Eat all things green
Celebrate the day by feasting on all things green. For
breakfast, try some green eggs and ham while reading the Dr.
Seuss book to your kids or dye your pancakes green just for
fun. For lunch, try serving up a buffet of green foods - broccoli,
celery, salad, guacamole, and grapes. Wash it all down with
some green juice. Who knows? Maybe your child will try some
new foods trying to get good luck on St. Patty’s Day.
Attend a parade
Check your local listings for a Saint Patrick’s Day parade and
attend as a family. Go green by painting your face or picking
up some silly hats or headbands at the local dollar store. See
which family member can dress in the most green for the
event.
Set a leprechaun trap
The night of the 16th, have your kids set a leprechaun trap
using a box or laundry basket. Put gold coins inside to attract
your leprechaun, but remember, leprechauns are very sneaky
and do not like to be seen. In the morning, your child may
awake to see that the leprechaun has taken their gold coins
and left them a small gift or treat.
Scavenger hunt
Create a scavenger hunt for your kids (or let the leprechaun
leave the first clue in the trap). Make it educational by asking
kids to answer a question or riddle to figure out the next clue
or leave an interesting fact about Saint Patrick to learn more
about the holiday. Have your kids follow the clues through
the house to find a pot of gold coins at the end
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