory table for St. Patrick's Day? This idea from Allison over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2012\/02\/rainbow-gelatin-sensory-tub.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e is not for the faint of heart (or for those without a drop cloth), but we guarantee that your kiddos will have an absolute blast with it! While dry materials - pasta, beans, confetti, rice, etc. - are fun to play with, consider providing your preschoolers with a chance to explore something completely different. Squishy. Cold. Sticky. Wiggly. There's nothing better than rainbow jello to spice up your sensory table!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllison offers some great suggestions for assembling your own jello sensory tub, so be sure to head over to No Time For Flash Cards for the full activity post!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141706265,"sku":"A3896","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Gelatin-Sensory-Tub.jpg?v=1522781916"},{"product_id":"fun-with-leprechaun-messages-a3085","title":"Fun with Leprechaun Messages","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-1630 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/free_leprechaun_shutterstock_421171571.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy and Reading Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Pagina, Shutterstock\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to review proper sentence structure and punctuation with this fun St. Patrick's Day lesson from Rebecca Banks, feature lesson plan contributor over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lessonplanspage.com\/lastpatricksdayleprechaunpunctuationmessagep-htm\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHotChalk®\u003c\/a\u003e. We love the bit of whimsy and \"magic\" surrounding this exercise and we know your kinders will appreciate it too! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of the holiday, construct a message from your friendly classroom leprechaun for your kiddos to discover during morning meeting. Rebecca suggests staging the area a little bit - adding green glitter and perhaps a few 'footprints' or a scrap of green cloth by an open window - to draw your students' attention. Using the message from the leprechaun (written using focus sight words\/vocabulary), have your students review letter recognition, sentence structure, punctuation, etc., then read the note together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRebecca recommends adding a sweet component to the activity (which we \u003c\/em\u003eknow\u003cem\u003e your kinders will love), so be sure to check out the full lesson idea at HotChalk®!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141739033,"sku":"A3085","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/free_leprechaun_shutterstock_421171571.jpg?v=1522781916"},{"product_id":"find-your-pot-of-gold-st-patricks-day-bulletin-board-idea-a1298","title":"Find Your Pot of Gold! - St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3533\" title=\"Pot of Gold BBI (1)\" alt=\"Elementary St. Patrick's Day Motivation Craft and Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pot-of-Gold-BBI-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eShamrocks. Rainbows. Pots of Gold. There are so many fun decoration ideas for St. Patrick's Day! We found this fabulous craft idea over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/happyhomefairy.com\/2012\/03\/03\/treasure-pots-a-fun-family-craft\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHappy Home Fairy\u003c\/a\u003e and thought it would make the perfect inspiration for a holiday bulletin board design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-3534 \" title=\"Treasure-Pot\" alt=\"Kindergarten St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Treasure-Pot.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: happyhomefairy.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTreasure Pots\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet student's in a festive mood by inviting them to brainstorm the many blessings in their lives - the people, things, etc. they're thankful for. Have them transfer each item on their list to a gold coin cutout and \"fill up\" a black cauldron to add to the bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTreasure Pot Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastel rainbow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"You Don't Need A Rainbow To Find Your Pot of Gold!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange shamrock cutouts - created from various shades of green craft paper - around the outside of the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your student's pots of gold!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141771801,"sku":"A1298","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Pot-of-Gold-BBI-1.jpg?v=1522781916"},{"product_id":"streamers-for-st-patricks-day-a2439","title":"Streamers for St. Patrick's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3716   \" title=\"SPD rainbow streamers\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/SPD-rainbow-streamers-e1331847253948.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: becausebabiesgrowup.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adorable streamer craft from Amber over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/becausebabiesgrowup.com\/2009\/03\/saint-patricks-day-streamers.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBecause Babies Grow Up\u003c\/a\u003e is the perfect compliment to your St. Patrick's Day festivities! It's colorful, provides a chance for active play, and is quite simple to craft!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall white paper plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon or streamers in rainbow colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-320-staplers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eStapler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmber was able to find St. Patrick's Day themed paper plates, but plain white paper plates will do too! Simply extend the craft, inviting your kiddos to...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraw shamrocks using markers or other graphic art tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorate the plate with St. Patrick's Day themed stickers or stamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut shamrocks from green construction paper or craft foam to glue around the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...or whatever else you might come up with in order to make the streamers a bit more festive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this craft with some traditional Irish music - and perhaps a dance or two (you might learn and teach your students basic steps then invite them to take turns coming up with different combinations) - and you're kiddos are sure to have a blast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project tutorial, be sure to visit Because Babies Grow Up!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141804569,"sku":"A2439","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/SPD-rainbow-streamers-e1331847253948.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"product_id":"paint-your-own-rainbow-inspirational-bulletin-board-idea-a1299","title":"Paint Your Own Rainbow - Inspirational Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-3543\" alt=\"Motivational and Inspirational Elementary Bulletin Board Idea\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Paint-Your-Own-Rainbow.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: chincolle.