St. Patrick’s Day Activities – Reading, Writing, & History – PRINT + DIGITAL
$5.00
St. Patrick’s Day Activities
Description
Looking for meaningful March activities that teach the REAL history behind St. Patrick’s Day traditions? This informational reading resource goes beyond leprechauns to engage upper elementary students and middle school students in authentic cultural learning!
Teaching truth: Most St. Patrick’s Day classroom activities focus on shamrocks and leprechauns without exploring the fascinating history behind this holiday. This comprehensive literacy resource helps students discover the authentic origins of St. Patrick’s Day through engaging reading, critical thinking, and creative writing activities that build essential skills.
What’s Included in This Complete St. Patrick’s Day Pack ⭐
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Informative 3-page passage about St. Patrick’s Day history and origins
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8 text-dependent comprehension questions with answer key
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2 higher-order thinking extension questions
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7 vocabulary words with context clues practice
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Two creative writing prompts including limerick creation
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Four-leaf clover craft perfect for classroom display
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BOTH printable AND Google Slides™ digital versions
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Task card option for differentiated instruction
This resource requires minimal prep time – just print or assign digitally! Your students will strengthen reading comprehension skills while discovering fascinating cultural history and Irish traditions that make St. Patrick’s Day meaningful.
Perfect For Various Classroom Settings
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Classroom settings in grades 3-8
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Special education and inclusive settings
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Students with learning differences
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Online/virtual learning environments
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Reading centers and literacy stations
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Sub plans during March
Standards-Aligned Reading Skills Practice
✅ Cite Specific Details and Make Inferences (RI.1)
✅ Summary of Important Details (RI.2)
✅ Historical/Cultural Concepts (RI.3)
✅ Content Vocabulary with Context Clues (RI.4)
✅ Text Structure (RI.5)
✅ Text Complexity (RI.10)
Between you and me, this resource saves so much planning time while providing meaningful March activities your students will actually enjoy! It’s the perfect balance of educational content and holiday fun that keeps kids engaged during that pre-spring break energy surge.
What Teachers Like You Are Saying
“My students loved this resource! It was a great way to keep them engaged (and still learning) prior to March break when everyone feels a bit giddy. Super informative, too!” – Sarah W., 6th Grade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This product worked great for my students with autism in my multi-grade classroom!” – Melissa K., K-5 Special Education ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This resources is fantastic! There is so much for students to learn about Saint Patrick’s Day besides leprechauns and rainbows.” – Sarah W., 3rd Grade ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Copyright © Mikey Sivert & Mikey D Teach.
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
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