Gloria, what are you doing? Are you okay?
I’m fine. Lucky came by last night.
Lucky?
Yes, Lucky the Leprechaun.
I see. Gloria, do you know how hard the Aqua Roomers
worked on making that trap?
It took them three days.
And Gloria, the leprechaun trap worked!
Then, you let Lucky go.
Really?
I know…. just look at how much fun he had.
Well, how much fun we had.
We had a blast!
Whee!
Oh, Lucky is sorry he forgot to flush the toilet.
Gloria, I’m glad you and Lucky the Leprechaun
had so much fun. What a party!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Jennie
About Jennie
I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about.
I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Whee!
A Teacher's Reflections 
That does look good fun! Well done all!
It was great fun, FR!
What a fun St. Patrick’s Day party they had. Good for Gloria for letting Lucky go free. The Aqua Roomers will have to try again next year. ☘️☘️
They had a grand time! I think Gloria did the right thing. 😀
They must have had quite the party. I’m glad Gloria let Lucky go. She a compassionate sort.
What a party! I’m glad she let Lucky go, too. That’s her nature.
Looks like fun was had by all!
Very much so! 😀
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, Gloria and all the children! ☘☘
Thank you, GP!
I would say this was a great success all around, here’s to the leprechauns and gloria and the innovative children!
Yes, all the way around! Thanks, Beth.
LOL!! It looks like they had a blast. 💚🍀
They did! What a party! 😀
Great traps and what a story!
Thank you, Wynne. It was quite a party! I’m glad you liked the story.
I can’t even imagine how much work, time, and love you put into your classes. Bravo!
It is lots of work for so much fun. My co-teacher loves this holiday, so most of the work is her doing. Whew! Thank you, Jacqui.
Leprechaun traps! And evidence of leprechauns in the bathroom! Crazy fun!
Definitely crazy fun!
I’m still laughing at the toilet! Way to go, Jennie. You’ve made St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable for these kids.
My wonderful co-teacher did most of the work. The children were thrilled! Yes, the toilet was very popular. 😀
It looks like the children had a great time. You are a miracle worker.
They had a blast, John. My wonderful co-teacher gets the credit for staging. 🙂
She did a terrific job.
Yes, she did!
Ha! Gennie, you’ve outdone yourself. This is all so wonderful. I can just imagine the children’s enthusiasm in making the trap — and their awe when they came into the room. The photos are a delight. You crowned it all with the green leprechaun pee in the toilet! That slayed me! Big hugs.
Thanks so much, Teagan. It was a big effort, and my co-teacher really takes the credit. You should have seen me as I opened the door to the room and immediately closed it – going into a frenzy where I couldn’t even speak because of what I had seen. All of that preempted the children seeing what happened. Yes, the green pee! 😂
Oh! That Gloria looks like my kind of girl! I’d of let Lucky free too. Did you know Jennie if you keep a Leprechaun captive they are more trouble than they are worth , plus they won’t give you any good luck or treasure!
It looks like they had great fun together. Naughty Lucky not flushing the toilet… What did the children make of that? … Happy St.Patrick’s Day to you and your family and of course Gloria and all the Aqua Roomers.💜💜💜💜
Way to go, Gloria! I didn’t know that about a leprechaun- yikes! They had a blast together. The children couldn’t stop talking about the green pee in the toilet. Thanks so much, Willow. 😍
Lol I bet they couldn’t green it pee is just what would grab their imagination! Well done you Jennie you are making their school life magic ✨
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On one day of the year everyone is Irish!
Yes! Isn’t it wonderful?
So much fun. I remember when my daughter was in pre-K the assistant left rabbit footprints going out the window at Easter. The kids loved it as I am sure yours did trying to catch the imp.
This was very much the same as your daughter’s pre-k rabbit footprints. Yes, so much fun!
What a hoot! When Gloria cuts loose, she cuts loose!! I love the idea of spending three days building a leprechaun. I’ll bet the children had a specific reason behind each of its components.
What a hoot, indeed! Oh, Gloria! She was something else. 😀 Three days of hard work made the trap very important to children. Yes, there were many components, all child centered. I should have added the story they wrote…tomorrow.
Oh,, good. I look forward to reading the children’s story.
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I’m sure we’ve talked about this before, but I also had visits from Lucky the Leprechaun in my classroom. One year he sent them on a scavenger hunt throughout the classroom. I’ve head kids (now adults) still tell me they remember that day. Traps galore, yet Lucky evaded them all and even gave the kids a little trash talk in the process.
Yes! These are the events kids remember, not how they learned to add numbers, right? Lucky is always a favorite, so much fun. The green pee and Gloria swinging from the ceiling were the big hits. Lucky really gets around. 😀
Happy st Patricks day
and looks like great fun
Thanks, Prior. It was great fun!
Lucky made a mess! But Gloria showed her kindness by letting him go free.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, and yes. No wonder everyone loves Gloria. 🙂
Hi Jennie, what a fun event for your class. Gloria is very flexible.
Hi Robbie, it was really fun. Gloria is definitely flexible.
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you Jennie…and you as well, Gloria and Lucky!
Thank you, Bruce!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and Gloria too. Nice to see a classroom and Gloria too.
Thank you, Kamal!
Always welcome Jennie 😊😊
Omg that looks like it was a wild party! So much fun! ❤