{"title":"St. Patrick's Day Lesson Plans","description":"","products":[{"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"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":"melted-bead-rainbow-magnet-a2635","title":"Melted Bead Rainbow Magnet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-5075 \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Melted-Bead-Rainbow-Magnet.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: icanteachmychild.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day at home or perhaps used as a fun party favor for the classroom, these melted bead rainbows from Jenae over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.icanteachmychild.com\/2013\/03\/melted-bead-rainbow-magnet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eI Can Teach My Child\u003c\/a\u003e are simply adorable! We love the idea of inviting your kiddos to sort their own beads. Perhaps you might provide them with a simple color sorting mat or a color counting\/sorting mat so they'll gather the correct number of beads needed. {See the examples below.}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"Rainbow Craft for Kids and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Color-Sorting-Mat.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample bead color sorting mat. Students simply place the beads on the circle of the corresponding color.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"printable\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Kids Craft and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Rainbow-Bead-Sorting-and-Counting.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample bead sorting and counting mat. Students sort beads into columns, only placing beads in the squares that are colored. When finished, have your kiddos count the number in each column and write the totals in the spaces provided.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also love how the aluminum pie pan serves a dual purpose - first as a guide for creating the rainbow arc and second as an oven safe container for melting the beads!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full project post, be sure to visit I Can Teach My Child!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734178537497,"sku":"A2635","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Melted-Bead-Rainbow-Magnet.jpg?v=1522782139"},{"product_id":"shamrock-sight-word-search-a4050","title":"Shamrock Sight Word Search","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2911 \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin and Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Sensory-Sight-Word-Search.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: childcarelandblog.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKick off your St. Patrick's Day lessons with this fun sensory sight word search from Shelley over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.childcarelandblog.com\/2012\/03\/shamrock-sight-word-search.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChildCareLand.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete with FREE printable shamrock templates, all you need to do is fill a bin with shredded green construction paper, print your chosen focus sight words onto the shamrock cutouts, and hide them in the paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we know your kiddos will have a blast searching through the paper shreds, you might also consider adding a printing element. Create a recording sheet {like the example below}; once your students find a sight word shamrock, invite them to match it to the corresponding entry on the page, trace the word, and practice writing it on the line. Students continue this process until all of the sight words are found!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2910 \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Sight-Word-Search.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample recording sheet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor a great instructional video and the free shamrock template, be sure to visit ChildCareLand.com!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734178603033,"sku":"A4050","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Sensory-Sight-Word-Search.jpg?v=1522782139"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-literacy-activities-a3235","title":"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre you ready for St. Patrick's Day in a few weeks? If you're struggling to come up with new center ideas or simply have a few 'gaps' in your lesson plans that need to be filled, we've been on the lookout for fun and simple activities you might consider working on with your kinders...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2795 \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Centers and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/st-patricks-day-rhyming-activity.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we first entered the educational blogosphere, Vanessa's teacher\/parent resource site, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/st-patricks-day-literacy-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e, became a fast favorite! Full of colorful and engaging lesson ideas - as well as FREE printables - Vanessa's site is one of the first stops we make when looking for new and inspiring activities. Recently, she posted some new St. Patrick's Day literacy activities that help support early literacy\/Common Core standards and the activities do not disappoint! You'll have to visit Pre-K Pages for the full lesson + printables, but here's a sneak peek at the great resources you'll find...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWorking with syllables? Provide your kiddos with some 'pot of gold' syllable counting practice. Presented with pictures on pots of gold, students are invited to identify the picture\/word, count the number syllables in the word, and place the corresponding number of gold coins next to it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing rhyming words? Try the 'pot of gold' rhyming activity {pictured above}. Students are invited to identify the pictures on the pots of gold and find the gold coin cutouts with the corresponding rhyming words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePracticing beginning letter sounds? Consider the 'pot of gold' beginning sounds activity. Provided with pots of gold labeled with letters, students are invited to find the gold coin cutouts with the corresponding beginning sounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[NOTE: Not only are the activities great - we also love how Vanessa set them up, so be sure to take note when you visit her site!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo check out and grab a copy of these fabulous holiday literacy centers, be sure to visit Pre-K Pages. And, while you're there, be sure to check out the rest of Vanessa's amazing resources!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734178635801,"sku":"A3235","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/st-patricks-day-rhyming-activity.jpg?v=1522782140"},{"product_id":"pot-of-gold-word-families-a3236","title":"Pot of Gold Word Families","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAre you ready for St. Patrick’s Day in a few weeks? If you’re struggling to come up with new center ideas or simply have a few ‘gaps’ in your lesson plans that need to be filled, we’ve been on the lookout for fun and simple activities you might consider working on with your kinders…\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2802\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Pot-of-Gold-Word-Families.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: applesandabcs.