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Let's Learn About St. Patrick's Day!

Symbols - The Shamrock

Another symbol for St. Patrick's Day is the Shamrock.   The Shamrock is a clover with 3 leaves.
 
 

Let's read about the Shamrock and some ways it is used in Ireland.

Clcik To Learn About Shamrocks

A group of clovers
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Can you think of other types of flowers that are popular during other holidays that we celebrate?
 
Christmas?
 
Easter?
 
Valentines Day?

Shamrock Cookies
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It is fun to decorate Shamrock Cookies!

Candy Shamrock
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ACTIVITY :  Now you are going to make your own Shamrock. Your teacher will give you a pattern to trace onto white construction paper.  Be sure to cut and decorate your Shamrock neatly and be creative!

Now we can learn about a popular Irish custom.