Resources for Teaching the Real Story of St. Patrick for Kids

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Are you looking for ways to teach about the real St. Patrick with your kids? I love finding out the real story behind popular holidays. I also have an Irish background, my brother has red hair after all.

And while I am not Catholic (I am a Seventh-Day Adventist Christian) I think it is important to learn about other religions and cultures, particularly ones that relate to our heritage.

I wanted to find out the real story of St. Patrick's and find some fun and easy ways you can learn about him with your kids. So today I am sharing what I have found; resources for teaching the REAL story of St. Patrick for kids.

Some Facts about the Real St. Patrick

• He was never officially made a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church
• He wasn't from Ireland either, he was from England
• He was captured as a boy and became a slave
• He turned to God and God sent him back to Ireland to spread Christianity to them (he was a missionary!)
• No one knows for sure if he used the shamrock as a symbol of the Trinity (the Father, Son & Holy Spirit)
• St. Patrick's Day was a religious holiday in Ireland for many years before it became the modern holiday it is today
• Shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns and other St. Patrick Day symbols are part of Irish myths, not the real holiday

Links to check out:

• St. Patrick's Day at History.com
• The Real St. Patrick at ChristianHistory.com

Books & Movies About the Real St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Day by Gail GibbonsI personally have not read this book, but I did read a couple of blog posts about it and the reviews on Amazon and it looks like a great resource. I will definitely be getting this for when E is older.

VeggieTales: Sumo of the OperaHang in with me on this one, I know the title and the cover have nothing to do with St. Patrick's Day. However, there is a short mini-movie before the main story that tells about the real St. Patrick. And if your kids already love Veggie Tales as much as we do, then they will love this entire DVD anyways.

Printables, Unit Studies and more about the Real St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Day Object Lesson – From Paradise Praises

St. Patrick's Day Unit Study – From Paradise Praises

St. Patrick Printable Study – The Kennedy Adventures

And sometimes it's just fun to do activities with shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns so here is a list of fun resources with a St. Patrick's Day theme:

20 St. Patrick's Day Fine Motor & Sensory Activities for Kids

St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin

Fun Foods for St. Patrick's Day

Cream of Asparagus Soup for St. Patrick's Day – Kiddie Foodies

Rainbow Snack – Sugar Aunts

Lucky Charm Bars – We Made That

Rainbow Cookies  – Kitchen Counter Chronicles

St. Patrick Day Smoothie – Artsy Mom

 

You can also find all my ideas and posts on my Pinterest board below:

 Follow Heather @ Golden Reflections Blog's board From Golden Reflections Blog on Pinterest.

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• St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bin
• Easter Themed Sensory Bin

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