Teach the song by rote and play the game.

Watch the kids demo to learn how to play the game for “St. Patrick’s Day Jig”

Game Directions: Have the class form a circle. Choose one student to be a leprechaun. The leprechaun marches around the inside of the circle. At the end of the second phrase, the leprechaun stops in front of a student. They join hands and they “jig” - left heel forward, right heel forward, etc. The students in the circle should do a “sailors hornpipe” at the same time (fold arms and jig in place). Now two students march in the inside circle. They choose two more partners and jig again. Continue with four, then eight, until the entire class has had a turn.

Play the song. Play again and sing along.

Read the rhythms. Read the solfa notes or pitch letter names. Sing the song.

Have students think of what they would wish for if they caught a leprechaun. Have them practice saying their wishes to a steady beat.

Sing the song as the A section.

Have four students say their wishes in the B section.

Sing the A section again.

Have four more students say their wishes.

If you have barred instruments, you could accompany the theme with a C-G bordun instead of playing the video.

Optional: Print and have students complete the worksheet.

Use a ribbon or scarf and copy the movements to the music.

Play the video again and create your own movements.

Teach "The Lollipop Tree" by rote. Teach the chorus first. Have the students sing the chorus and listen to the verses. If you have student books, this is an excellent song to have students read while they listen to verses.

Sing "The Music Time Is Over".