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn keeping with the 'pot of gold' theme from yesterday, we found this fun word family activity shared by Michelle of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/applesandabcs.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/pots-of-gold-word-families-for-march.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eApples and ABCs\u003c\/a\u003e. The little pots are just darling and repurposing pogs to look like gold coins is simply genius! Plus, we love the idea of actually sorting, filling, and recording!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course, with some free clip art and word processing software, this activity can always be adapted to worksheet form as well! See the example below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\" wp-image-2801   \" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Literacy Center and Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Pot-of-Gold-Word-Families.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003eExample worksheet version\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor the full lesson post and a peek at Michelle's activity recording sheet, be sure to visit Apples and ABCs!ivity can always be adapted to worksheet form as well!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734178799641,"sku":"A3236","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Pot-of-Gold-Word-Families.jpg?v=1522782140"},{"product_id":"colorful-st-patricks-day-wreath-craft-a2636","title":"Colorful St. Patrick's Day Wreath Craft","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-5079\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Wreath Craft for Kids and Math Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/st_patricks_day_wreath.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: activityvillage.co.uk\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd some color to your classroom for the holiday with one of these vibrant wreaths from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.activityvillage.co.uk\/st_patricks_day_wreath.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eActivity Village\u003c\/a\u003e! Simple to create, the rainbow+shamrock theme makes this decoration perfect for St. Patrick's Day and is sure to keep your little crafters occupied!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eCraft considerations...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 13px;\"\u003eWhile the original craft calls for card stock to create the wreath, you might consider using a paper plate! With the center cut out, you'll have the perfect wreath ring to decorate! [And the wavy edge will add visual interest!]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperiment with different art mediums when creating the rainbow - e.g. liquid watercolor paints, oil pastels, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cometogetherkids.com\/2011\/07\/kool-aid-painting.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ekool aid paint\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind and print different shamrock templates onto card stock. Cut them out and cut each template in half. Have an impromptu symmetry lesson, inviting your students to fold pieces of green paper, trace the template\/cut the design on the fold, and open the new cutout to reveal a full shamrock that is the same on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowever you decide to tackle this craft, the finished products are sure to add a nice touch to your classroom decor this St. Patrick's Day! Be sure to head over to Activity Village for the full project details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734178832409,"sku":"A2636","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/st_patricks_day_wreath.jpg?v=1522782141"},{"product_id":"10-great-prompts-st-patricks-day-writing-fun-a3237","title":"10 Great Prompts - St. Patrick's Day Writing Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe St. Patrick's Day holiday offers some fun opportunities for providing your kinders with a bit of writing practice. Here are some cute prompts that we know your kiddos will have fun with!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2816\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-1.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: kindersuperkids.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete with free prompt cards for your writing center, Nora provides six great writing ideas - everything from how to find a lucky clover to what they might do with a pot of gold - over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/kindersuperkids.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/freebie-st-patricks-day-writing-prompt.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKindergarten SuperKids\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2817\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: madebyteachers.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKindergartners love mysteries! This printable from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyteachers.com\/free\/328-if-i-were-a-leprechaun-writing-activity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade By Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e will have your little ones plotting where they might hide their pot of gold!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2818\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsbumgardners1stgradeclass.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeprechauns are notorious for their mischievous ways! This book idea from Kelly over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsbumgardners1stgradeclass.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Bumgardner's 1st Grade Class\u003c\/a\u003e will help your kinders spin a tale about the day a leprechaun came to school!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2819\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-4.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit from Teri over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/catch-leprechaun-writing-craftivity.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e {complete with adorable crafts and sold at her Teachers Pay Teachers site!} invites students to think about how they would catch a wily leprechaun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2820\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-5.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine a yummy snack with a writing activity using this idea from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/mrsmorrowskindergarteners.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Morrow's Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e! We know your kinders will love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to visit these fabulous blogs for the full lesson idea!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179192857,"sku":"A3237","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Writing-1.jpg?v=1522782143"},{"product_id":"3-gorgeous-st-patricks-day-craftivities-a4052","title":"3 Gorgeous St. Patrick's Day Craftivities!","description":"\u003cp\u003eRainbows and leprechauns and shamrocks, oh my! We've been finding some adorable St. Patrick's Day themed lessons and thought we'd pass along these fabulous craftivities - we know your kiddos will love them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2919\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Rainbow-Adjectives.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute are these rainbow adjective craftivities from Teri of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/acupcakefortheteacher.blogspot.com\/2012\/04\/namebows-and-easy-pattern-freebie.