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Today's Topics:
1. RE: Need ideas for summer reading incentive programs.
(Aissatou Sunjata)
2. Garden Book Stumper (N Korsavidis)
3. Re: Greek/Roman Mythology Program (Melissa MacLeod)
4. Re: Greek/Roman Mythology Program (Melissa MacLeod)
5. ALA Privacy Tool Kit (Don Wood)
6. RE: St. Patrick's Day fingerplays (Jamie Holtsclaw)
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Message: 1
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:55:47 -0500
From: "Aissatou Sunjata" <asunjata@cumberland.lib.nc.us>
Subject: RE: [PY] Need ideas for summer reading incentive programs.
To: "'Tony Hopkins'" <ahopkins1963@yahoo.com>,
<pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Have you thought about instead of doing the number of books read, doing the
amount of hours spent reading? We are doing one that breaks down the
Summer
reading program to either a one or two hour read per day for the length of
the Summer Reading Program. At each designated interval a child comes to the
library after having read for the amount of hours instead of number of
books. Also, for teens, I am having an incentive after they read
three
books and then one at the end after five books are read. Our summer reading
program lasts six weeks. Perhaps in some cases it is the notion of the
amount of books required to read which may be effecting both the readers and
parents.
opinions expressed are my own and not necessarily those of the institution
which employs me.
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Ms. Aissatou Sunjata
Assistant Youth Services Coordinator
Cumberland County Public Library
& Information Center
300 Maiden Lane
Fayetteville, NC 28301-5000
Phone: 910-483-1580, ext. 306
Fax: 910-486-8644
E-Mail: asunjata@cumberland.lib.nc.us
http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us
<http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/>
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Message: 2
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 10:08:19 -0800 (PST)
From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
Subject: [PY] Garden Book Stumper
To: pubyac@lists.prairienet.org
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I just recently had a patron looking for a specific
book. I tried the OPAC and Novelist, but could not
find it.
It's about an unusual garden. Growing in it are things
such as money, french toast, and dog bones.
Any ideas?
Natalie
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
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Message: 3
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:08:30 -0500
From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
Subject: Re: [PY] Greek/Roman Mythology Program
To: <JulDietzel@aol.com>, <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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>Has anyone ever done a Greek or Roman Mythology program for elementary age
kids? What worked or didn't work >with your program? What
activities did
you do?
I haven't done this program, but if I were to, I would include the mythical
monsters. My son has just discovered clash of the titans and since cannot
get enough of stories involving Medusa, the Kracken and Pegasus. Maybe you
could do a craft where they decorate a paper plate mask and attach lots of
swirly green paper, pipe cleaners, fun foam, etc. hair. You could also play
a cool game of freeze tag, or a quiz game where they get turned into stone
by Medusa if they answer questions wrong. A feed the Kracken game would be
cool too, where you paint a large piece of cardboard with a monster head and
a hole and then try to throw dolls (the damsels) through the hole. I'm not
sure what you could do for pegasus, maybe clay sculptures or a drawing
contest. What about those nasty little sisters who share the eye too? Could
you play a catch the eye game, or a building story where you create a myth
and each child gets to hold the eye (Maybe a styrofoam ball or some kind of
crystal) and add a sentence or two to the story (start the kids out with
character names and setting, it works better this way!)
Good luck, I'm sure the kids will love it!
Melissa MacLeod
Carver Public Library
2 Meadowbrook Way
Carver, MA 02330
(508) 866-3415, ext. 17
Fax: (508) 866-3416
mmacleod@sailsinc.org
www.carverpl.org
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:17:47 -0500
From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
Subject: Re: [PY] Greek/Roman Mythology Program
To: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>,
<JulDietzel@aol.com>,
<pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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What about Theseus and the Minotaur? You could pass out mazes and see who
can complete them the fastest, or lay out a walking maze on the carpet out
of masking tape and the kids would have to collect things along the way, or
read their way out of the maze by reading the story of the minataur? There's
an All Aboard Reading version of the story by Stephanie Spinner called
Monster in the Maze for a short version, you could post sentences along the
maze or leave index cards at corners. Now that you have got me thinking on
this topic I might have to plan my own party!
