Top of the morning to ya! If you are looking for St. Patrick’s Day activities for elementary students, then you’ve found the right place! Read below for some ideas and resources to get you inspired for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom.
20+ St. Patrick’s Day Activities and Ideas
Below are some St. Patrick’s Day activities for elementary students that you can use in your classroom.
1. Implement St. Patrick’s Day Interactive Read Alouds
My favorite way to celebrate holidays and special events in my classroom is to share related read alouds. Students are highly engaged because of the interesting topic and are practicing important reading skills. That’s a double win!
Take a peek at this St. Patrick’s Day book companion bundle that includes the following books:
Also, check out this list of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day children’s books!
2. Use St. Patrick’s Day Reading Comprehension Activities
Check out the St. Patrick’s Day reading comprehension activities below!
St. Patrick’s Day Non-Fiction Reading Unit
St. Patrick’s Day Non-Fiction Reading Unit includes 3 leveled reading passages, vocabulary cards, reading and writing activities, and more. It pairs really nicely with our fictional book companions like Fiona’s Luck, Jamie O’Rourke and The Big Potato, and The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day. Learn more about this resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers
These St. Patrick’s Day reading activities can be used with any book related to St. Patrick’s Day. This includes any book on this list of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day books for kids.
They are a collection of graphic organizer templates. A graphic organizer is a visual display that organizes ideas and shows the relationships between concepts or information. Graphic organizers guide children’s thinking and help them to comprehend what they read. Graphic organizers are also an important tool for guiding student writing.
These St. Patrick’s Day elementary reading activities cover the following concepts and skills: predicting, sequencing, story mapping, summarizing, character traits, schema, brainstorming and webbing, identifying facts, main idea and supporting details, non-fiction text features, gathering information, comparing and contrasting, cause and effect, fact and opinion, note taking, vocabulary and author word choices, visualizing, making connection, sorting information, report writing, and retelling.
3. Print and Go St. Patrick’s Day Activities
St. Patrick’s Day Activity Packet
This St. Patrick’s Day Activity Packet is filled with fun and engaging activities students love like a directed drawing writing activity, word search, and crossword puzzle! These activities can be used as center activities, homework, fast finisher tasks, filler activities, or indoor recess activities. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Would You Rather Activities
These St. Patrick’s Day Would You Rather Activities are a fun way to get your students talking during your morning meeting, as well as an effective way to motivate your students to practice their writing skills. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity
This St. Patrick’s Day Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity is a great resource to have prepped and ready on your desk for St. Patrick’s Day or whenever you need some engaging activities the days leading up to it. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search Activity
This St. Patrick’s Day Word Search is a fun and festive way for students to celebrate the holiday while enhancing their vocabulary. This activity features a themed word search with words related to St. Patrick’s Day, such as shamrock, leprechaun, and gold. It’s a great way to engage students in a relaxing yet educational task. The word search also comes with an answer key, making it easy for teachers to quickly check answers and ensure that the activity runs smoothly in the classroom. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Lucky Charms Math Activities
These Lucky Charms Math Activities are perfect for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classrooms. Engage your students with Lucky Charms Graphing Activities and other St. Patrick’s Day math worksheets including a cereal sorting mat. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Directed Drawing Activities
These St. Patrick’s Day Directed Drawing Activities are a fun and engaging way for elementary students to practice a variety of important skills: writing, vocabulary, focus, fine motor, social-emotional, and more. Both teachers and students love them! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search Activity
This St. Patrick’s Day Word Search Activity is a fun way for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while reinforcing spelling, vocabulary, reading, visual scanning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Acrostic Poem Activities
These St. Patrick’s Day Acrostic Poem Activities include five unique acrostic poem templates, each offering a different blend of structure, creativity, and seasonal-themed fun. Each printable worksheet was designed to spark creativity, reinforce writing skills, improve vocabulary, and give students meaningful ways to engage with seasonal themes – all in a super quick and easy format teachers can use with no prep. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Bookmarks
These printable St. Patrick’s Day Bookmarks pair perfectly with other St. Patrick’s Day activities. Students will enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day coloring activities that spark creativity while giving them a purposeful finished product to use during independent reading. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Activities
Use these St. Patrick’s Day Bingo Activities as coloring pages for a calming activity and then play the game. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
4. Create a St. Patrick’s Day Bulletin Board
At my school, there is a bulletin board outside of every classroom. I think many other schools have a similar set up. I used mine to put up seasonal displays. Check out these St. Patrick’s Day bulletin board ideas to help you get started with creating yours.