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eA Cupcake for the Teacher\u003c\/a\u003e?! A great way to practice describing words as well as colorful decor for the classroom - a win, win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2921\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Writing Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Shamrock-Writing.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvite your kiddos to show how lucky they are with this adorable shamrock craft from Sarah of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgraderatlast.blogspot.com\/2012\/02\/shamrock-shenanigans.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grader...at Last\u003c\/a\u003e! While simple, we absolutely love the patterned paper shamrock and the hand-drawn illustrations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2920\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Craft and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Shamrock-Garden.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lisastorms.typepad.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother way for your kiddos to show how lucky they are, this adorable shamrock garden from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lisastorms.typepad.com\/lisa-storms\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-continued.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLisa Storms\u003c\/a\u003e is not only gorgeous, it's a great way for them to practice their writing skills!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAren't these craftivities great?! Be sure to visit each post to get the full details!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179225625,"sku":"A4052","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Rainbow-Adjectives.jpg?v=1522782143"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-poetry-anchor-chart-fun-a4053","title":"St. Patrick's Day Poetry \u0026 Anchor Chart Fun!","description":"\u003cp\u003eCentered around such mischievous and whimsical characters, St. Patrick's Day offers a lovely opportunity to introduce some fun poetry to your preschoolers! We especially enjoy these selections, and the colorful way in which they're displayed, found at several of our favorite blogs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/DSCF1442.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/firstgradefresh.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/classroom-happenings.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade Fresh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2926 aligncenter\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Poem-2.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive Lucky Clovers\u003c\/em\u003e via Jeffco Public Schools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2927 aligncenter\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Poetry Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Poem-3.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI Want To Catch A Leprechaun\u003c\/em\u003e via \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingblogaddict.com\/2012\/03\/i-want-to-catch-leprechaun.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeaching Blog Addict\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe holiday also provides a great opportunity for some fun classroom discussions! Check out the four adorable anchor charts created by Vickie over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/plantspress.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/lucky-leprechauns.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Plant's Press\u003c\/a\u003e. Exploring everything from what your kiddos would do if they found a pot of gold to what your students are lucky to have, we know these will spark some great conversations!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-2928\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Anchor Chart and Preschool Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Anchor-Chart.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: plantspress.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor all of these great lesson ideas - and for the rest of Vickie's festive anchor charts - be sure to visit these fantastic blogs!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179291161,"sku":"A4053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/DSCF1442.jpg?v=1522782144"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-math-center-pot-of-gold-numerals-a3238","title":"St. Patrick's Day Math Center - Pot of Gold Numerals","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-2825\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Math Kindergarten Lesson Plan\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Math-Center.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: growingkinders.blogspot.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow fun is this pot of gold math activity from Kathleen over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/growingkinders.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/leprechaunsbetter-late-than-never.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Kinders\u003c\/a\u003e?! Simple to put together, your kinders will have a blast as they practice numeral recognition - 1 through 100!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe picture is pretty self-explanatory, but here's the gist. Use a permanent marker to print numbers onto gold gems\/vase filler, placing them in a large cauldron. Providing your kinders with a number grid, invite them to pull a gem from the cauldron, identify the number on the gem, and color the corresponding number on their grid. Have them repeat the process until they've colored in their entire worksheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSimple, right?! For this activity and lots of other great St. Patrick's Day center ideas, be sure to visit Growing Kinders!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179356697,"sku":"A3238","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Math-Center.jpg?v=1522782144"},{"product_id":"rainbow-streamer-maraca-craft-for-st-patricks-day-a2638","title":"Rainbow Streamer Maraca Craft for St. Patrick's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-large wp-image-5091\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Music Craft for Kids\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.-Patricks-Day-Streamer-Music-Maker-Craft.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: fantasticfunandlearning.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for a fun craft to include in your St. Patrick's Day lesson plans, check out this fun streamer+maraca craft created by Shaunna over at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fantasticfunandlearning.com\/rainbow-and-bits-of-gold-streamer-craft-for-kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFantastic Fun \u0026amp; Learning\u003c\/a\u003e! Made using a recycled water bottle, some colorful ribbon, and painted dried beans - your classroom is sure to be full of festive color and music for the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a fun extension, pair these vibrant music makers with a cutesy St. Patrick's Day rhyme, poem, or song. Your kiddos can shake, swirl, and move in time as they read\/recite the words together!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo grab your own copy of the craft directions, be sure to visit Fantastic Fun \u0026amp; Learning. We know your kiddos will have a blast with this project!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734179422233,"sku":"A2638","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.-Patricks-Day-Streamer-Music-Maker-Craft.jpg?v=1522782144"},{"product_id":"how-to-catch-a-leprechaun-printable-graphic-organizer-a4505","title":"FREE \"How To Catch A Leprechaun\" Printable Graphic Organizer","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanning to have your kiddos write about catching tricky little Leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day? Here's a printable that will help them organize their thoughts! Featuring the first, then, next, etc. format, as well as a simple festive theme, this printable would make a great pre-writing exercise!