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Message: 5
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 12:59:05 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: [PY] ALA Privacy Tool Kit
To: <pubyac@lists.prairienet.org>
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Two more sections of the ALA Privacy Tool Kit have been mounted.
Privacy Tool Kit
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/privacy.htm
Introduction
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/introduction/introduction.htm
Procedures
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/iftoolkits/toolkitsprivacy/privacyprocedures/procedures.htm
Until the section on Privacy Policy (under construction) is mounted,
you may visit
Intellectual Freedom Statements and Policies
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/statementspols/statementspolicies.htm#privacy
and
ALA Privacy Policies and Statements
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/ifissues/issuesrelatedlinks/alaprivacypolicies.htm
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Message: 6
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 15:06:55 -0500
From: "Jamie Holtsclaw" <jholtscl@in-span.net>
Subject: [PY] RE: St. Patrick's Day fingerplays
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@LISTS.prairienet.org>
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Apparently, I sent this when there were many problems with PUBYAC. Hope
you
enjoy these!
Jamie
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WOW!!!! You all responded quickly and with many, many suggestions!
See the
attachment for everything that was sent - 15 pages of it. Thanks to
Lindsay
Ardnt, Beverly Bixler, Peg Siebert, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Mary Rueff,
Stacie Barron for
sharing all of their findings with me (and us).
Jamie Holtsclaw
Children's Librarian
Greensburg Public Library
jholtscl@in-span.net
www.greensburglibrary.org
Here is the compilation of the St. Patrick's Day songs and fingerplays.
This is long, and we'll be able to run several programs with all of this
material! I've included all of the things you sent. I put the
greeting and
the sender's name at the beginning of their contributions in blue and I've
separated the entries with *****. Hope this is easy to follow!
Thanks once again for all of your help!
Jamie Holtsclaw
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I hope these will help you plan your St. Patrick's Day program!
Mary Rueff
Youth Services Dept. Head
Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library
Zionsville, IN
TINY LEPRECHAUN
I'm a tiny leprechaun, can you see?
I'm as tiny as I can be.
I come around just once a year,
When St. Patrick's Day is near.
~ Betty R. Baker
LITTLE LEPRECHAUN IN GREEN
I'm a little leprechaun dressed in green,
The tiniest man that you ever have seen.
If you ever catch me, so it's told,
I'll give you my pot of gold!
~ Vicki Claybrook
FIVE WEE LEPRECHAUNS
5 wee leprechauns scurrying by my door,
One jumped away, then there were 4.
4 wee leprechauns, climbing in my tree,
One hid in the green leaves, then there were 3.
3 wee leprechauns, just a busy few,
One went for his pot of gold, then there were 2.
2 wee leprechauns having lots of fun,
One hopped over the rainbow, then there was 1.
One wee leprechaun with all his work done,
He slipped off for a nap, then there were NONE!
~ Susan M. Paprocki
MY SHAMROCK
I have a little shamrock, it's as green as can be.
Watch me as I count the leaves, one, two three (count on fingers)
~ Elizabeth McKinnon
ST. PATRICK'S DAY
Five little leprechauns running out to play,
Found a big rainbow blocking their way!
Follow me, cried one, running fast and bold,
He slid down the rainbow toward the pot of gold!
THIS LITTLE LEPRECHAUN
This little leprechaun slid down the rainbow.
This little leprechaun stayed home.
This little leprechaun walked with a shillelagh,
This little leprechaun found a pot of gold.
And this little leprechaun cried,
"Whee, whee, whee, whee," all the way home!
FIVE LITTLE LEPRECHAUNS
[children supply the number for each blank]
Five little leprechauns were dancing on the shore,'
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were ____.
Four little leprechauns were dancing merrily,
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were ____.
Three little leprechauns dance a jig as they do,
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were ____.
