Stor e Telling: January February March 2016: Humor

The Golden Goose
Leslie Brooke, 1905

“Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.”  - Mark Twain

The New Year is here and it is time to begin sharing my Storytelling Magazine columns from 2016. The magazine is a membership benefit of the National Storytelling Network. If you are interested in getting fabulous articles from world-renowned storytellers and educators, along with my most recent column, join us at www.storynet.org.  I will not be sharing any 2017 publications until 2018 rolls around.

Since the theme for this issue is humor I rounded up some noodleheads and simpletons to add to the fun!

STORIES

The Book of Noodles: Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies by W.A. Clouston, 1888.  A wide variety of noodlehead stories are found within; tales from Greece, Turkey, China, Japan, Kashmir…enough tales to keep you laughing and scratching your head for days!
http://tinyurl.com/pzelzst

Capturing the Moon - Poland
http://tinyurl.com/nugbajc

Fool of the King - Africa

http://tinyurl.com/qd36nvj

The Golden Goose - Germany

http://www.authorama.com/grimms-fairy-tales-50.html

Jack Tales and Folklore - United States 

Sixteen stories of our favorite fool, Jack.
http://tinyurl.com/q76p8mr

Kookaburra’s Laughter - Australia

http://tinyurl.com/o5dz6ad

Candlemas is February 2; I offer you some bright tales to light the way.

The Bearded Fool - India
http://tinyurl.com/pa6qlgh

The Candles of Life - Czechoslovakia

http://tinyurl.com/ponhqmg

Christmas Eve Light - Europe
http://tinyurl.com/pdahbyc

The Flame of a Candle - Turkey
http://tinyurl.com/onyk3xz

Gaffer Death – Germany

http://www.worldoftales.com/European_folktales/German_folktale_1.html

The Hand of Glory - England
http://tinyurl.com/qhogv8v

The Red Candles and the Mermaid - Japan    
http://tinyurl.com/ofpauf2

The Rose Tree – England
http://tinyurl.com/qdpwh53

The Three Princes and the Maiden - Portugal
http://tinyurl.com/nb34ggg

The Twist Mouth Family - United States
http://tinyurl.com/p42zjqr

March 1 is National Pig Day, below are some tales to celebrate these clever, intelligent animals.

The Dog and the Pig - India

http://tinyurl.com/oa5r8hu

The Pig That Went to Church - United States

http://tinyurl.com/oo9bznc

The Old Woman and Her Pig - England

http://tinyurl.com/8yagce3

The Three Green Men of Glen Nevis - Scotland

http://tinyurl.com/osz569v

A few Irish tales to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Irish Myths and Legends - Stories from the Ulster and Fennian Cycle, The Tuatha Dé Danaan, and later traditions. My thanks to Simon Brooks for passing this site along.
http://tinyurl.com/qzmwgpe

Something Extra

Read Write Think - Fractured fairy tales; classroom resources and more. “Whether it's The Princess and the Rutabaga or Big Blue Riding Hood, invite your students to turn familiar fairy tales upside down and inside out—and to have fun.”
http://tinyurl.com/ybohlo7

Writing Noodlehead Stories:  A Unit for Second Through Sixth Grade 

From the amazing storytelling team of Hamilton and Weiss, a guide to help your students understand and craft their own Noodlehead tales.
http://tinyurl.com/ckbfmvf

Verve - While this is foremost an ecommerce business, scroll down for a list of 27 royalty free stock images for commercial use.

http://tinyurl.com/nl8nw6o

Please note, websites change at a rapid pace and web links may change or break without notice. I cannot be responsible for redirected or broken links.  At the time of this posting all links were in working order. Thank you for understanding.

Karen Chace 2017 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Wee Ones: Songs, Rhymes & Fingerplays



Antique Postcard, 1910

Saint Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the children will be looking here, there, and everywhere for Leprechauns. Why not have some fun while you wait for them to appear?

