St. Patrick’s Day is such a fun little holiday in March! It comes with lots of green, mystical creatures, rainbows, and sometimes wiggly children! To help save your sanity, I’ve put together a list of St. Patrick’s Day videos that will entertain, educate, and fascinate your little ones. Use them as brain breaks to shake out some wiggles or add them to lesson plans to educate students about the lore of March 17th!
These YouTube Videos teach kids St. Patrick’s Day facts and get them moving throughout the day. Use them all month or during the week leading up to the fun holiday. Regardless of when and how you use them, kids will enjoy them and you’ll be grateful for a moment to breathe.
St. Patrick’s Day Facts for Kids
Teach kids about St. Patrick’s Day using a fun video like the above! It’s so much fun to learn about traditions that people practice worldwide. Show kids why we wear green, talk about leprechauns, and wish one another luck!
Where Did St. Patrick’s Day Come From?
What is St. Patrick’s Day your kids might ask? This video is a different way to teach kids about the history of this March holiday. The illustrator draws beautiful pictures while teaching kids about facts. Kids get to watch the images form while learning new things!
St. Patrick’s Day Dance & Freeze
Follow Jack Hartman as he dances like a leprechaun to get students moving. Kids love his upbeat demeanor and the fun ways he moves. This video is a great brain break for a rainy day or to shake out wiggles before learning more about the holiday that occurs on March 17th.
Lucky’s Magic Run
Join Lucky (from the famous Lucky Charms) as he tries to escape with his delicious cereal! Collect gold coins, guess where objects hide behind green hats, and watch out for things you don’t want to bump into! Use it as an indoor recess activity or something to break up educational activities!
Leprechaun Directed Drawing
Invite kids to draw an adorable leprechaun to display on the walls with this fun activity! Once they finish their drawing, ask them to write a story or describe how they would catch a leprechaun that got into the classroom. The video gives you a second to breathe while it walks kids through the steps.
How to Draw a Leprechaun Bunny
For a fun little St. Patrick’s Day video that will keep your kids engaged, try this adorable bunny! It’s a fun take on a leprechaun and it’s perfect for spring. Pair it with a fun story or have kids write about why the bunny is dressed in a leprechaun hat!
How to Catch a Leprechaun Read Aloud
When a leprechaun presents itself, how will the kids catch it before it causes all sorts of chaos? Read this story to get kids thinking about how they might catch a little prankster in the classroom or at home!
The Worst Luck Book in the Whole Entire World
An unlucky rock is having a rough day! He can’t believe the horrible luck he’s having until he meets a cheerful little clover! The two embark on an adventure that leads them to a little luck. The fun story is read by an enthusiastic narrator, making it fun for all ages.
BONUS: Pair these St. Patrick’s Day Videos with Fun Bulletin Boards and Crafts
This St. Patrick’s Day Bulletin Board Kit lets each child make a cute leprechaun featuring their face. They get to decorate its body, add their face, and put it up on the classroom board. This builds classroom community and gives them something adorable to look at the whole month of March!
Add a St. Patrick’s Day Writing Craft to your lesson plans to work on fine motor skills and to encourage students to write creative stories. Kids can write about how they would catch a leprechaun, their favorite thing to do in March, or what they would do if they found a pot of gold.
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Why These Holiday Activities Work
These St. Patrick’s Day Videos don’t just entertain, they also create a moment of peace in your chaotic schedule. Whether you’re using them for transitions, calming the chaos, or just taking five minutes to regroup, they’re the perfect way to balance fun and structure in your classroom in March.
Bookmark this post, fire up YouTube, and enjoy a little peace. Keep on keeping on! You’ve got this!
Which video will you try first? Let me know in the comments!
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