Two little leprechauns were dancing on the run,
The king waved a magic wand, and then there was ____.
One little leprechaun was lonely as can be,
The king called all the leprechauns and gave them cakes and tea.
HOW MANY SHAMROCKS? (tune: London Bridge)
How many shamrocks do you see?
Do you see? Do you see?
How many shamrocks do you see?
Count them with me!
One - Two - Three (spoken)
How many shamrocks do you see?
Do you see? Do you see?
How many shamrocks do you see?
Count them with me!
One - Two - Three - Four (spoken)
THE GREEN SONG (tune: If You're Happy and You Know It)
If there's green on your shoes, stand up quick!
If there's green on your shoes, stand up quick!
If there's green on your shoes, if there's green on your shoes,
If there's green on your shoes, stand up quick!
Repeat with shirt, pants, and socks..
I WISH I WERE A SHAMROCK (tune: Did You ever See a Lassie?)
Oh, I wish I were a shamrock, a shamrock, a shamrock,
Oh, I wish I were a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day.
With leaves, one, two, three,
As green as can be,
Oh, I wish I were a shamrock for St. Patrick's Day!
~ Elizabeth McKinnon
FIVE LITTLE SHAMROCKS (use names of children in group)
Five little shamrocks growing outdoors,
Stephanie picked one and that left four (bend down thumb)
Four little shamrocks, two and two you see,
Michael picked one, and that left three (bend down pointer finger)
Three little shamrocks growing by my shoe,
Amanda picked one, and that left two (bend down middle finger)
Two little shamrocks nodding in the sun,
Austin picked one, and that left one. (bend down ring finger)
One little shamrock for St. Patrick's Day fun,
Melissa picked it, and that left none. (bend down little finger)
~ Elizabeth McKinnon
I'M AN IRISH LEPRECHAUN
I'm an Irish leprechaun tiny and wee,
Hiding in the forest behind a tree (peek around hand)
If you ever catch me, you will see,
A wish I'll grant as quick as can be! (snap fingers)
~ Maureen Gutyan
LOOKING FOR SHAMROCKS (tune: Farmer in the Dell)
[place shamrock shapes around the room for children to discover as you sing]
Let's look for shamrocks now,
Let's look for shamrocks now,
And when we find a bright green one,
Then we can take a bow!
~ Jean Warren
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Here are some Saint Patrick's finger plays. The fingerplays are from 1001
Rhymes and Fingerplays by the Totline Staff.
I hope this works.
Lindsay Arndt
An Esnsy Weensy Leprechaun
An esnsy weensy leprechaun
Came out St.Patrick's Day
To search for the gold
That was hidden far away (Cup hand above eye)
Look over the rainbow
Was what he was told
So with a wink of his eye
He ran to get the gold (Wink eye,then run in place)
Do you ears point up?
Do you ears point up? (Pull on tops of ears.)
Do you have a lot of luck? (Cross your fingers)
For gold do you dig? (Pretend to dig)
Can you dance an Irish jig? (Dance a jig)
If you answered, "Yes," (Nod head)
You're a leprechaun, I'd guess
~ Diane Thom
My Shamrock
I have a little shamrock
It's green as green can be
Watch me as I count the leaves
One, two, three. (Count on Fingers)
~ Elizabeth Mckinnon
Can't Pinch Me!
Can't pinch me!
'Cause I'm wearing green
You see!
~ Lois E Putnam
Tiny Leprechaun
I'm a little leprechaun, can you see?
I'm as tiny as I can be.
I come around just once a year,
When St. Patrick's is near.
~ Betty Ruth Baker
Leprechaun March
(Do actions as rhyme indicates)
Leprechaun are marching by
See them wave their hands so high
See them marching two by two,
See them smile and wink at you.
St. Patrick's day must soon be near
Because the leprechauns are here!
