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.

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

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

This activity makes learning about Saint Patrick's Day fun and engaging. This lesson is filled with ready-to-use reproducibles, fun facts, puzzles, crafts, and more. Turn holidays and cultural celebrations into learning experiences for your students.