Shamrocks Harps And Shillelaghs

Shamrocks, shillelaghs, reed pipes, and leprechauns--these are some of the many symbols that remind us of St. Patrick's Day. Who was St. Patrick? And what is this early spring holiday all about? With warmth and vitality, Edna Barth tells the colorful stories, legends, and historical facts behind St. Patrick's Day and shows how the spirit of this ancient Irish holiday is still alive in many countries. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Ursula Arndt, this is a book to be discovered and read with pleasure by young readers. All of Edna Barth's classic holiday books are now being reissued with fresh, new jacket designs and fun activities inside the paperback covers.

An account of the folklore, fancy, and traditions which have provided the diverse symbols of St. Patrick's Day.

Have a leprechaun happy time as you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your class. Activities included in this resource: creative writing, booklets, rhymes and poetry, sequencing, math facts, matching, and classification.

An introduction to the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Contents include: St. Patrick's Day from town to town; Honoring St. Patrick; Early Life; A new religion; St. Patrick's Day in the Colonies; The Irish in America; Gifts from Ireland; An American idea; The Wearing of the green; Shamrocks; Harps, Shillelaghs, and little people; Irish tradition, American holiday.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the entire class! With these engaging activities, students will complete pots of gold and other themed projects!