~ Margery A. Kranyik
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I've been collecting St. Pat's stuff for 15 years now, because there are so
few books to use with my two-year-olds. Here's my collection. That should
hold you for a while. I do the rhymes on the flannel board, using the same
set of cut-out leprechauns for all the rhymes, except the ones wearing wigs,
rings, et al. I suppose you could make them into finger puppets instead of
flannel board pix. Have fun!
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
Five Clever Leprechauns by Lisa Bouchard
Five clever leprechauns, all dressed in green.
The first one said, "We musn't be seen!"
The second one said, "Should we hide our pot of gold?"
The third one said, "That's what I've been told."
The fourth one said, "Look! I see a rainbow!"
And the fifth one said, "Well, come on! Let's go!"
Then all of those little people ran away,
Do you know why? It was St. Patrick's Day!
Five little Leprechauns by Jean Stangl
Five little leprechauns dressed in green.
They're the happiest I've ever seen.
This leprechaun has a big gold ring.
This leprechaun has a song to sing.
This leprechaun wears a funny wig.
This leprechaun likes to dance a jig.
This leprechaun nods his head to say,
"We wish you a Happy St. Patrick's Day."
Five Little Leprechauns by Jean Warren
One day out walking, I happened to see
Five little leprechauns coming toward me.
They ran to a house, they ran through the door.
I managed to catch one, then there were four.
Four little leprechauns climbed up a tree.
I caught another, then there were three.
Three little leprechauns hid in a shoe.
I caught another, then there were two.
Two little leprechauns started to run.
I caught another, then there was one.
One little leprechaun ran to his gold.
He grabbed some coins, then stepped out bold.
"Give back my friends and I'll give you this gold."
So I set them all free, and now my story is told!
St. Patrick's Day is Here by JoAnn Leist
Sung to:"The Farmer in the Dell"
St. Patrick's Day is here,
St. Patrick's Day is here.
Let's give a clap and dance a jig,
St. Patrick's Day is here.
St. Patrick's Day by Kathleen Cubley
Sung to: "The Farmer in the Dell"
St. Patrick's Day is here,
Let's give a great big cheer.
Let's clap and jump and turn around,
St. Patrick's Day is here.
Catch Him If You Can by Maureen Gutyan
Sung to: "The Muffin Man"
Oh, have you seen a leprechaun,
A leprechaun, a leprechaun?
Oh, have you seen a leprechaun,
Who comes from Ireland?
Among the shamrocks he may hide,
He may hide, he may hide.
Among the shamrocks he may hide,
So catch him if you can.
I'm a Little Leprechaun by Kathleen Cubley
Sung to: "The Muffin Man"
I'm a little leprechaun,
Leprechaun, leprechaun.
I'm a little leprechaun,
The smallest one you've seen.
I'm a little leprechaun,
Leprechaun, leprechaun.
I'm a little leprechaun,
And I'm wearing green.
I'm an Irish Leprechaun by Maureen Gutyan
Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot"
I'm an Irish leprechaun,
Tiny and wee,
I hide in the forest,
Behind a tree.
If you ever catch me, you will see
A wish I'll grant as quick as can be.
I'm a Little Shamrock by janice Bodenstedt
Sung to: "I'm a Little Teapot"
I'm a little shamrock, see my leaves.
Count my three petals if you please.
If you give me water and lots of sun,
I'll bring you good luck and lots of fun!
Leprechuan, Leprechaun by Dianne Thom
Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Leprechaun, leprechaun skipping by,
Sliding down the rainbow in the sky.
Counting the coins in your pot of gold.
Wrinkling the wrinkles on your face so old.
Leprechuan, leprechaun skipping by,
Sliding down the rainbow in the sky.
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I got these off of http://www.hummingbirded.com
under Lotsa Lessons. I hope
these help.
Stacie Barron, Youth Services Librarian
Livingston Parish Library
P.O. Drawer 397
Livingston, LA 70754
Five Little Leprechauns
Five little leprechauns playing in the sun.
The first one said, "Oh, my! We're having fun!"
The second one said, "We need to spread some joy!"
The third one said, "Let's find some girls and boys."
The fourth one said, "There's gold to be found!"
