Curated OER
Holiday Celebrations
Fourth graders explore three cultural holidays and compare and contrast the ways varied cultural groups celebrate their heritage. They participate in activities that promote cultural understanding and good citizenship.
Other
Esri: Mapping the Emerald Isle: A Geo Genealogy of Irish Surnames
Ever wonder if you had ancestors from Ireland? This interactive map lets you search for your surname and see what counties a clan with your name would have lived in based on the 1890 census.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: St. Patrick's Day
Discusses the history of St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns, traditions, and presents links to St. Patrick's Day arts and crafts lessons.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: Week of 3 17 14: Don't Forget Your Green on Saint Patrick's Day
Read about the history of this Irish holiday and who Saint Patrick was to the Irish people.
Teachnology
Teachnology: St. Patrick's Day Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom learning with these excellent St. Patrick's Day resources including lesson plans, worksheets, crafts and much more.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of St. Patrick's Day
This site goes far beyond answering the question, "Who was St. Patrick?" Read about the history and symbols of St. Patrick's Day, take online quizzes to test your knowledge of St. Patrick and Ireland, get special Irish recipes, and read...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: St. Patrick's Day; The Scheming Lieutenant
Read the full text of Richard Sheridan's two-act play, "St. Patrick's Day, or The Scheming Lieutenant."
Math Drills
Math Drills: St. Patrick's Day Math Worksheets
Download these free worksheets to sharpen your math skills. These St. Patrick's Day math worksheets focus on topics such as patterning, comparing numbers, counting, word problems, addition, multiplication, and mixed operations.
abcteach
Abcteach: St. Patrick's Day
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features several St. Patrick's Day activities. Come and check out all of the fun and entertaining ways to celebrate this March holiday.
Other
K 3 Learning Pages: St. Patrick's Day
Come check out this awesome St. Patrick's Day resource. Students and teachers will benefit from the links provided within this site.
Other
All Crafts: Free St. Patrick's Day Crafts Projects
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Today Is St. Patrick's Day
A lesson plan celebrating Irish Folk Tales in commemoration of St. Patrick's Day. Includes student activities, questioning, story maps, and a bibliography. From March 17, 2007.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: St. Patrick's Day
This offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 18 vocabulary words on the topic of St. Patrick's Day. Includes an extensive Vocabulary Word List for St. Patrick's Day (231 words), Gaelic Lore, Irish sayings, and ideas...
Other
Your Irish: Traditions and Customs in Ireland
A short description of some Irish traditions and customs in Ireland.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Songs and Poems
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
Read Works
Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the life of St. Patrick and the holiday held in his honor. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Irish Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: St. Patrick's Day
Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? The Library of Congress has background information and photos to help tell the story of St. Patrick's Day.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: St. Patrick's Day
This site is a teacher's resource page for St. Patrick's Day. Site provides links to stories and activities suitable for elementary students.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Fact Tracker: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore
This site shows you how the fact checker checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, the nonfiction companion...
A&E Television
History.com: Who Was St. Patrick?
A profile of the life of St. Patrick considers the many legends surrounding him. With related information and video clip about the day (March 17) celebrated in his honor, St. Patrick's Day traditions, and the symbols associated with him.
Other
Dltk: About St. Patrick's Day
What do you know about St. Patrick's Day? This site offers a brief but informative description of this famous saint. Students and teachers will benefit from this information.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: St. Patrick's Day
Great resource for St. Patrick's Day activities, art projects and more.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: St. Patrick's Day
How can you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your students? Come and explore this informative resource that features several links to St. Patrick's Day activities, poems, and more. Includes PDF resources (require Adobe Reader).