St. Patrick's Day Lore

The 17th of March
Poetry After sharing this poem share other tall tales and stories of the day.

The 17th of March

by Martin Shaw

st. Patrick's Day's a special Day,
When everyone wears green,
When shamrocks and wee Leprechauns,
Are very often seen.

It's time when people sing and dance,
Tell jokes and tall tales too,
For on the seventeenth of March,
That's just what people do.

Making a Leprechaun Trap
Students will use their knowledge of force and motion to make working leprechaun traps.

A True Tale
Here's a quick tale to read to your class about Leprechauns.

St. Patrick's Day
The History Channel's website features a section on St. Patrick Day which includes, information on the holiday's symbols and legends, videos, and St. Patrick's Day Facts.