The fifth one said, "Let's look all around!"
Then out came a rainbow, shining bright and bold.
So, five little leprechauns ran to find some gold!
Leapin' Leprechauns!
(sung to the tune of "The Wheels on the Bus")
A leprechaun [jumps up and down],
[Up and down],
[Up and down]!
A leprechaun [jumps up and down]
On St. Patrick's Day!
Repeat, replacing the underlined phrases with hops back and forth/back and
forth,
leaps side to side/side to side, and turns round and round/round and round
in turn.
5 WEE LEPRECHAUNS
Submitted by Sue
Five wee leprechauns scurrying by my door,
One jumped away, then there were 4.
Four wee leprechauns climbing in my tree,
One hid in the green leaves, then there were 3.
Three wee leprechauns, just a busy few,
One went for a pot of gold, then there were 2.
Two wee leprechauns, having lots of fun,
One hopped over the rainbow, then there was 1.
One wee leprechaun, with all his work done.
He slipped off for a nap, then there were none.
Saint Patrick's Day
Submitted by TySharl
(tune: Do Your Ears Hang Low)
Do your ears point up? (pull on top of ears)
Do you have a lot of luck? (cross fingers on both hands)
Can you dance an Irish jig? (dance)
For a pot of gold you'd dig. (pretend to dig)
Can you toss gold over your shoulder (pretend to toss over shoulder)
Like a giant throws a boulder? (pretend to throw heavy object)
Do your ears point up? (pull on top of ears)
Tall and Small
Here is a giant who is tall, tall, tall. (children stand up tall)
Here is a leprechaun who is small, small, small. (children slowly sink to
floor)
The leprechaun who is small will try, try, try, (children slowly rise)
To reach the giant who is high, high, high. (children stand tall and reach
high)
Saint Patrick's Day Song (tune: Mary Had a Little Lamb)
I'm looking for a leprechaun, leprechaun, leprechaun,
I'm looking for a leprechaun
Do you know where's he gone?
He wears a suit that's made of green,
made of green, made of green,
He wears a suit that's made of green,
Do you know where he is?
He lives by a rainbow and hides his gold,
Hides his gold, hides his gold.
He lives by a rainbow and hides his gold,
Do you know where he's gone?
If you see a leprechaun, leprechaun, leprechaun,
If you see a leprechaun,
Please tell me where he's gone.
I'm a Little Leprechaun (tune: I'm a Little Teapot)
I'm a little leprechaun
Dressed in green
The tiniest man that
you have ever seen.
If you ever catch me,
So it's told,
I'll give you my pot of gold.
I Saw a Leprechaun (tune:If You're Happy and You Know it)
I saw a leprechaun yesterday
I saw a leprechaun yesterday
Yes, I saw him yesterday
Going on his merry way
With a twinkle in his eye,
He said, "Good Day."
Paddy is His Name-O (tune: Bingo)
I know a tiny little man who dresses all in green.
He is a leprechaun; he is a leprechaun; he is a leprechaun;
And Paddy is his name-o.
He lives across the ocean wide; He's rarely ever seen.
He is a leprechaun; he is a leprechaun; he is a leprechaun;
And Paddy is his name-o.
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I am attaching my storytime document for "St. Patrick's Day." I hope
you
find it useful. If you cannot open the attachment, please let me know.
