Looking for fun St. Patrick’s activities for your upper elementary classroom? Look no further. We have compiled a list of engaging activities that your students will love. Content shared by: MARISSA DESPINS, MARIANNA MONHEIM, JEANINE SCHNEIDER, and RACHEL DEROCHE
St. Patrick's Activities for upper elementary
March is here, and with it comes the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day! As spring fever starts to set in, your students may be feeling a little restless. The warmer days are on the horizon, and they can’t wait. Keeping your kiddos engaged can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be.
From creative writing activities to engaging scavenger hunts, these St. Patrick’s Day activities will bring fun into your upper elementary classroom. Whether you’re focusing on literacy, problem-solving, or teamwork, these ideas will keep your students learning while celebrating the fun of St. Patrick’s.
Keep reading to discover the best activities to make this March educational and fun!
St. Patrick's Writing Activity
St. Patrick’s is the perfect time to spark creativity in the classroom! Rachel from Uniquely Upper says that this fun writing activity gets students thinking about what they would do if they discovered a pot of gold.
Would they share their fortune, go on an exciting adventure, or keep it all for themselves? By brainstorming ideas and exploring possibilities, students can improve their writing skills and participate in the holiday fun. It’s a win-win!
Once students brainstorm ideas, they bring their stories to life by adding fun details and explanations. The best part? They get to top it off with a festive leprechaun craft to display their work proudly!
This St. Patrick’s activity celebrates the luck and whimsy of St. Patrick’s Day and encourages imagination and self-expression in a fun and engaging way.
St. Patrick's Irish Tales
St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most beloved holidays in Ireland. Marissa from Creative Classroom Core believes that teachers around the world can help their students understand the culture behind this special day by introducing some classic Irish fairy tales!
These short stories for St. Patrick’s are fun to tell, full of rich imagery and charming characters, and make for a great way to spark discussion about the holiday and its traditions.
Read more fun teaching Irish fairy tales on the Creative Classroom Core blog!
St. Patrick's Scavenger Hunt
Looking for a way to channel your students’ excitement into something productive? Marianna from Creatively Comprehensive has you covered with her no-prep scavenger hunt St. Patrick’s activities that are as engaging as is educational.
Her students love working together to find hidden clues, solve riddles, and complete fun challenges—all while practicing key skills. The best part? You’ll get the structure you need to keep things running smoothly while your students get to enjoy the thrill of the hunt.
Find out how Marianna brings the luck of the Irish into her classroom in this post!
St. Patrick Traditions
When the calendar turns to March, Jeanine from Think Grow Giggle, brings out the green in her classroom!
Celebrating St. Patrick’s in a variety of ways helps to get the kids engaged during March and excited for the arrival of spring! When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day focus on traditions, rainbows and gold, favorite traditional books, and those little leprechauns all while completing standards-aligned activities!
Head here to find out how to effortlessly weave this holiday into your lessons this March! Plus, grab some free St. Patrick’s Day activities that kids love!
Wrap Up - St. Patrick's Day Activities
With fun and educational St. Patrick’s Day activities, keeping your students engaged is easier than ever!
From creative writing prompts to Irish fairy tales and more, these activities bring the excitement of St. Patrick’s Day to the classroom.
Whether focusing on literacy, problem-solving, or teamwork, there’s something here for your classroom.
Embrace the luck of the Irish and make this St. Patrick’s Day a memorable one for your students!
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