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were thrilled when Jaime, elementary art teacher and creator of the blog, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chincolle.blogspot.com\/2010\/10\/paint-your-own-rainbow.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChin Colle\u003c\/a\u003e, gave us the go ahead to share this awesome design with our readers! Isn't it fabulous?! Not only are the vibrant colors super attractive and inviting, the purpose of the bulletin board will make it a hit in \u003cem\u003eany \u003c\/em\u003elearning space!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbig\u003eWhat does it mean to paint your own rainbow?\u003c\/big\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what Jaime had to say... To paint your own rainbow means that \"you reach for your goals; that you are independent; a free thinker; above peer pressure.\" To inspire her students to reach for their dreams, Jaime invited them to write one of their goals onto a colored butterfly cutout and place it on the board (writing side down to keep it all anonymous) as a reminder to keep working toward their dreams! We just \u003cem\u003elove\u003c\/em\u003e the concept!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePaint Your Own Rainbow Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Paint Your Own Rainbow!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e None needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love how Jaime carried on the theme, creating the rainbow in the shape of a paint stroke. You might attempt to cut and piece together bulletin board paper, but we suggest using craft paint to paint the rainbow and paint brush directly onto the yellow background paper! When dry, add your students' dream butterfly cutouts to the rainbow. We just love the 3D effect!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141837337,"sku":"A1299","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Paint-Your-Own-Rainbow.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-craft-showcase-from-no-time-for-flash-cards-a2440","title":"St. Patrick's Day Craft Showcase from No Time For Flash Cards!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3724  \" title=\"15-St.-Patricks-Day-Crafts-For-Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/15-St.-Patricks-Day-Crafts-For-Kids.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Crafts for Kids and Crafts for Preschoolers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.notimeforflashcards.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're in a bind, Allison of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.notimeforflashcards.com\/2012\/03\/15-st-patricks-day-crafts-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eNo Time For Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e has put together a fabulous St. Patrick's Day showcase - featuring fifteen fantastic crafts and activities that we know your kiddos will love! Here are a few of our favorites... \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLucky Gold Hunt.\u003c\/em\u003e Help your kiddos brush up on their counting skills with this fun game! Hide gold coins all around the classroom and set your students loose, inviting them to find a specific number of pieces. Allison suggests providing each child with a game mat to fill up so that your kiddos can easily keep track how many pieces they've collected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePotato Printing.\u003c\/em\u003e Your students will be amazed that something that normally belongs in the kitchen can be such good fun at craft time! Have your kiddos experiment making prints with both paint and ink pads, perhaps introducing several other fruits and vegetables {celery, carrots, oranges, etc.} for print comparisons...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRainbow Gelatin.\u003c\/em\u003e This is our favorite by far! Delight your kiddos' little hands with a sensory tub full of squishy, sticky, giggly jello! In rainbow colors for St. Patrick's Day, consider hiding plastic shamrocks or gold coins for your students to search for, sort, and count!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor lots of other fabulous ideas, be sure to visit No Time For Flash Cards!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734141935641,"sku":"A2440","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/15-St.-Patricks-Day-Crafts-For-Kids.jpg?v=1522781917"},{"product_id":"fun-with-rainbows-chenille-stem-sculptures-a2443","title":"Fun with Rainbows - Chenille Stem Sculptures","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-3742 \" title=\"Rainbow Wire Sculpture\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Wire-Sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"Spring Weather Rainbow Craft for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: rocketcreek.wordpress.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e{Rainbows are fun at any time of year, but they seem to be perfect for spring ~ perhaps as part of a weather unit or even as a fun transition from St. Patrick's Day festivities. There are so many fun and colorful projects floating around and we thought we'd pass some of them along for your inspiration folder or even as a compliment to your lesson plans!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out these awesome chenille stem sculptures from Alyson over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/rocketcreek.wordpress.com\/2012\/03\/09\/rainbow-garden-wire-sculptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e{ Rocket Creek }\u003c\/a\u003e! There's lots of creativity, fine motor coordination, and fun to be inspired by this project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled egg cartons or Styrofoam bricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17837-chenille-stems-pack-of-1000.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChenille stems in assorted colors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarious \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft embellishments\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2249-bucket-o-beads-multi-mix.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebeads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-495-feathers-bright-hues.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efeathers\u003c\/a\u003e, toothpicks, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2816-assorted-buttons-16-oz-in-plastic-bucket.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebuttons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17866-pom-pons-assorted-12-inch.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epom poms\u003c\/a\u003e, etc. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have old Styrofoam laying around, this can be a great way to get rid of it, but egg cartons work just as well and we love the added component - showing your kiddos how they can reuse\/repurpose items for other projects! The bright rainbow colors and opportunity for your kiddos to express their creativity in a unique way make this a must-do project for spring!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project details - lots of pictures and fun extension ideas - be sure to head on over to { Rocket Creek }!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/bundle-13104\/rainbow-chenille-stem-sculptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClick here to view the suggested products for this project!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734142197785,"sku":"A2443","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Rainbow-Wire-Sculpture.jpg?v=1522781919"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/pac66131_l.jpg?v=1530027890","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/holiday-st-patricks-day\/category-worksheets.oembed?page=9","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}