Youngsters use their imaginations and the story of St. Patrick to design original artwork for the holiday, by portraying where they think St. Patrick would have visited in the United States or illustrating what St. Patrick's Day means to them.

 

Concepts

st. patrick, st. patrick's day, ireland, the irish, celtic culture, shamrocks

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the materials in this resource to serve as writing or illustration prompts for celebrating St. Patrick's Day

Classroom Considerations

• The resource was originally intended for a children's art competition, and so includes supporting materials such as permission slips and competition guidelines

Pros

• Good set of handouts including the story of St. Patrick and Irish phrases
• Incorporates Irish language throughout activities for greater cultural appreciation and awareness

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.7 RH.9-10.7 RH.11-12.7