What can you learn at a St Patricks Day Parade
Who would think a parade could be educational, right? It can be!
In fact, as moms, you are probably already teaching your child much more
than you realize. As the Around-Town Mom
I’m here to tell you to give yourself that pat on the back for doing a great
job and encouraging you to do more with my handy tips.
Watching the parade can stimulate all kinds of conversation
for all ages. For school age children it’s a bit easier to ask them what they
know about St Patrick’s Day then fill them in on the missing pieces of
information. For younger children you can still ask them what they think St.
Patrick’s Day is about because it will be fun hearing their answers!
For the youngest children keep them busy watching the
colorful floats, counting similar items, pointing out shapes and discussing
funny costumes. When my son was younger
he was fascinated by leprechauns. Have
your younger children see how many leprechauns they can spot. Also see if you can find any pots of gold.
Talk about how the stories of leprechauns and pot of gold got started.
Before you go if you have older children, ask them to google
how the customs of “Kiss me I’m Irish” and pinching if you don’t wear green got
started. How did they get started anyway? I really don’t know!
Enjoy your St Patrick’s Day whatever you do. I do have Irish blood in me so I’ll be
wearing green so I won’t get pinched!
The Around-Town Mom
(C) Copyright 2014
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