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Printable St. Patrick’s Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

February 28, 2021 by Sheryl Cooper

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Last Updated on March 3, 2024 by Sheryl Cooper

Inside: Put together a fun St. Patrick’s Day counting activity with these free printable props! Perfect for circle time, but can also be used as a table activity.

It’s so easy to add math to your St. Patrick’s Day themed circle time activities with this shamrock counting printable prop!

Print all ten numbered shamrocks, or start with just a few and add more as desired.

This St. Patrick’s Day counting activity is not only fun for circle time, but can also be used as an independent counting and number recognition idea.

Scroll towards the bottom of this page to find the link to the free download!

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

Printable St. Patrick’s Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

You all know by now how I love using props during circle time.

When I started planning our St. Patrick’s Day theme, I created a shamrock printable that could be used as stick props.

(If you haven’t grabbed your free printable yet, go here: Shamrock Stick Props.)

I then decided to also create a numbered set of shamrocks that can be used for a circle time counting activity.

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

 

 

Assembling the St. Patrick’s Day Counting Activity

What you will need:

  • Popsicle sticks or Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Laminator
  • Scotch tape
  • Printable numbered shamrock prop (scroll down to find the link)

I suggest either printing these on heavy paper or laminating them for extra durability.

You can use all ten shamrocks or less, depending on the age and skill level of your children.

Circle Time Counting Activity

First, you want to decide how you will display your numbered shamrocks.

I decided to use a small cookie sheet that I spray painted white.

Magnetic circles were attached to the backs of each shamrock and attached to the cookie sheet.

The cookie sheet sits nicely in a book stand when not in your hands, too.

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

You can also attach these to a flannel board using velcro tabs. (You can find my favorite flannel board brand here.)

Another option is to attach each numbered shamrock to a popsicle stick so you can hold them while counting.

After displaying your shamrocks, invite your students to help you count each one.

For older children, point to a random number and ask if they can identify it.

Independent Shamrock Counting Activity

In addition to using these numbered shamrocks at circle time, you can also add them to your free choice centers time as a table activity.

Simply make two sets of the numbered shamrocks.

Cut one set apart and leave the other whole.

Place the separated shamrocks to the side and invite your children to place beside or on top of the matching number.

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

Another idea is to make one set of the numbered shamrocks and provide small pieces such as pom poms.

As your children identify the number, they will place that many pieces on top.

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

Preschool St. Patrick's Day Rainbows Playlist

 

 

More St. Patrick’s Day/Rainbow Ideas

Art: Spin Art Rainbows

Colors: Shamrock Color Recognition Printable Activity 

Sensory: Rainbow Sensory Bin

Fine Motor: Paper Plate Rainbow Suncatchers

Math: Shamrock Counting Cards

Shapes: Shamrock Shapes Printable Puzzle Cards 

 

Looking for song ideas?

Check out my St. Patrick’s Day/rainbow playlist:

Preschool St. Patrick's Day Rainbows Playlist

Classroom Set Ups

Rainbows

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  • Classroom Video Tour Year #3

St. Patrick’s Day

  • Classroom Set Up
  • Classroom Tour Year #1
  • Classroom Tour Year #2

Printable St. Patrick's Day Counting Activity for Circle Time

 

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St. Patrick’s Day (and Rainbows) Learning Activities

8 St. Patrick’s Day themed activities that work a variety of skills!

Preschool St. Patrick's Day Learning Packet

 

 

 

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About Sheryl Cooper

Sheryl Cooper is the founder of Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds, a website full of activities for toddlers and preschoolers. She has been teaching this age group for over 25 years and loves to share her passion with teachers, parents, grandparents, and anyone with young children in their lives.

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