Beverly Bixler
bbixler@sanantonio.gov
San Antonio Public Library, TX
STORYTIME PLANNING SHEET
THEME: ST. PATRICK'S DAY
BOOKS:
Bateman, Teresa. LEPRECHAUN GOLD. (E)
Bunting, Eve. MARKET DAY. (E)
Bunting, Eve. ST. PATRICK'S DAY IN THE MORNING. (E)
Calhoun, Mary. THE HUNGRY LEPRECHAUN. (E)
Climo, Shirley. THE IRISH CINDERLAD. (J398.2)
De Paola, Tomie. JAMIE O'ROURKE & THE BIG POTATO. (E)
DePaola, Tomie. JAMIE O'ROURKE AND THE POOKA. (E)
DePaola, Tomie. PATRICK: PATRON SAINT OF IRELAND. (JBIO)
Dillon, Jana. LUCKY O'LEPRECHAUN. (E)
Gibbons, Gail. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. (J394.26)
Graham, Steve. DEAR OLD DONEGAL. (office)
Hanel, Wolfram. THE GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW. (E)
Hodges, Margaret. ST. PATRICK & THE PEDDLAR. (E)
Holub, Joan. HOORAY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY! (E; PS, T)
Hopp, Lisa. THE POT OF GOLD. (HOME)
Kroll, Steven. MARY MCLEAN & THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE. (E; elem.)
MacGill-Callahan, Sheila. THE LAST SNAKE IN IRELAND. (J270.2)
McDermott, Gerald. DANIEL O'ROURKE. (E)
McDermott, Gerald. TIM O'TOOLE AND THE WEE FOLK. (E)
O'Brien, John. DEAR OLD DONEGAL. (office)
San Souci, Robert. BRAVE MARGARET. (J398.2; Irish folktale)
Schertle, Alice. JEREMY BEAN'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY. (E)
Shute, Linda. CLEVER TOM AND THE LEPRECHAUN. (J398.21)
Talbott, Hudson. O'SULLIVAN STEW. (E)
Tompert, Ann. SAINT PATRICK. (JBIO)
Tucker, Kathy. THE LEPRECHAUN IN THE BASEMENT. (E)
Vidrine, Beverly B. ST. PATRICK'S DAY ALPHABET. (E; PS, older)
FINGERPLAYS: see Fingerplay sheet
MUSIC/SONGS: see Fingerplay sheet
PROPS (PUPPETS, FLANNEL BOARD, ETC.):
Magnet Board Rhyme: "Five Little Shamrocks"
Magnet Board Story: "The Little Old Woman and the Leprechaun"
Magnet Board Story: "Myrtle the Turtle Meets a Leprechaun"
Activity: Fishing for Gold Coins
CRAFT SUGGESTIONS:
Pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow picture; Leprechaun bag puppet;
Shamrock with luck poem
ST. PATRICK'S DAY: FINGERPLAYS, SONGS & GAMES
FINGERPLAYS:
FIVE WEE LEPRECHAUNS
Five wee leprechauns scurrying by my door, (Hold up 5 fingers)
One jumped away, then there were four. (Put down 1 finger at a time)
Four wee leprechauns climbing in my tree,
One hid in the green leaves, then there were three.
Three wee leprechauns, just a busy few,
One went for his pot of god, then there were two.
Two wee leprechauns having lots of fun,
One hopped over the rainbow, then there was one.
One wee leprechaun with all his work done,
He slipped off for a nap, then there were none.
HOW MANY LEPRECHAUNS?
How many leprechauns do you see? (Hands out questioningly)
Can you count them, one, two, three? (Count with fingers)
How many skinny ones, how many fat? (Use hands to show skinny, fat
bellies)
How many leprechauns without a hat? (Point to head)
IRISH POTATO STEW
One potato, two potato, three potato, four. (Hold up 1, 2, 3, then 4
fingers)
Stir 'em up, stir 'em up, we want more! (Curl arm like bowl, stir w/
other
hand)
Five potato, six potato, seven potato, more! (Hold up 5, 6, 7
fingers,
then all 10)
Stir 'em up, stir 'em up, we want more! (Pretend to stir in pot)
Cut up the carrots, cut up the meat, (Make chopping motions)
Put 'em in the pot, and turn up the heat! (Tossing motion; flick
wrist)
Knife and fork, and napkin, too. (Hold out left, then right
hands)
Now I'm ready for Irish stew! (Rub tummy)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY (#1)
On St. Patrick's Day we see shamrocks. (Shade eyes with hand)
Count the leaflets one, two, three. (Count with fingers)
Like a hat with three feathers. (Hold 3 fingers over head)
Like a coat with three buttons. (Mime buttoning 3 buttons)
Like a stool with 3 legs. (Rest 3 fingers on opposite
palm)
Like a hat rack with 3 pegs. (Hold 3 hooked fingers in
air)
ST. PATRICK'S DAY (#2)
St. Patrick's Day is here, you see.
