March 26, 2012

Leprechaun on the Loose

I read several leprechaun books the week of St. Patrick's Day.  On St. Patrick's Day, I always read the book Leprechaun on the Loose.  It is a cute story about a mischievous leprechaun causing trouble in a classroom. 


While the students and I are out of the room (usually lunchtime), I have someone come in and make a mess in the classroom to make it look like a leprechaun visited.  My "leprechaun" moves chairs around, turns books upside down, messes up our calendar, spills crayons, and whatever else he feels like messing up. 





Jack the Leprechaun also left the students a letter and some "magic dust" for a special treat.  The letter says....

Hello my friends!
Now what do you think?
I was here and gone
As quick as a wink.
I've left you some magic dust,
Mix it with whip cream that's a must.
Add it to your cookie for a special treat.
Remember boys and girls,
Be very sweet!

Love,
Jack

The "magic dust" is Jello pistachio pudding mix.  It starts off white but turns green when you mix it with the whip cream.  The students love it!  They even enjoy cleaning up the mess Jack made.



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