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734198099993,"sku":"A4505","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St-Patricks-Day-Writing-Prompt-Graphic-Organizer-Printable.jpg?v=1569291590"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-rainbow-craftivity-with-free-writing-prompt-worksheets-a6975","title":"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craftivity with FREE Writing Prompt Worksheets","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craftivity\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-craft-complete.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Craftivity for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day festivities would not be complete without a brightly colored rainbow! The rainbow craftivity featured on \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/st-patricks-day-craftivity-free-writing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e is sure to be a hit with your kiddos. So break out the crayons and the fruit loops and let's get started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eRainbow pattern\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eWhite construction paper clouds\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBlack construction paper pots\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eYellow construction paper coins\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCrayons\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eFruit Loops\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eGlue\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eCotton balls or coffee filters\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Craftivity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with a rainbow pattern copied onto white paper. They will each also need a white cloud, a black pot and several yellow coins. Depending on the age of your kiddos, you could have these already cut out for them, or you could provide them with a template to trace and cut out themselves. Alisha provides links to patterns for the rainbow, the cloud and the pot on her site \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/st-patricks-day-craftivity-free-writing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith supplies in hand, talk about the colors of the rainbow as a class and then turn them loose to color in their rainbows with crayon. Once the coloring is finished, have them glue their white cloud to one end of the rainbow and the block pot and yellow coins to the other end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, provide each child with a collection of fruit loops and have them sort the cereal by color. After they've completed sorting the fruit loops, instruct your kiddos to glue them onto their rainbows by color. The spacing of the fruit loops is up to the students. You may want to provide an example of each so they can decide how they want their finished rainbow to look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craftivity in Action\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/rainbow-craft-process.jpg\" alt=\"Rainbow Craftivity for Kids in Action\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final step in the rainbow craftivity is to add a little 'life' to the cloud. This can be done by gluing on cotton balls or coffee filters, whichever you have handy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with the super cute rainbow craftivity, Alisha provides 4 different (and FREE) writing prompt \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/st-patricks-day-craftivity-free-writing.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eworksheets\u003c\/a\u003e you can use to complete your St. Patrick's Day lesson! Be sure to stop by her site to get your free copies. Here are 2 examples:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"A Rainbow Is...St. Patrick's Day Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/a-rainbow-is-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"A Rainbow Is...Worksheet for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"If I Saw a Rainbow St. Patrick's Day Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/if-i-saw-a-rainbow-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"If I Saw a Rainbow Worksheet for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: The Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow cute would it be to have your students complete different worksheets. Then use their creative writing along with their rainbows to create a St. Patrick's Day bulletin board display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/thebubblyblondeteacher.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eThe Bubbly Blonde\u003c\/a\u003e soon! Alisha has put together an incredible collection of ideas you will definitely want to check out!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206521369,"sku":"A6975","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/rainbow-craft-complete.jpg?v=1522782306"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-fraction-leprechaun-freebie-with-bonus-writing-worksheet-a6977","title":"St. Patrick's Day Fraction Leprechaun FREEbie, with Bonus Writing Worksheet","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fraction Leprechaun Freebie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fraction-leprechaun-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Leprechaun Freebie for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Firsties\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a way to incorporate St. Patrick's Day into your Math lessons? Then check out this fraction FREEbie provided by Lisa over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/growingfirsties.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/fraction-leprechaun-freebie-giveaway.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e! It's a great way for your kiddos to practice simple fractions and there's also a writing assignment included as an added bonus!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFraction Leprechauns\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each of your kiddos with a copy of the leprechaun to color however they wish. Once they are finished, have them cut the leprechaun in half (up the line in the center of the page).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fraction Leprechaun Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/fraction-leprechaun.jpg\" alt=\"Leprechaun Worksheet for Fraction Practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Firsties\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will keep the left half of their leprechaun and switch their right half with another student (if your students are confused on the whole left and right concept, you can tell them they will be switching the half with the smile).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the switching is complete, have your students glue the two halves to a piece of green construction paper. Then have them fill out the label provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/growingfirsties.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/fraction-leprechaun-freebie-giveaway.