As Saint Pat's in such an important holiday for ESL teachers, it was impossible to cover everything in only one post, then here is the end of this set of activities. Also, I would like you to note that these activities can be arranged for any level and are easily adaptable.
3. Arts and Crafts
Shamrocks
I know it may seem babyish, but with my sec 2 students we simply did a Shamrock contest. They could do any type of Shamrock, using construction paper, glue, and other things we had in class and the winner would have a box of Lucky Charm. It was incredible, everyone participated and some brought them home to polish them! Awesome!
Harp
Directions:
To make this craft project you will need a hole punch, colored construct
ion paper, tape, glue, scissors, and some colorful thin ribbon to lace.To begin select a colored piece of construction paper and trace the template found at the address below onto the piece of paper you selected. You could also use your imagination to create a beautiful harp shape. Next cut out the Harp shape. Now take your hole puncher and punch an equal number of holes on the top of the as on the bottom. Make sure they line up vertically. Next cut a very long piece of colorful ribbon. Secure the end to the backside of the harp with a piece of tape or glue. Lace the ribbon through the holes to create a beautiful harp. When you are finished lacing, cut the ribbon off and secure the end on the backside of the harp. Mount your harp on a colorful background piece of construction paper and maybe add a St. Patrick's Day symbol or two..
4. Links for other great activities on Greek cultures
- The most comprehensive source of activities and crafts
http://holidays.kaboose.com/saint-patricks-day/
- Teacher's guide for many St-Pats activities
http://www.teachersfirst.com/holiday/saint_pat.cfm
- Elementary Grades
http://www.theteachersroom.com/stpatrick.htm
- Worksheet to implement St-Pats whatever you need to teach.
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/misc/stpats/
For anything else you'd like me to discuss, leave me a comment, or if you have any point you would like to make, feel free!