These finger plays, songs and story stretches are found all around the web with no attribution. I put this list together for a lapsit program last year and thought I would share them with you.  I hope you find something fun to use in your classroom, library or storytelling program.

COUNTING AND FINGERPLAYS

Five Little Shamrocks

One green shamrock, in the morning dew,
Another one sprouted, and then there were two.
Two green shamrocks, growing beneath a tree;
Another one sprouted and then there were three.
Three green shamrocks, by the cottage door;
Another one sprouted, and then there were four.
Four green shamrocks, near a beehive
Another one sprouted, and then there were five.
Five little shamrocks, bright and emerald green,
Think of all the luck these shamrocks will bring.

Five Little Leprechauns

Five little leprechauns were dancing on the shore.
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were four.
Four little leprechauns were dancing merrily.
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were three.
Three little leprechauns danced a jig as they can do.
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were two.
Two little leprechauns were dancing on the run.
The king waved a magic wand, and then there were one.
One little leprechaun was lonely as could be.
The king called the leprechauns and gave them cakes and tea.

The Leprechaun

A leprechaun is small and green, (Use hand to indicate a small person.)

He hides where he cannot be seen. (Cover eyes with hands.)
But if you catch one on this day, (Shake finger.)
He must give his gold away. (Pretend to put gold in pocket.)

SONGS

I’m a Little Leprechaun (Tune: I'm a Little Teapot)

I'm a little leprechaun short and stout.
Look at my top hat and hear me shout.
when I get all excited, listen to me dear.
St. Patrick's Day is now right here.

Leprechaun Where Are You? (Tune of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star)

Leprechaun, Leprechaun,
where are you?

I tried to catch you,
but away you flew.

I'm going to get you just wait and see!
Then all your gold will belong to me!
Leprechaun, Leprechaun,
where are you?

STORY STRETCH

Do your Ears Point Up?

Do your ears point up? (Pull on tops of ears.)
Do you have a lot of luck? (Cross fingers.)
For gold do you dig? (Pretend to dig.)
Can you dance an Irish jig? (Dance a jig.)
If you answered, "Yes," (Nod head.)
You're a leprechaun, I'd guess! (Wink eye.)

We’re Going On A Leprechaun Hunt

We’re going on a leprechaun hunt. We’re not afraid.
Oh. look! I see a grassy field.
Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Can't go over it. Got to go through it.
Swish, swish, swish, swish.
Oh, look! I see a giant tree.
Can't go over it. Can't go under it. Can't go through it. Got to go up it.
Climb, climb, climb.
Oh, look! I see a river.
Can't go over it. Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Got to swim through it.
Let's go. Swim, swim, swim.
Oh, look! I see a dark cave.
Can't go around it. Can't go under it. Can't go over it. Got to go in it.
Tip toe, tip toe, tip toe toe.
It's really dark in here. Better turn on my flashlight.
Oh, no. I see something!
It's mean! It's green! It's a leprechaun! Let's go!
Run! Run! Swim! Swim! Climb! Climb! Swish! Swish!

Two previous posts for St. Patrick's Day, with stories, songs, crafts and more  can be found at these links:

May the Road Rise to Meet You
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2011/02/may-road-rise-up-to-meet-youcelebrating.html

Sláinte mhaith! (Good health)

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2010/02/slainte-mhaith-good-health.html

Karen Chace 2014 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

Slow and Steady: Stor e Telling January February 2011

Tortoise and Hare
from Children's Illustrations, 1880

I have penned the Stor E Telling column since January of 2002 and the articles from 2002-2006 are the publications page of my website found here http://tinyurl.com/llnn47y . I will be adding the columns from 2007 to 2012 to that page as well. However, I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and steady” approach via Aesop and will post the individual columns on my blog for now.

I will not be adding current columns until the following year, so if you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Please feel free to comment on the blog and let me know if you find this useful.

JANUARY FEBRUARY 2011

This issue focuses on storytelling and music, a wonderful combination. I offer you some sites to help you hit all the right notes!

