Every year the Aqua Roomers try to catch Lucky the Leprechaun. It takes great planning to build a serious leprechaun trap.
This trap had it all, from a pulley system to scary dragons. It was a masterful culmination of creative young minds designing a no-fail trap.
It didn’t work. Lucky the Leprechaun is very clever. When school opened this morning, here is what we saw:
This was a wonderful day. Children learned math and science, building the trap. They also learned all the efforts that go into building a trap might not work. Life lessons, team work, and joy.
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.
A Teacher's Reflections 
Great stuff Jennie! Love the footprints 😁
Fun, Jennie. Thanks.
You’re too funny, Jennie. Those kids will remember that leprechaun forever!
You are just like me this way, Jennie. When I taught second grade, the kids always wanted to make leprechaun traps. I couldn’t help but have a little fun by leaving footprints and treats behind while also sending the students on a wild goose chase, with messages from Lucky left for them.