We'll pick some shamrocks, 1, 2, 3. (Count with fingers)
We'll count the leaves & look them over,
And maybe find a four-leafed clover. (Hold up 4 fingers)
I'll sew green buttons on my vest. (Point to chest)
Green for St. Patrick is the best.
I'll wear a green hat, very high, (Measure height)
And dance a jig-at least I'll try. (Shuffle feet)
SONGS:
ALL THE ANIMALS WEAR (tune: "London Bridge")
All the cats wear big green hats, / big green hats, / big green hats,
All the cats wear big green hats, / On St. Patrick's Day.
All the turtles wear big green girdles.
All the pigs wear big green wigs.
All the bears wear big green hairs.
All the goats wear big green coats.
All the ewes wear big green shoes.
All the girls wear big green pearls.
All the guys wear big green ties.
CAN'T PINCH ME! (tune: "Skip to My Lou")
Can't, can't, can't pinch me! / Can't, can't, can't pinch me!
Can't, can't, can't pinch me! / For I'm wearing green, you see!
DANCE, DANCE LEPRECHAUN (tune: "Skip to My Lou")
Dance, dance, leprechaun, / Dance, dance, leprechaun, / Dance, dance,
leprechaun,
Do a little dance for me.
2. Bow, bow leprechaun. / Make a little bow for me.
3. Clap, clap leprechaun. / Clap your little hands for me.
IF YOU'RE WEARING GREEN TODAY (tune: "If You're Happy")
If you're wearing green today, clap your hands.
If you're wearing green today, clap your hands.
If you're wearing green today, Because today's St. Patrick's Day.
If you're wearing green today, clap your hands.
Other verses: If you're wearing a green shirt. (or any other article of
green clothing)
I'M A LITTLE LEPRECHAUN (tune: "I'm a Little Teapot")
I'm a little leprechaun / short and green. (Position hands to
indicate
short)
I live under toadstools / I've never been seen! (Hands over head; hands in
front of face)
If you follow a rainbow / to a pot of gold. (Make arc w/ arm &
pointing
finger)
Your luck will change -- / So I've been told. (Snap fingers)
IT'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY (tune: "Mary Had a Little Lamb")
Leprechauns & shamrocks green / shamrocks green / shamrocks green,
Leprechauns & shamrocks green / It's St. Patrick's Day.
Irish songs & Irish jigs / Irish jigs / Irish jigs /
Irish songs & Irish jigs / It's St. Patrick's Day.
LEPRECHAUN (tune: "Twinkle Little Star")
Leprechaun up in the tree, (Point upward)
I see you, do you see me? (Point to self)
Can you dance & hop around, (Hop around)
Picking shamrocks from the ground? (Mime this action)
Little friend don't run away. (Shake finger
"no")
Come and play with me today! (Beckon with hand)
LEPRECHAUN, LEPRECHAUN (tune: "Jingle Bells")
Leprechaun, leprechaun / hiding in the hay.
Leprechaun, leprechaun / don't you run away.
Leprechaun, leprechaun / let's go out and play.
Leprechaun, leprechaun / It's St. Patrick's Day.
LET'S WEAR GREEN (tune: "Mulberry Bush")
Let's wear green & dance a jig, / dance a jig / dance a jig.
Let's wear green & dance a jig, / On St. Patrick's Day.
All join hands & circle round.
Twirl your partner round about.
LUCKY THE LEPRECHAUN (tune: "Frosty the Snowman")
Lucky the Leprechaun / was the cutest elf I'd seen.
With a bright red hat / and two pointed ears / and a suit of velvet green.
Lucky the Leprechaun / found a pot one fine spring day.