American Ballads and Songs – This book will be helpful to tellers and ballad singers. This book, published in 1922, is available as a free download

o   English and Scottish Ballads in America
o   Other Imported Ballads and Songs
o   Native Ballads and Songs
o   Ballads of: Criminals and Outlaws
o   Western Ballads and Songs
o   Miscellaneous Ballads and Songs
o   Dialogue, Nursery and Game Songs
http://tinyurl.com/2fhwvze

Contemplations from the Marianis Trench – Hundreds of ballads and folk songs from England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America. Also lyrics, background information and midi files so you can revel in the music while you surf.

http://www.contemplator.com/

Songs for Teaching - A great site to find songs for your stories that tie into curriculum guidelines. There are Teacher Tips, Lesson Plans and Guidelines for using music in the classroom including songs about everyday life, diversity and family. This is the place to be to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!
http://www.songsforteaching.com/

Story-Lovers.com – As always, Jackie Baldwin has just what we need. Here is the link to the Books, Music and Stories page on her site; a triple treat!
http://tinyurl.com/25l7jed

Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Traditional songs, rhymes, fingerplays and games in Spanish and English.

http://tinyurl.com/3dbu7v

Tell Me A Story – From the King County Library System, librarians share their songs and fingerplays, some are accompanied by video.
http://tinyurl.com/35gtu3r

January 5, 2011 is National Bird Day. I offer some stories and information to help your imagination’s soar!

Birds As Symbol: A Flight Through Folktale and Poetry – Interesting paper focusing on how “birds are used symbolically to represent spirits or souls in folklore of various countries.”

http://tinyurl.com/33748ae

Bird Stories from Around the World - Fourteen tales I have collected through the years.

http://tinyurl.com/2cpab2j

The Chinese New Year begins on February 3 and 2011 is The Year of the Rabbit; some tales to add to your repertoire.

A Rabbit Story – Tibet 

http://www.sacred-texts.com/asia/tft/tft38.htm

Brer Rabbit and Tar Baby - USA

http://tinyurl.com/2fssknu

The Dance for Water or Rabbit’s Triumph – South Africa 

http://www.sacred-texts.com/afr/saft/sft20.htm

The Foolish Lion and the Clever Rabbit

http://tinyurl.com/2vv9nkt

Rabbit and Fox– Native American

http://tinyurl.com/29g29hq

The Rabbit and the Coyote - Mayan
http://tinyurl.com/ybn7he6

Rabbit Shots the Sun – Native American

http://tinyurl.com/36u3ukl

The Rabbit Throws Out His Sandal - Mayan

http://tinyurl.com/2uuzrqc
 

The Smiling Rabbit - Mexico

http://www.eagleservices.ca/1stlorette/Html/MexicoWeb/FolkTales.pdf

Storybug.net – Two previous posts on my blog about the Chinese NewYear in 2008 and 2009. While the stories are not about rabbit you will find information about the celebration that may be useful.

http://tinyurl.com/yfqejbk
http://tinyurl.com/ylxdd5l

Many of us will be “wearing the green” soon in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day so here’s a head start on finding some of the fairy folk!

Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, 1892.

http://tinyurl.com/332obbr

The Fireside Stories of Ireland by Patrick Kennedy, 1870.

https://archive.org/details/firesidestories00kenngoog

Folk-Lore and Legends: Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales by Cathryn Wallace, 1910. http://tinyurl.com/ohozrbr

And if you missed any of the previous “Slow and Steady…” blog posts here are the links to the series so far.

