Celtic Knots and Rainbow Mobiles

Our St. Patrick's Day class was really fun. We showed the kids how to do basic weaving with our Celtic Knot felt coasters. Some had a little trouble getting started but once they got the hang of it they really did well. Teaching children how to weave is a challenge to begin with, but I have found that they really want to figure it out. Even though the concept is really basic, actually doing it is another thing completely. Weaving is a great way to exercise the brain, and it is fun to see the children get the hang of it. We also made Rainbow mobiles, and made bags of gold with the children. It was great fun to talk about leprechauns and all things green. I read a story called "Tim O'Toole and the Wee People". The story was a bit lengthy, but all the children were enthralled. The kids surely enjoyed filling their bags of gold with gold coins filled with chocolate. I also made green kettle corn which seems to be a hit with the children. I like making it as a treat/snack since it has very little sugar, and it seems exciting when you add a bit of color to it.