FREE & FUN St. Patrick's Day Activites

 The history of St. Patrick's Day is ancient and interesting! 

Help students uncover the historical meaning by using the handouts below to learn about the holiday:

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Need more FREE St. Patrick's Day resources? Try some FREE word puzzles:

There's more fun to be had on St. Patrick's Day! 

Try a Get Fit Action Story and help Lucky the leprechaun find a pot of gold:

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Now, it's time for students to create their own St. Patrick's Day stories with these amazing story starters:

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Try getting younger students involved in the holiday:

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Check out more great St. Patrick's Day fun:

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Beth, Educator Helper

FREE Black History Month Activities and Lessons

Celebrate Black History with an overview of what it means and historical figures who have impacted our society and world:

Learn about Black History Month:

Take time to discuss the impact of contributions made by historical figures. Then, complete the free activities below:

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FREE Valentine's Day Activities for All Ages

Here's a short, simple treat to make your Valentine's Day sweet! 

FREE lesson plans and activities for all age groups!

Secondary Valentine's Day Lesson Plan:

"Hear John Cooper Clarke recite "I Wanna Be Yours", the iconic poem which was recently adapted into a remarkable song by Arctic Monkeys" (copied from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYMsn8B-cKs):

Individually/small/whole group, read the song's lyrics at Song Lyrics. 

Next, answer:

1. What is the mood and tone of the song?
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2. What is the subject and theme of the song?

3. Analyze each stanza and find the main idea.

4. What figurative language is found within the stanza? 
Need help with figurative language? 

Use:

4. Divide into groups of two or individually, choose one stanza to illustrate. Use symbols and images to represent meanings. Be sure to include the lyrics of the stanza within the drawing. Be creative and colorful! Find groups who illustrated other stanzas. Finally, display the drawings in order for viewers to read the lyrics. 


Upper Elementary:

Help practice vocabulary and categorization with Valentine's Day Mad Libs:

Pre-K-3:

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From Beth, Educator Helper