Last Updated on July 31, 2021 by Sheryl Cooper
Inside: These free printable St. Patrick’s Day circle time props get toddlers and preschoolers engaged. Hold the shamrock sticks while singing songs and reading books!
Get toddlers and preschoolers engaged during your St. Patrick’s Day theme circle time with these printable shamrock props.
These little shamrock sticks can be used while reading books, reciting rhymes, and singing songs!
Scroll towards the bottom of this page to find the link to the free download for your St. Patrick’s Day circle time!
Printable St. Patrick’s Day Circle Time Props
One of our themes during March is St. Patrick’s Day, when we add some fun shamrock activities to our classroom.
If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know how strongly I feel about using props during circle time.
Especially with toddlers and young preschoolers who have short attention spans.
I created these St. Patrick’s Day circle time props that teachers and students can hold while reading and singing.
Assembling the Printable St. Patrick’s Day Circle Time Props
What you will need:
- Popsicle sticks or Jumbo Craft Sticks
- Laminator
- Scotch tape
- Printable shamrock prop (scroll down to find the link)
I suggest either printing these on heavy paper or laminating them for extra durability.
Make enough copies so that you have one shamrock stick for each student and yourself.
Preparation:
Cut out the desired amount of shamrocks and gather your popsicle or jumbo craft sticks.After cutting them out, tape them to the top of a popsicle stick.
Using the Printable St. Patrick’s Day Circle Time Props
Make enough shamrock sticks so that each child has one, plus the teacher who is leading circle time.
While you read St. Patrick’s Day books and sing related songs, invite your children to hold their shamrock sticks in the air.
More 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:
Classroom Set Ups
Rainbows
St. Patrick’s Day
More Circle Time Resources
Preschool Circle Time Activities
When Circle Time Doesn’t Go As Planned (Video)
My Secrets to a Successful Circle Time (Video)
St. Patrick’s Day (and Rainbows) Learning Activities
8 St. Patrick’s Day themed activities that work a variety of skills!
8 Activities (37 Pages):
- Shamrock Lacing Fine Motor
- Gold Coins Double-Sided Counting Cards
- Count & Clip Shamrock Counting
- Five Little Leprechauns Song Prop for Circle Time
- St. Patrick’s Day Tracing/Coloring Sheet
- Shamrock Color Matching Cards
- English/Spanish Rainbow Color Sorting Cards
- Left to Right Fine Motor Tracing Cards