Storytime Theme: St. Patrick’s Day
Keep your eyes open for a sneaky little leprechaun at this fun St. Patrick’s Day storytime! With stories that highlight rainbows, leprechauns, and a little bit of Irish folklore this is a perfect storytime lesson plan that can be used for toddlers, preschoolers, and even elementary age students. You can even use this lesson as a jumping off point for a STEM class on rainbows or focus on traveling the world with a little bit more information about Ireland. I think cultural celebrations are a great way to encourage exploration and discovery of the world, especially at such a young age!
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Storytime Theme: St. Patrick’s Day
Books
- Fiona’s Luck by Teresa Bateman, illustrated by Kelly Murphy
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the Crayons by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
- It’s Not Easy Being a Leprechaun by Marilyn Sadler, illustrated by Stephanie Laberis
- Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato by Tomie DePaola
- Lucky Tucker by Leslie McGuirk
- The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Amy Wummer
- O’Sullivan Stew by Hudson Talbott
- St. Patrick’s Day by Gail Gibbons
- Tim O’Toole and the Wee Folks by Gerald McDermott
Songs & Rhymes
- Five Green Shamrocks – Adventures in Storytime
- This Little Leprechaun – Handley Regional Library System
- Leprechaun’s Lucky Charms – Jen In the Library
Crafts & Activities
- Make a Leprechaun Trap – Super Mom Hacks
- Leprechaun Fork Painted Beard – Pure Wow
- Paper Rainbows – Toddler Approved
