v 3 issue 16: St. Patrick's Day Fun

St. Patrick's Day is coming and it is time to celebrate...from wearin' o' the green to Irish songs and crafts.

Cover by Kirsty Hadjes










1 Add a little Lucky Clovis to life and luck will be on the way. Clovis is a quirky four leaf clover critter from Zolo Xoox. We hear he is the luck of the Andes disguised in Irish decor. Oh, just so you know, his power can also be boosted by collecting his friends who are equally kooky and fun. Play toy trivia and win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.

2 Keep a nano safe and sound inside the cushioned case of the Camouflage RockBoom Speaker iPod Case @ chicblvd.com. Each case has an elasticized strap to hold a nano in place during the bumpy ride of the tweenage years. A speaker with amazing sound is also hidden behind a secret panel, so kids have the ability to share music with friends. Enter code: KidTrends30 for 30% off purchases.

3 So you can't kiss the blarney stone this St. Patrick's Day...Build-A-Bear Workshop has a solution any kid would love. Kids can kiss and hug the Beary O'Lucky Teddy for the wee price of $16.00. His apple green fur bares the luck of the Irish through oodles of textured shamrocks and a sound of your choice (which can be added for a small fee).

4 Irish eyes are smiling at the comfort and durability of the seed green Survivor Jacket from Hannah Anderson. The month of March brings blustery winds scattered with days of warm sunshine, so the front-zip hoodie makes a perfect layering option for the season.

5 Plenty of room to hold a small pot o' gold! The Girls Sock Change Purse may look like ordinary hosiery, but add a metal clip on top and voila...you have an instant purse to hold the many treasures of childhood. Only $5.00!

6 With a need for some food on the table and a little jingle in his pocket, Tim O'Toole sets out to find a job, but stumbles upon the wee folk instead. As the pages are turned, the reader continues to experience the lively Irish tale of Tim O'Toole and the Wee Folk through the witty humor and Caldecott winning illustrations of Gerald McDermott.

7 The lily pad hue of the Striped Play Dress from Tea Collection has the fairies frolicking with joy. Cap sleeves allow the arms to flow freely during a jig and the quick pull-over capacity gets girls ready in a jiffy. The 100% cotton, machine washable dress definitely exudes fun in a very pretty way.


St. Patrick’s Day songs
I'm A Little Leprechaun
Sung to: "I'm a little teapot"

I'm a little leprechaun
Dressed in green,
The tiniest man
That you ever seen.
If you ever catch me, it is told,
I'll give to you my pot of gold!

On St. Patrick's Day
Sung to: "The Mulberry Bush"
Let's wear green and dance a jig,
Dance a jig, dance a jig.
Let's wear green and dance a jig,
On St. Patrick's Day.

Eensy Weensy Leprechaun
Sung to: "Eensy Weensy Spider"

An eensy, weensy leprechaun
came out St. Patrick's Day
to look for the gold
That was hidden far away.
Over the rainbow
was where he was told
so, with the wink of his green eye,
He ran for the gold.

St. Patrick's Day Song
Sung to: "If You're Happy and You Know It"

If you're wearing green today, dance a jig,
If you're wearing green today, dance a jig,
If you're wearing green today,
Dance a jig, then smile and say,
"Have a very Happy St. Patrick's Day"

Additional verses:
"If you're wearing green today, clap your hands"
"If you're wearing green today, spin around"
"If you're wearing green today, shout "Hurray!"
"If you're wearing green today, stamp your feet"


Shamrock Tree Craft
With St. Patrick’s Day almost upon us, it will soon be time to get out the decorations. Here is an some easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for your kids to enjoy.

Decorate a "homemade" trunk on brown construction paper(to make the trunk, trace your child's arm from the elbow up, including the fingers). If you use white paper just have child color the tree with brown crayon.

Print Shamrocks template... color cut and paste them on the truck.

Materials:
printer, construction paper, scissors, glue stick, crayons

Instructions:
Print out the shamrock template HERE

Color the leaves green. Color before cutting.

Cut out the pieces. This step may require adult assistance.

You can glue the entire tree to a decorated background (construction paper, add green for grass, a colored rainbow, sun and white cotton balls for clouds.
Glue the shamrocks all over the tree to decorate.

There is no end to the many creative and imaginative ideas you can incorporate when engaging in a fun activity such as decorations for St. Patrick’s Day. Put on some Irish CD’s, and have a great time!

original source: DLTK Crafts for kids