St. Patrick’s Day Flip Book
This St. Patrick’s Day Flip Book looks great displayed on an bulletin board display! Students love these types of projects! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Writing and Craft Project
This St. Patrick’s Day Writing and Craft Project is another project that looks great displayed on a classroom bulletin board. Students love these types of projects! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Disguise a Leprechaun Writing and Craft Project
This Disguise a Leprechaun Writing and Craft Project is another project that looks great displayed on a classroom bulletin board. Students love these types of assignments! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
How to Catch a Leprechaun Writing and Craft Project
This How to Catch a Leprechaun Writing and Craft Project is another project that looks awesome displayed on a classroom bulletin board. Students are a big fan of these types of projects! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Leprechaun House for Sale Writing and Craft Project
This How to Catch a Leprechaun Writing and Craft Project is another project that looks awesome displayed on a classroom bulletin board. Students are a big fan of these types of projects! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Chat, Craft and Write Activity
Celebrate the magic of St. Patrick’s Day with your students using this engaging and educational resource! Perfect for kids in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, this St. Patrick’s Day packet combines fun craft activities, creative writing prompts, and lively discussion starters to spark curiosity, creativity, and a sense of connection. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Writing Paper
This St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Writing Paper is the perfect pairing for any St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing prompt. Students will use the included craft printables to create their very own leprechaun. The finished projects will add a delightful touch to your March bulletin board, making it both festive and fun! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Letters from the Leprechaun
This Letter from the Leprechaun Activity is a fun and interactive way to engage students in a St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing experience. It includes three letters from a mischievous leprechaun that teachers can share with their students the day after they put out their leprechaun traps. The letters are available in both full color and black and white. You can choose which option works best for you. Additionally, the resource provides blank letter templates, giving you the option to write your own letters. This activity encourages creativity, writing skills, and adds an element of surprise and fun to the classroom during the month of March. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Lucky Charms Writing and Craft
The Lucky Charms Writing and Craft Project is a fun and creative way for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while practicing writing and crafting skills. This activity includes printable craft templates that allow students to assemble their own bowl of lucky charms. Along with the craft, the project provides writing paper with the prompt, “I am lucky because…,” encouraging students to reflect on how they are lucky and express their thoughts in writing. This is a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the classroom. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Leprechaun Application
The Leprechaun Application is a fun and imaginative two-page activity where students can apply to become leprechauns! The application asks for personal information, such as the applicant’s leprechaun name and age (can be hundreds of years old), as well as details about their skills and experience, like how they would go about finding a pot of gold. This creative exercise allows students to use their imagination while practicing writing skills. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Lucky Me Writing Activity
This Lucky Me! Writing Project is a wonderful way for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while reflecting on what makes them feel lucky. This project includes St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing paper available in various templates, such as lined, primary lined, and no lines. This allows for easy differentiation to meet the needs of all students. It also features two page toppers to choose from to add a polished touch to the finished projects. Additionally, students can color and customize a shamrock coloring page to represent themselves, making the activity even more personal and creative. This project is not only a fun way to celebrate the holiday, but it also provides an opportunity for students to practice writing skills. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
I’m Lucky Because… Writing Activity
The Pot of Gold Writing and Craft Project is a festive and engaging way for students to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while practicing both writing and crafting skills. This project includes two page toppers that can be used to add a polished finish to students’ writing projects. It also comes with a coloring page and gold coin templates that students can use to create their own custom pot of gold craft. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed writing paper is available in several templates, including lined, primary lined, and no lines, making it easy to differentiate for students of varying skill levels. This project is not only a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but also great for reflecting on what they are thankful for. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
St. Patrick’s Day Writing and Coloring Activity
This St. Patrick’s Day Writing and Coloring Activity offers a fun and engaging way to celebrate this March holiday in your elementary classroom. Students will choose from eight unique coloring pages to inspire their story. All of the pages depict a St. Patrick’s Day mishap. Next, they’ll use graphic organizer templates to plan their writing, before drafting and finalizing their work. Once completed, you can display their colorful creations by mounting the coloring pages and writing on construction paper and hanging them on your bullet board. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
Leprechaun Traps STEM Journal
This Leprechaun Traps STEM Journal is a fun hands-on activity that challenges students to design and build their own leprechaun traps. Using the journal, students plan their traps step-by-step, exploring concepts of engineering, creativity, and problem-solving. Throughout the process, they document their designs, test their traps, and reflect on what worked and what could be improved. This fun St. Patrick’s Day project will spark curiosity among all of your elementary students! Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
All About St. Patrick’s Day Lap Book
This All About St. Patrick’s Day Lap Book is a fun way for students to show what they’ve learned about St. Patrick’s Day. Learn more about this print-and-go resource in our Clutter-Free Classroom Teacher Store!
5. Do St. Patrick’s Day Craft Projects
These would make great classroom projects and many would work well on a bulletin board to showcase St. Patrick’s Day themed student writing work. These will be your elementary students’ favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities!
6. Do a Classroom Transformation
Use these green classroom decor and rainbow classroom decor sets to create a fun and festive learning environment for your students. This is a great way to get students excited about coming to school. Learn more about these resources below!
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In closing, we hope you found these St. Patrick’s Day activities and ideas helpful! If you did, then you might also be interested in this list of St. Patrick’s Day children’s books. Be sure to check it out!