It was filled with gold, and so I'm told / Lucky got his name that day.
There must have been real magic in / that old black pot he found,
For when he looked inside of it, / He began to dance around!
Lucky the Leprechaun / loved to dance and sing and play.
And he shared his gold / with young and old, / for he knew his luck would
stay.
ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY (tune: "If You're Happy")
On St. Patrick's Day you might see a leprechaun,
On St. Patrick's Day you might see a leprechaun,
If you close your eyes & wish / & pretend you are Irish,
On St. Patrick's Day you might see a leprechaun.
Additional verses: rainbow bright; pot of gold; shamrock green
GAMES:
IRISH COUNTING-OUT GAME
Recite this rhyme while pointing at each child in turn:
Riggedy, higgedy, wiggedy, rig,
Paddy dances an Irish jig.
While feeding potatoes to his pig,
Riggedy, higgedy, wiggedy, rig.
Out goes Y-O-U.
POT OF GOLD
Use black Halloween bucket stored with Halloween decorations. Use pretend
"gold" pieces in props envelope. Use magnet-fishing pole, and let
children
try to "catch" the coins with the pole.
RUN LITTLE LEPRECHAUN
Gather the children & have them sit in a circle. Explain that you will be
playing music (preferably an Irish tune) and they will be passing around a
shamrock. Tell them that when the music stops, everyone yells, "Run, Little
Leprechaun!" The child holding the shamrock runs around the circle once
then
returns to his seat. Continue until everyone has had a turn to be "Little
Leprechaun."
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Here's a sheet that I compiled (I made up or adapted some of them, but I
don't remember which ones). Also, take a look at the LotsaLessonPlans
section of www.hummingbirded.com
They have a lot of things I didn't use.
and a Happy St. Paddy's Day to ye!
Sincerely,
Terrance V. Mc Arthur
Children's Librarian
Fresno (CA) County Public Library
Leprechaun Dance (Skip to My Lou)
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the right.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the right.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the right.
Dance all around the rainbow.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the left.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the left.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance to the left.
Dance all around the rainbow.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance all around.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance all around.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Dance all around.
Dance all around the rainbow.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Sit right down.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Sit right down.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun, Sit right down.
Underneath the rainbow.
Lucky Clover
Four-leaf clover, green as can be.
I need luck, so I'll pick a leaf for me.
Three-leaf clover.(2.1.)
No-leaf clover: Out Of Luck!
Five Little Leprechauns (5 Little Monkeys)
Five little leprechauns digging for gold.
One slipped and fell down a hole.
They called a fairy who loudly scolds,
"No more leprechauns digging for gold!"
Four little leprechauns digging for gold.
(And so on...)
No little leprechauns digging for gold.
All five are down in that hole.
There stands the fairy who loudly scolds,
"I told you leprechauns.Stop digging for gold!"
The Leprechaun (Fingerplay)
A leprechaun is small and green,
(Use hand to indicate a small person.)
He hides where he cannot be seen.
(Cover eyes with hands.)
But if you catch one on this day,
(Shake finger.)
He must give his gold away.
(Pretend to put gold in pocket.)
FIVE LITTLE SHAMROCKS
One green shamrock, in the morning dew:
Another one sprouted, and then there were two.
Two green shamrocks, growing beneath a tree:
Another one sprouted and then there were three.
Three green shamrocks, by the cottage door:
Another one sprouted, and then there were four.
Four green shamrocks, near a beehive:
Another one sprouted, and then there were five.
Five little shamrocks, bright and emerald green,
Think of all the luck these shamrocks will bring.
The Twelve Days of St. Patrick's
On the first day of St. Patrick's, My true love gave to me.a kiss on the
Blarney Stone.
.two leprechauns, .three big shillelaghs (shih-LAY-lees),
.four-leaf clover, .five screaming banshees,
.six drafty castles, .seven green shamrocks,
.eight pots of gold, .nine shining rainbows,
.ten Irish blessings, .eleven Celtic fiddlers,
.twelve stepping dancers,
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