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 😁
Thanks, FR!
Fun, Jennie. Thanks.
Thanks, John.
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You’re too funny, Jennie. Those kids will remember that leprechaun forever!
They remember! One year Lucky hung Gloria from the ceiling!
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.
It’s so much fun, isn’t it? And the skills they learn collectively building a trap is a great learning experience. Win-win.
Thank you for sharing Jenny. These are wonderful anecdotes.
Glad you enjoyed this.
Apologies for misspelling your name Jennie. I will visit your blog.
Hope
No worries.
My goodness. One would have thought with such a fancy trap, Lucky would have been caught for sure. What a great exercise and event for the kids. Very inventive.
Thanks, Glen!
A very clever leprechaun! And very clever Aquaroomers to build that elaborate trap!!
Yes and yes!
Your students will remember Lucky forever. Our kids still ask every St Patrick’s Dsy about Seamus the leprechaun, who must be a very distant relative of lucky. Now Seamus was a little bit of a prankster but he usually made up for it with a treat. But still funny to have my 22 year old son ask about him!!! Ha ha.
I love your story! Yes, age 22 and still asking about him. That’s wonderful. Seamus must be related to Lucky for sure. 😀
How fun!! That trap looks elaborate! It was pretty good too since it took Clover to help Lucky get out. Well done, Aqua Roomers!
It was very elaborate! Thank goodness Clover helped Lucky get out. Thanks, Deborah. It was so much fun!
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You do extraordinary work/play!!! This blog post put a big smile on my face. Thank you for another wonderful glimpse into your very special classroom…
Thanks so much, Will. I’m so glad this put a big smile on your face. My co-teacher is the one behind the leprechaun trap. She is terrific!
What fun! If I remember correctly, Gloria was in on the shenanigans last year?
Yes, she was, big time. I think she’s way too busy in England to think about that now…although she was the only one who saw and played with Lucky.
I hope she’s having a good time in England!
She is! I just posted about her big day in London.
so. much. fun! lucky must have known the leprechauns who used to sneak in our room and take out all our green toys and art supplies. what mischief makers!
He definitely knew the leprechauns who did that in your classroom. What mischief makers, indeed!
So cute! I bet the kids loved it.
Oh, they did!
What fun!