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e with the name they chose for their new leprechaun and their own names. Lisa also provides the leprechaun worksheet divided in fourths if you think your kiddos already have a strong grasp on the 1\/2 fraction. What a cute and festive way to practice fractions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Fraction Leprechaun Worksheet\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Fraction-Leprechauns-Finished.jpg\" alt=\"Leprechaun Worksheet for Fraction Practice Completed\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Firsties\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraction Leprechaun Writing Extension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're so inclined (and who wouldn't be after creating the super cute leprechauns?!), Lisa provides a FREE printable writing \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/growingfirsties.blogspot.com\/2013\/02\/fraction-leprechaun-freebie-giveaway.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eworksheet\u003c\/a\u003e your kiddos can use to tell all about the adventures of the leprechaun they created! With their mismatched leprechauns as inspiration, the writing assignment is sure to be creative!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fraction Leprechaun Writing Extension\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-adventures-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"Writing Extension for the Fraction Leprechaun\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Growing Firsties\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eBe sure to check out \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/growingfirsties.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGrowing Firsties\u003c\/a\u003e soon. Lisa's ideas and resources are sure to become a favorite!\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206586905,"sku":"A6977","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/fraction-leprechaun-cover.jpg?v=1522782306"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-abc-order-activity-freebie-a6979","title":"St. Patrick's Day ABC Order Activity FREEbie","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day ABC Order Activity FREEbie\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St.Patrick's-Day-Preview.jpg\" alt=\"ABC Order Activity for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Teaching with Love \u0026amp; Laughter\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's crazy to think that St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, as in two weeks away!! If you're looking for a way to incorporate a little St. Patrick's Day cheer into your lessons, check out this \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/teachingwithloveandlaughter.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/st-patricks-day-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFREEbie\u003c\/a\u003e provided by Lori over at Teaching with Love \u0026amp; Laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABC Order activity is a great way for your kiddos to practice alphabet ordering and writing simple sentences! The cards and worksheet are provided for you FREE of charge and the option is given to use just 6 words or all 12, depending on the age of your youngsters. Be sure to visit Lori's \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/teachingwithloveandlaughter.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/st-patricks-day-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e to get your copy and lesson ready to go today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206619673,"sku":"A6979","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/St.Patrick_s-Day-Preview.jpg?v=1522782306"},{"product_id":"singing-time-simple-st-patricks-day-game-a6980","title":"Singing Time: Simple St. Patrick's Day Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Singing Time: Simple St. Patrick's Day Game!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/singing-time-cover.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Singing Time Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Family Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there is one thing I learned from volunteering in a preschool class at church, it's that it is darn near impossible to get the kids excited to sing! Nine times out of ten the only voices carrying through the room were the teachers, and I certainly wasn't keeping anyone in tune. :) If you're looking for a simple way to boost the level of excitement during singing practice, check out this cute game featured by Linda over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2014\/03\/singing-time-st-patricks-day-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSinging Time Game\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the game ready to play is relatively simple. All you need is a file folder, tape and 16 paper circles (6 with shamrocks and 10 with smiley faces). Linda even describes how to make the circles \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/2014\/03\/easy-energetic-st-patricks-day-game-for.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Singing Time Game Step 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/file-folder-smileys.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1 for Assembling Singing Time Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Family Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the circles are ready to go, place a small piece of tape on each one (on the same side as the smiley faces and shamrocks you created). Masking tape or blue painter's tape would probably be the easiest kind of tape to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Singing Time Game Step 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/smileys-tape.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2 for Assembling Singing Time Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Family Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the tape in place, position the circles across both sides of the inside of your file folder, making sure to space out the shamrocks. Then numbers the circles in order, 1-16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Singing Time Game Step 3\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/file-folder-numbers.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3 for Assembling Singing Time Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Family Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext, make a list of the songs you want to practice with your kiddos. And then you are ready to play! Start out by singing the first song on your list. Then, have a child pick a number in the file folder to turn over. If the child picks a smiley face they get to practice the same song again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Singing Time Game Step 4\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/smiley-turned-over.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4 for Assembling Singing Time Game\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Family Fun\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the child picks a shamrock, it's time to move on to the next song. Continue in this manner of singing and then turning over a number until you've finished practicing all the songs on your list. What a great way to add a little excitement to singing practice! I wish I had stumbled onto this little gem when I was teaching!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.littlefamilyfun.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLittle Family Fun\u003c\/a\u003e to check out all of Linda's great ideas!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206652441,"sku":"A6980","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/singing-time-cover.jpg?v=1522782307"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-game-tally-marks-practice-a6981","title":"St. Patrick's Day Game - Tally Marks Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Game Tally Marks Practice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Happy-St.