Legend has it, finding a four leaf clover is lucky and St. Patrick attributed the three leafed clover to the Holy Trinity. Before creating circle times or putting holiday activities together, I first meditate on the subject. During the meditation phase, I ask myself, "What are the main teaching points? Can any of them be compacted for economy in teaching? What is the spirit of the activity or what kind of environment should be created? The spirit of St. Patrick's Day seems to be colorful, playful and a bit mischievous. Here's what I came up with..... A Waldorf Homeschool St. Patrick's Day Celebration A few circle time verses: Beams of Love Finger Play: Round the golden dome above (Bring arms above head in a circle.) Sends to me its beams of love (Bring arms slowly down and cross over heart.) As I go about my day (Move arms back and forth like “walking.”) Beams of love unfold in play (Start with hands crossed over heart and slowly bring arms ...
Thus says the Lord: “Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls; Jeremiah 6:16