March 17

Sing a Song

Five Little Shamrocks

5 little shamrocks lying in the grass
along came a leprechaun skipping down the path.
He picked one up and put it on the door
that’s for good luck now there are 4.

4 little shamrocks lying in the grass
along came a leprechaun skipping down the path.
He picked it up and and put it on a tree
that’s for good luck now there are 3.

3 little shamrocks lying in the grass
along came a leprechaun skipping down the path.
He picked it up and put it on his shoe
that’s for good luck now there are 2.

2 little shamrocks lying in the grass
along came a leprechaun skipping down the path.
He picked it up and held it toward the sun
that’s for good luck now there is 1.

1 little shamrock lying in the grass
along came a leprechaun skipping down the path.
He left it there so there’d always be 1
that’s for good luck and now my story’s done!

Read a book

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The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt

Here is a book recommendation for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

Try This

Help your child pick out something green to wear. Spend time talking about shamrocks and other things that are connected to St. Patrick’s Day.

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