-Patricks-Day-game.jpg\" alt=\"Tally Marks Game for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your student's into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with this super cute game created by Kathy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e. Perfect for the upcoming holiday and a great way to make practicing tally marks fun! Everything you need is provided by Kathy FREE of charge. Be sure to swing by her \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-game.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esite\u003c\/a\u003e to get your game ready to play today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206685209,"sku":"A6981","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Happy-St.-Patricks-Day-game.jpg?v=1522782307"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-toddler-kit-with-free-printables-a6983","title":"St. Patrick's Day Toddler Kit with FREE Printables","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Toddler Printables\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/st.patricks-day-tot-kit.jpg\" alt=\"Toddler Printables for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Lawteedah\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith St. Patrick's Day only two weeks away, we've been searching high and low for great ideas you could easily incorporate into your lessons. If you are an early childhood teacher focusing on toddlers, the FREE \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lawteedah.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-tot-kit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSt. Patrick's Day Kit\u003c\/a\u003e put together by Lauren over at Lawteedah would be perfect!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes five different printables that will have your kiddos practicing the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompleting Puzzles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe St. Patrick's Day theme adds to the fun as your kids repeatedly practice these important early childhood skills. Be sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lawteedah.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-day-tot-kit.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLawteedah\u003c\/a\u003e to retrieve your printables soon. Leprechaun Day is just days away!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206717977,"sku":"A6983","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/st.patricks-day-tot-kit.jpg?v=1522782307"},{"product_id":"leprechaun-fun-for-st-patricks-day-a6985","title":"Leprechaun Fun for St. Patrick's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Leprechaun Fun for St. Patrick's Day!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-fun-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Leprechaun Activities for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a way to add a little leprechaun fun into your upcoming math lessons? Deanna over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/more-leprechaun-fun-and-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e put together a few ideas you will definitely want to check out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Shares Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fair shares idea is a great way to get your kiddos to work on dividing equally, a skill that many little ones struggle with. Have your students draw a 'rainbow card' and then count out that many pieces of 'gold' (Deanna recommends Corn Pops for the gold, but anything yellow would do the trick!). Then, have them divide the gold to see if it can be done equally and record their findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Fair Shares Books for St. Patrick's Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/share-gold-worksheet.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Dividing Equally Activity\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeprechaun Drawings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe LOVE Deanna's idea for showing your kiddos how to draw using shapes!! If you struggle with getting your youngsters to understand that drawing can be more than just stick figures, check out the success Deanna has with the shape idea. Here is the example she used with her class:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Drawing with Shapes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/drawing-demo.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing a Leprechaun Using Shapes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow check out the drawings a few of her students did. Pretty impressive looking leprechauns!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Student St. Patrick's Day Drawings with Shapes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-drawings.jpg\" alt=\"Students Leprechaun Drawings Using Shapes\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Mrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRainbow Candy Math\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeanna also provides a FREEbie with her leprechaun ideas that you will definitely want to check out. The FREEbie will give your kiddos a chance to practice their addition skills in a very colorful way! It can be found \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/more-leprechaun-fun-and-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. With just the printable, some crayons and a bag of skittles, your activity will be ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mrsjumpsclass.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Jump's Class\u003c\/a\u003e soon to check out her amazing blog!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206750745,"sku":"A6985","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/leprechaun-fun-cover.jpg?v=1522782308"},{"product_id":"shamrocks-rainbows-fine-motor-skill-practice-a6984","title":"Shamrocks \u0026 Rainbows - Fine Motor Skill Practice","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Shamrocks \u0026amp; Rainbows - Fine Motor Skill Practice\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrocks-and-Rainbows.jpg\" alt=\"Fine Motor Skill Practice for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are never disappointed with the super cute ideas Debbie features over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/2013\/03\/shamrocks-rainbows-fine-motor-friday.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e! Take, for example, the following two ideas - perfect for St. Patrick's Day and a little fine motor skill practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eShamrock 'Lucky Charms'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Shamrock Stickers for St. Patrick's Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Stickers.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Stickers\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide each student with a shamrock shape pre-cut from green foam. You will also need a large assortment of peel-off shamrock stickers. Try to find different patterns, colors and embellishments for added interest (glitter, plaid, gold, shiny, etc.). Then have your students get to decorating! Peeling off the backs of the stickers will be great fine motor pratice for your youngsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you happen to have a 'seasonal' tree in your classroom, add the completed shamrocks for a St. Patrick's Day touch! You could also hang them from your classroom ceiling to display your kiddos hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Tree\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/St-Patricks-Day-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"Shamrock Seasonal Tree for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eRainbow Collage\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo add a little color to your St. Patrick's Day festivities, have your students help you complete a rainbow collage! You will need to start with bulletin board paper in the colors of the rainbow (purple, red, orange, yellow, green and blue). Cut the paper into the shape of a rainbow and adhere it to a classroom wall or bulletin board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen, have your kiddos practice their cutting and pasting skills by finding and cutting out pictures from magazines to coordinate with the colors of the rainbow. What a cute and colorful idea!