Here’s a little fun for the kids for St. Patrick’s Day. We’re sharing some of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day Activities. We’ve included a little everything including snack ideas, printables, craft ideas, and more! Come join the fun!
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
There’s always something quite special about exploring St. Patrick’s Day with your child. From the playful green colors to the adorable leprechauns, enter the magical world where rainbows and pots of gold exist this St. Patrick’s Day with your child.
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St. Patrick’s Day Activities for After School
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Things to teach young children about St. Patrick’s Day:
- St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday celebrated on March 17th. It is a day to celebrate the life of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
- St. Patrick was a real person who lived in the 5th century. He was a Christian missionary who helped to spread Christianity in Ireland.
- St. Patrick is often associated with the color green. This is because green is the color of the shamrock, a plant that is native to Ireland.
- Shamrocks are said to be lucky. According to legend, St. Patrick used shamrocks to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people.
- St. Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday. People celebrate by wearing green, eating Irish food, and participating in parades and festivals.
- St. Patrick’s Day is a time for family and friends to come together. It is a day to celebrate Irish culture and heritage.
St. Patrick’s Day Books for Kids
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
How to Trap a Leprechaun by Sue Fliess
The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing
Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt
Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase by James Dean
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! by Lucille Colandro
The Littlest Leprechaun by Brandi Dougherty
The Gingerbread Man and the Leprechaun Loose at School by Laura Murray
The 12 Days of St. Patrick’s Day by Jenna Lettice
Take a look at our top picks for St. Patrick’s Day Books for kids for even more fun!
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