Shamrock CVC Word Building Game

Shamrock CVC Word Building Game

Are you looking to liven up your literacy learning? Add a fun St Patrick’s Day twist to your CVC word building in March. Perfect for kids in Kindergarten. My daughters Kindergarten class are flying through their letter sounds now and are well over half way through the alphabet. They are starting to blend these sounds … Read more

National Flower of Ireland: The Origins of the Shamrock

 On seeing a Shamrock you almost always think of Ireland, so famous now is the association between the two. But what actually is a Shamrock and how did it become the National Flower of Ireland? The National Flower of Ireland: The Shamrock The names derives from the Irish word seamróg which means “Little Clover”. There … Read more

Savoury Shamrock Snacks

Are you planning a St Patricks’s Day party? Enjoy our Savoury Shamrock snacks on your party food buffet.   As well as doing arts and crafts activities together, we also enjoy baking together. Today we are sharing our recipe for Savoury Shamrocks, which make an ideal playdate or party snack to enjoy on St Patrick’s Day. Baking … Read more

15 Shamrock Crafts for Kids

The shamrock is a very important symbol in Irish legend. The Patron Saint of Ireland, St Patrick showed this 3 leafed clover to the Irish people to teach them about the Holy Trinity. Celebrate it in your arts and crafts this Spring.  St Patrick’s Day is celebrated by Irish people all over the world  on March … Read more

Bubble Wrap Activities: Salt Dough Shamrock Decorations for St Patrick’s Day

Add a quirky twist to your Shamrock decorations this St Patricks Day, with our fun Bubble Wrap Activity using salt dough. Until moving to Ireland 5 years ago, celebrating St Patrick’s Day didn’t really cross our minds. Now we wouldn’t miss our local parade, my husband and sons even marched in it last year with their GAA … Read more