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eSide Note: You may want to assign each child a color so you don't end up with only blue photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Rainbow Collage\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bulletin-Board-Rainbow.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Collage\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rainbows Within Reach\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe sure to stop by \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/rainbowswithinreach.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRainbows Within Reach\u003c\/a\u003e to check out Debbie's incredible blog! Just make sure you have a little time on your hands - you are definitely going to want to spend it looking around!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206783513,"sku":"A6984","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrocks-and-Rainbows.jpg?v=1522782308"},{"product_id":"how-to-plan-a-leprechaun-visit-a6986","title":"How to Plan a Leprechaun Visit!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"How to Plan a Leprechaun Visit!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-trap.jpg\" alt=\"Classroom Magic for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Herding Kats in Kindergarten\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is a perfect opportunity for inspiring a little magic (and FUN) in the classroom! If you're looking for a last minute plan, check out Jennifer's 'How to Plan a Leprechaun Visit' idea over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/herdingkats.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/im-back-st-pattys-day-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eHerding Kats in Kindergarten\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to get the magic started is provided for FREE \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/herdingkats.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/im-back-st-pattys-day-freebie.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. The packet contains several different writing prompts to get your kiddo's creativity flowing, along with an adorable homework letter for setting a leprechaun trap, clues for a scavenger hunt and a host of ideas for creating the St. Patrick's Day 'magic' in your classroom.  You're going to love it! SUPER creative and all ready to go!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206816281,"sku":"A6986","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/leprechaun-trap.jpg?v=1522782308"},{"product_id":"leprechaun-glyph-for-st-patricks-day-a6982","title":"Leprechaun Glyph for St. Patrick's Day","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Leprechaun Glyph for St. Patrick's Day\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-teacher.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Patrick's Day is quickly approaching! Do you find yourself in need of a way to add a little leprechaun fun to your lesson plans?? If so, be sure to check out this adorable glyph activity featured by Kathy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/leprechaun-glyph.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e. Kathy provides everything you will need to complete the project with your class (aside from the construction paper and glue of course!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLeprechaun Glyph\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe patterns and instructions you will need are provided \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/2011\/03\/leprechaun-glyph-cont.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. With the patterns in hand, all you will need are scissors, glue, markers and construction paper in  two shades of green, yellow, black, tan and orange. Have your students answer the following questions to complete their leprechauns:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Leprechaun Glyph\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Leprechaun-Glyph.jpg\" alt=\"Glyph Instructions for Completing Leprechaun\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are a few examples completed by Kathy's class. It will be cute to see how many students claim to have actually spotted a leprechaun (indicated by yellow buttons)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Leprechaun Glyph Example 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-student1.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids Example 1\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Completed Leprechaun Glyph Example 2\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/leprechaun-glyph-student2.jpg\" alt=\"St. Patrick's Day Glyph for Kids Example 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: First Grade a la Carte\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are always on the hunt for great ideas for our readers and \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/firstgradealacarte.blogspot.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFirst Grade a la Carte\u003c\/a\u003e is quickly becoming one of our favorite sources! Be sure to stop by Kathy's site to check out her amazing collection of ideas soon.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206849049,"sku":"A6982","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/leprechaun-glyph-teacher.jpg?v=1522782308"},{"product_id":"st-patricks-day-freebie-four-in-a-row-game-a6987","title":"St. Patrick's Day FREEbie - Four in a Row Game!","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"St. Patrick's Day FREEbie - 4 in a Row Game!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Four-Shamrocks-Row-game.jpg\" alt=\"4 in a Row Game for St. Patrick's Day\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Primary Inspiration\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's hard to believe St. Patrick's Day is less than a week away! To add a little St. Patrick's Day fun to your literacy center, check out this super cute game created by Linda over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/primaryinspiration.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/st-patricks-day-freebie-4-in-row.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePrimary Inspiration\u003c\/a\u003e. Drawing on the 'LuCK of the Irish,' your kiddos will have a chance to practice decoding words containing \/ck\/. And what child doesn't enjoy a friendly game of Four in a Row?!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinda provides the game board and instructions for FREE \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/primaryinspiration.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/st-patricks-day-freebie-4-in-row.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. All you will need is a die and two different colored sets of markers (one set for each child) and you will be ready to get the game started! May the luck of the Irish be with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you're planning on using the game in your literacy center, be sure to laminate the game board to withstand repeated use. Your kiddos are sure to want to play more than once!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734206881817,"sku":"A6987","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Four-Shamrocks-Row-game.jpg?v=1522782308"},{"product_id":"3-super-fun-shamrock-activities-for-st-patricks-day-a7209","title":"3 Super Fun Shamrock Activities for St. Patrick's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Activities-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Alphabet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLindsy over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/preschoolalphabet.