in season
Make a rainbow
Saint Patrick’s Day wouldn’t be complete
without a rainbow. Have your kids use
watercolors or finger paint to create their
own rainbow. Vanilla pudding with food
coloring makes for a fun and edible finger
paint. Put food coloring in cups of water
and let kids experiment by mixing them to
see what colors they can create. Using eye
droppers and ice cubes trays lets you sneak
in a little fine motor practice too. Make sure
to offer some Lucky Charms cereal as a snack
for a little inspiration.
Explore the Irish culture
Learn about the Irish culture by checking
out books or movies about Ireland and the
history of Saint Patrick’s Day from your
local library. Have the kids watch a video of
an Irish dance performance (YouTube is a
great place to find one) and have the family
try some of the dance moves themselves. This
activity will get the whole family moving and
probably produce some giggles too. For the
crafty, try painting or drawing an Irish flag
or four leaf clover. If you are lucky enough to
be Irish, make a family tree and discuss your
heritage. For dinner try serving a traditional
Irish meal like corn beef and cabbage. If this
isn’t a family favorite, Reuben sandwiches
may be a good alternative.
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