Add a festive craft to a St. Patrick's Day celebration with a shamrock necklace. Scholars cut and color paper shamrocks and string colorful cereal to create a bright and cheery fashion piece. 

Concepts

st. patrick's day, Holidays, holiday celebrations, shamrocks, crafts, cereal

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Begin your St. Patrick's Day celebration with the craft and allow pupils to eat the cereal as the day progresses
• practice counting cereal—count by one, skip count, or count how many pieces can fit on a string   
• Send craft instructions, templates, and a bag of materials home for learners to complete with their parents or guardians 

Classroom Considerations

• Consider classroom allergies prior to bringing in edible goods—substitute cereal for non-allergenic food

Pros

• Promotes fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination 
• Requires easy clean-up 

Cons

• None