--- title: St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Activities description: St. Patrick’s Day Classroom Activities image: https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/st%20patricks%20day%20classroom%20activities.jpg --- [![SSG Group Brand](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/TheSteppingStonesGroup_February2021/images/SSG_logo.png?width=1640&height=421&name=SSG_logo.png "SSG Group Brand")](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Home](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Careers](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/) - [Search Open Jobs](https://jobs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/) - [Quick Apply](https://steppingstones.careercenter.smartsearch.plus/registration/) - [Transforming Support](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/professional-development/) - [Travel & Transform](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/travel/) - [Refer a friend](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/careers/referral-program/) - [Parents](https://thesteppingstonesgroup.com/parents/) - 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Rainbow Words – Cut a cloud shape out of white construction paper and rectangular strips of different color paper.  Tape/glue the colored strips to the bottom of the cloud so that it looks like colorful rainbow beams. 2\. Pot of Gold – Cut a leprechaun pot out of black construction paper and small circles (about 10) out of yellow construction paper.  Tape/glue the yellow coins around the top of the pot. 3\. Leprechaun Face – Print out a leprechaun face (I just use Google Images).  Then cut out rectangular strips of orange construction paper.  Roll one orange strip around a pencil to make the paper curl, then tape/glue the end of the curled paper to the leprechaun’s beard – this will look like his beard hair!  Continue until his beard is full.   Just add the target skill (articulation words/phrases/sentences, verbs, prepositions, conversation topics, etc.) and practice! There are lots of easy ways to integrate thematic activities that are easy prep, low cost, and engaging for students.  So get creative and have some fun!   Author: Kelly Leis, M.Ed., CCC-SLP [![](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png)](https://static.hsstatic.net/BlogImporterAssetsUI/ex/missing-image.png) Tags: [Classroom Activities](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/classroom-activities), [Holiday Themed Activities](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com/tag/holiday-themed-activities) [Back to Blog](https://blogs.thesteppingstonesgroup.com) Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. The content is based on the author's personal experiences, research, and opinions. 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