2007

January February 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_30.html
May June 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
July August 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_15.html
September October 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_20.html
November December 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html

2008

January February 2008
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_11.html
May June 2008
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-may-june-2008.html
Summer 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_25.html
Fall 2008
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

 

2009 

January February 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_10.html
May June 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_14.html
July August 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_21.html
September October 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html
November December 2009
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

 

2010

January February 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_13.html

April May 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/10/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_28.html
July August 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/11/slow-and-steady-stor-e-telling-july.html
September October 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/11/slow-and-steady-stor-e-telling.html
November December 2010
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/11/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

 

Karen Chace 2013 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

 

 

 

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Stor e Telling March April 2008

Hare and Tortoise
by
Milo Winter, 1919

I have penned the Stor E Telling column since January of 2002 and the articles from 2002-2006 are the publications page of my website found here http://www.storybug.net/stor-e-telling.html.

I will be adding the columns from 2007 to 2012 to that page as well. However, I am in the process of checking what link URL's have changed or are now defunct. It is a time consuming process so I am taking the “slow and steady” approach via Aesop and will post the individual columns on my blog for now.

I will not be adding current columns until the following year, so if you want immediate access to the newest websites, consider becoming a member of the National Storytelling Network.

Please feel free to comment on the blog and let me know if you find this useful. I love hearing from you!

 

MARCH APRIL 2008

The business end of things…

Download Free Pictures.com - Little Red Riding Hood, our old friend Jack, and other famous fairytale folks can be found here. To the right you will also find links to other free clip art photos in a number of categories, including holiday, animal and nature photos.

http://download-free-pictures.com/fiction/fables-fairy-tales.html

Google Book Search - A boon to storytellers around the world; many books are in the public domain and can be downloaded in their entirety for free. Copyrighted material can be reviewed; however, not all of the pages will be viewable. 

http://books.google.com/

Publicity Hound.com - Publicity expert Joan Stewart shows you how to use free publicity to establish your credibility, offering resources, free articles and a free e-zine.

http://www.publicityhound.com/

Tinyurl.com - Have you ever tried to paste an incredibly long URL into your browser, only to have it break? Well this new tool is sheer genius! Copy and paste a long URL into the “Make tiny URL” box and reduces it cuts to manageable size. Brilliant!

http://www.tinyurl.com

The link below was not part of the original article but I decided to include it here since it speaks to the tools we use as performance artists.

The Tools of the Trade

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2011/09/tools-of-trade.html

It will soon be time for the wearin o’ the green! Here are four sites to help you dish the blarney with the best of them! These four sites are books spanning from 1893 to 1920. They are in the public domain and may be downloaded for free.

Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland

From 1902 a wonderful antique book full of tales and information by Lady Wilde, mother of Oscar Wilde.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/ali/

The Celtic Twilight - Offered by William Butler Yeats and published in 1893, he writes in the forward, “I have invented nothing but my own comments and one or two deceitful sentences that may keep some poor storytellers discourse with the devils and the angels….”

http://tinyurl.com/2bngdk

Irish Fairy Tales - Brought to you by James Stephens all the way from 1920; beginning with The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill and ending with Mongan’s Frenzy.

http://tinyurl.com/2y5kcd

Irish Fairy Tales, Folklore and Legend - Illustrated by Geoffrey Strahan and published in 1904 this book offers a variety of English, Scottish and Irish folk-lore.

http://tinyurl.com/lc2rgo2

Yes, everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day but I thought I should offer some other story sites as well.

Folklife in Louisiana - This site offers a wide range of information on collecting local, folklore, exploring communities and traditions, adaptable lesson plans, and stories!

http://www.louisianafolklife.org/index.html

Virtual Chad - Five stories from the country of Chad along with additional information links on the culture, language, animals and literature of the country.

http://www.tchad.org/research/folktales.html

Let’s not forget that March is also Women’s History Month.

History.com - The history of Women’s Suffrage, achievements, Hall of Fame, timeline and additional resources.

http://www.history.com/minisites/womenhist

The Library of Congress: Women’s History Month - Features biographies, audio clips, images, classroom materials, and links to relevant collections and exhibits.

http://www.loc.gov/topics/womenshistory/

Women in American Folklore -Heroines, strong women, witches, ghosts and curious girls are ready to welcome you.
http://americanfolklore.net/folklore/2010/10/women_in_american_folklore.html

The link below was not part of the original article but I offer it here now. The blog post is dedicated to Women’s History Month and offers a number of additional resources.

