Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

There are many people who choose to celebrate St. Patricks’ Day by enjoying some alcoholic beverages. Families, however, can find plenty of family-friendly ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with their kids. Here’s a list of idea for parents who want to give their kids something fun to do this St. Patrick’s Day. Wear Green It has been said that a person must wear green on St. Patrick’s Day in order to avoid getting pinched. It might not be a great idea to introduce that part of the holiday to your kids. There are also a lot of people who … Continue reading

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

In a past article I discussed a St. Patrick’s Day activity to share with your children or students at school. In this article I will discuss another fun and exciting activity that young children love on St. Patrick’s Day. I have also discussed how children love food activities at school. This activity involves both! While this activity may not be as educational as some discussed in the past, it is very fun and exciting for children. They love the mystery of it and it is sure to gain their attention form you for the rest of the day. Preparation: Before … Continue reading

Go Green This Weekend

St. Patrick’s Day is less than 48 hours away and police from coast-to-coast are bracing for the madness. Law enforcement is on extra high alert since the holiday falls on a Saturday. Couple that with the fact that much of the country is experiencing unusually high spring temperatures and you’ve got a recipe for potential bedlam. If you are looking for a way to celebrate the St. Patrick’s Day without dealing with a bunch of drunks and delinquents, then consider hosting your own shamrock-themed shindig. Here are some party ideas to get you started: Costumes: What’s a St. Patrick’s Day … Continue reading

Education Week in Review: March 8- March 14

Many school systems have now either had their spring break or are very near it. My school had spring break this week. We will be back at the books beginning on Monday. This week’s topics included some on the two future holidays, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Check out below for more on each article. Wednesday, March 12 St. Patrick’s Day Activity This article details an activity that teachers or parents can use with their children on St. Patrick’s Day. The activity involves cereal. Television Test Prep One school has decided to try to improve test scores by giving students … Continue reading