Are you looking for some St. Patrick’s Day thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about St. Patrick’s Day across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about St. Patrick’s Day. Check this list to explore some wonderful St. Patrick’s Day unit ideas that can be used with this exciting holiday.
1. St. Patrick’s Day Themed Literature Lists
A St. Patrick’s Day thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous St. Patrick’s Day themed stories. Here are just a few St. Patrick’s Day books.
St. Patrick’s Day Literature List
- How to Catch a Leprechaun: Adam Wallace
- The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day: Natasha Wing
- The Luckiest St. Patrick’s Day Ever: Teddy Slater
- The Leprechaun’s Gold: Pamela Duncan Edwards
- Ten Lucky Leprechauns: Kathryn Heling
- Good Luck Bear: Greg Foley
- There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover: Lucille Colandero
- Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato: Tomie dePaola
- Lucky Tucker: Leslie McGuirk
- The Story of the Leprechaun: Katherine Tegen
- What is St. Patrick’s Day: Elaine Landau
- That’s What Leprechauns Do: Eve Bunting
- Fiona’s Luck: Teresa Bateman
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day Curious George: A. Rey
2. St. Patrick’s Day Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a St. Patrick’s Day thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about St. Patrick’s Day. Check out this list!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Patrick’s Day Writing Word Bank
- “All About St. Patrick’s Day” Classroom Book
- “St. Patrick’s Day Senses” Student Booklet
- Patrick’s Day Student Story
- Patrick’s Day Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Patrick’s Day Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Patrick’s Day Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Patrick’s Day Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Patrick’s Day Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Patrick’s Day Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Patrick’s Day Rhyming Word Games
- Patrick’s Day Build a Word Game
3. St. Patrick’s Day Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some St. Patrick’s Day mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these St. Patrick’s Day thematic unit math activities with your students!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Shamrocks Counting Student Booklet
- Patrick’s Day Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Shamrocks & Leprechauns Number Word Match Game
- Patrick’s Day Counting Games
- Patrick’s Day Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Patrick’s Day Roll & Cover Math Games
- Patrick’s Day Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Patrick’s Day Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Patrick’s Day Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Patrick’s Day Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Patrick’s Day 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Patrick’s Day Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. St. Patrick’s Day Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
St. Patrick’s Day is a great holiday to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several St. Patrick’s Day activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Patrick’s Day Writing Word Bank
- “St. Patrick’s Day Senses” Student Booklet
- “St. Patrick’s Day Traditions” Classroom Book
- “St. Patrick’s Day Around the World” Informational Writing Text
- Fizzing Rainbow Pots
- Rainbow Crystals
- Make Rainbow Slime
- Leprechaun Traps
- Skittles Experiments
- Patrick’s Day Holiday Study
5. St. Patrick’s Day Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful St. Patrick’s Day art projects? Students will love to create St. Patrick’s Day themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
St. Patrick’s Day Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Patrick’s Day Art Project
- Pot of Gold Art Project
- Tissue Paper Shamrocks
- Shamrocks Paper Chain
- Patrick’s Day Placemat Drawing
- Patrick’s Day Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Patrick’s Day Counting Google Slides
- Patrick’s Day Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Patrick’s Day Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Patrick’s Day Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging St. Patrick’s Day thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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