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March Madness!

Wow! It's the first week in March and we started off running! Try that in high heels! :) March Reading month activities using mentor texts are my goal and I will let you take a peek at each teaching point I score! The firsties are psyched to catch a leprechaun, and to help you get started with your Leprechaun Shenanigans here are a few of my favorite March craftivies!






We write about each trap using transition words in our how to writing. The project brings energy and excitement into their writing. I borrowed the cute leprechaun idea from The First Grade Parade. http://thefirstgradeparade.blogspot.com/

What other leprechaun shenanigans are in store for the firsties?
  • The toilet water is colored green in the bathrooms
  • All the green dry erase markers disappear from my whiteboard ledge
  • posters/anchor charts are upside down
  • desks are moved to a new place in the room, or nameplates are switched
  • books are dumped on the floor off the bookshelves
  • messages are left from the leprechaun (in green marker)
  • skittles, lucky charms, etc. are left on the desks
  • the calendar dates are messed up
  • and lots more pranks as they come to me!
At the end of St. Patrick's Day Week our class Leprechaun Trap is set off. The firsties find a note and a green treat from the naughty leprechaun. Usually Green Hawaiian Punch, Green Cookies, Green Plates and Cups, Chocolate Coins, and Green Pencils. I find all my fun goodies at JoAnn's, Michaels, and my favorite the Dollar Tree! Last year I found mini leprechaun hats at Joann's. I had soo much fun teasing the kidlets with the hat left in our class trap! Please feel free to let me know what kind of shenanigans go on in your classroom too!
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