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/shamrocks-for-st-patricks-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Alphabet\u003c\/a\u003e put together this great list of shamrock themed activities for St. Patrick's Day and, if you're looking for some holiday inspiration, we suggest checking it out! Eight activities in all, we're sure you'll find something great to try with your kiddos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile you'll have to visit the full post for all of Lindsy's suggestions, here's a peek at our three favorite lesson ideas...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Activities-Grow-Your-Own-Shamrock.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Alphabet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Your Own Shamrocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Did you know that Target carries shamrock clover kits in their dollar section around St. Patrick's Day? Cool, right!? Each kit comes with a pot, soil, and shamrock seeds, and is a great way to add a science connection to your holiday lesson plans! We suggest creating an observation journal so that students can draw and write about the changes they see each day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003csmall\u003e[NOTE: Other places carry shamrock growing kits - Michael's, Amazon, etc. - if Target doesn't have them!]\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Activities-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Little Wonders' Days\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShamrock Scavenger Hunt.\u003c\/strong\u003e Send your kiddos on a scavenger hunt! You'll need green plastic Easter eggs, 'treasure' to hide inside, and shamrock cutouts with clues to help your kiddos find each of the eggs. Since you'll be working with a classroom full of students, consider having students work in teams and hide the eggs in more challenging places. Also, instead of hiding candy in the eggs, you might consider hiding puzzle pieces that, once all of the eggs\/pieces have been found, can be assembled to 1) give a final clue to help students find the 'pot of gold'\/candy treasure or 2) give students a special St. Patrick's Day message\/treat - i.e. \"For the rest of the day, sit by a friend\", \"Enjoy an extra 15 minutes of recess\", etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Shamrock-Activities-Color-Mixing-Shamrock-Craftivity.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Preschool Alphabet\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Mixing Shamrock Craft.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ever thought about adding a little color theory to your St. Patrick's Day plans? Provided with a shamrock cutout and two dabs of paint - one yellow, one blue - have your students use their fingers to mix the two primary colors to create a green clover! Add a little pizzazz with a sprinkling of green glitter while the paint is still wet and - voila! A sparkling shamrock perfect for holiday decorating!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are just three of the awesome activities Lindsy has compiled! For the rest, be sure to visit \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/preschoolalphabet.blogspot.com\/2012\/03\/shamrocks-for-st-patricks-day.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePreschool Alphabet\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734216941593,"sku":"A7209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Shamrock-Activities-Cover.jpg?v=1522782370"},{"product_id":"3-great-shamrock-rainbow-activities-for-st-patricks-day-a7249","title":"3 Great Shamrock \u0026 Rainbow Activities for St. Patrick's Day!","description":"\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting your centers ready for St. Patrick's Day? Check out these awesome activities and crafts shared over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-and-rainbow-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e! Use one, use them all - your kiddos are sure to have a great time as they brush up on color recognition, build fine motor skills, learn about ordering, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHomemade Lime Kool-Aid Play Dough\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-KoolAidPlayDough.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous sensory activity for your students, the green yummy smelling dough paired with shamrock cookie cutters makes a great addition to your holiday plans! You can grab the dough recipe over at Rockabye Butterfly and, perhaps, alter it to play with different scents. For example, instead of Kool-Aid you might try green food coloring and mint essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeart Cookie Cutter Shamrock Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-CookieCutterShamrocks1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an oldie, but a goodie! Using a heart cookie cutter and green paint, as students make prints of the cookie cutters, invite them to arrange the prints in a group to create clover shapes. And encourage them to explore working with the prints!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-CookieCutterShamrocks2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse the tip of their finger on the wet paint to brush the excess paint toward the middle of the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-CookieCutterShamrocks4.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLayer the cookie cutter prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-CookieCutterShamrocks3.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSlide or rub the cookie cutter on the paper (making sure to slide each print the same direction so that the clover shape is still visible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePaint Chip Rainbows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-PaintChipRainbows2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-PaintChipRainbows1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Rockabye Butterfly\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity provides a great opportunity for your kiddos to practice with color recognition, ordering, and matching! Simply draw a rainbow shape onto a piece of white craft paper, using markers to add a colored dot or line in each section to help guide your kiddos as they place their paint chips. Finally, have students work one section at a time, adding a line of glue and covering the wet paste with the appropriate colored paint chips. [NOTE: You could also use squares of tissue paper\/construction paper, dyed pasta, craft puffs, etc.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe best part - these are just three of the six activities shared over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rockabyebutterfly.com\/2011\/03\/st-patricks-and-rainbow-activities.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRockabye Butterfly\u003c\/a\u003e! Be sure to check out the full post for more great ideas!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734217170969,"sku":"A7249","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/6-Rainbow-Shamrock-Activities-Cover.jpg?v=1522782371"},{"product_id":"30-spring-word-wall-words-a7477","title":"30 Spring Word Wall Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis set of 30 spring themed word wall words is perfect to use in your literacy center, as a matching game, and so much more! It will work great in the classroom or an at-home study space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection you will find 30 spring themed words. 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