Leprechaun week is here, and it’s one of my absolute favorite weeks of the year! After spending almost an entire year cleaning up behind our little explorers and reminding them to tidy up, there’s something incredibly satisfying about creating a mess that they’re genuinely excited to clean up.
We kicked off our Leprechaun week just like any other, with tables set up for inquiry and exploration. The sensory table was a treasure trove filled with shamrocks and golden coins, inviting the children to dig in and discover. The literacy table featured a Leprechaun-themed bump game, where students matched alphabet letters to corresponding pictures, enhancing their letter recognition skills in a fun and playful way.
At the math table, we had a simple yet engaging game of Leprechaun bump set up. This game not only reinforced basic math skills but also added a touch of magic and whimsy to our learning environment.
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We started off our week with some exploration into the letter L for leprechaun. We also kicked off our day with the Heggerty Phonics program, which is always a hit with our little learners. I love how quick, easy, and engaging it is, with no prep required!
We got creative with playdough, shaping the letter L and getting our hands busy with sensory learning.
It was time for our weekly directed drawing, and this week, it was all about leprechauns! The children showed incredible independence and perseverance as they tackled this tricky drawing, and the results were beautiful.
We then enjoyed a fun read-aloud of “3 Ways to Trap a Leprechaun” and had a lively class discussion about whether leprechauns would visit our classroom and play tricks on us. We also worked on our weekly letter craft, creating a lamp for the letter L. The children did an amazing job with some tricky cutting, showing off their fine motor skills.
The excitement reached a peak as our classroom had two surprise visitors overnight – little leprechauns! They left a mess of green footprints and empty toy bins, sparking excitement and laughter as we cleaned up. We read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” and then set to work designing our very own leprechaun traps using recycled materials. We headed outside for a fun playground circuit, and the day ended with creative building tasks and Forest Friday, although we swapped the forest for the playground due to tick sightings.
It was a week filled with creativity, learning, and fun, and I couldn’t be prouder of how our kindergarten stars embraced each activity with enthusiasm and curiosity. Until next time, keep shining bright!
If you are looking for more resources to use for your leprechaun week check out these resources as well!
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