Celebrate Women's History Month - Women in "Her"story! http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2010/03/women-in-herstory.html

 

Silver white winters that melt into spring these are a few of my favorite things…The flowers will soon be in bloom and that calls for some stories about spring and the sun!

Sun Folklore
http://tinyurl.com/34blrj

How the Sun Was Rescued

http://tinyurl.com/2uk5sw  

Saving Spring

http://tinyurl.com/yqu9c7

The Spring Beauty

http://tinyurl.com/2tkbl2 

Why Cats Sit on the Doorstep in the Sun

http://tinyurl.com/2xga8h

And if you missed any of the pervious “Slow and Steady…” blog posts here are the links to the series thus far.

2007

January February 2007

http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
March April 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/06/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_30.html
May June 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html
July August 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_15.html
September October 2007
http://www.karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_20.html
November December 2007
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/07/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e_29.html

2008

January February 2008

http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2013/08/slow-and-steady-wins-race-stor-e.html

 

 

Karen Chace 2013 ©

This blog post was researched and compiled by Karen Chace. Permission for private use is granted. Distribution, either electronically or on paper is prohibited without my expressed written permission. For permission please contact me at storybug@aol.com. Of course, if you wish to link to my blog via your website, blog, newsletter, Facebook page or Twitter please feel free to do so; I greatly appreciate your support and personal integrity.

 

 

May the road rise up to meet you...Celebrating St. Patrick's Day



Illustration courtesy of Karen's Whimsy  

My favorite holiday, next to Thanksgiving, is of course St. Patrick’s Day. Both of my maternal grandparents made the trip from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo long ago. My grandmother was “lace curtain Irish” while my grandfather was “shanty Irish.” They did not meet and marry until they were both in the United States. Together, they raised a family of 12 and like many others, lost everything during the Great Depression.

In 2008 I wrote a blog post dedicated to them. If you would like to step back in time with me visit http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2008/02/step-back-in-time.html .

On St. Patrick’s Day I get together with my family and cousins to celebrate, a day when everyone is just a wee bit Irish. Below are some stories, music, proverbs and more to help you understand a bit more about this celebration and the history of the wonderful people of Ireland. 

• There are 36.5 million U.S. residents with Irish roots. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (more than four million).Irish ranks among the top five ancestries in every state except Hawaii and New Mexico. It is the leading ancestry group in Delaware, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
• The Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day, a religious holiday for over a thousand years.
• The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in the United States. Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City on March 17, 1762.
• St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada and Australia. It is also celebrated in Japan, Singapore and Russia.
• Chicago is famous dyeing the Chicago River green on St. Patrick’s Day.
• More than 100 St. Patrick's Day parades are held across the United States. New York City and Boston are home to the largest celebrations.
• The Celts had an oral culture, where religion, legend and history were passed from one generation to the next by way of stories and songs. After being conquered by the English, and forbidden to speak their own language. The Irish turned to music hold on to their heritage and history
• The original Irish name for leprechaun’s is "lobaircin," meaning "small-bodied fellow." Minor figures in Celtic folklore they are known for their trickery, often used to protect their much-fabled treasure. Leprechauns had nothing to do with St. Patrick or the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, a Catholic holy day.  
• The shamrock, which was also called the "seamroy" by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring.
  
   The above information was found at: http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day  

  

STORIES
Many of us will be “wearing the green” soon in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day so here’s a head start on finding some of the faerie folk!

Ancient Legends, Mystic Charms and Superstitions of Ireland - From 1902 a wonderful antique book full of tales and information by Lady Wilde, mother of Oscar Wilde.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/ali/

Celtic Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs, 1892.
http://tinyurl.com/332obbr

Fairy Tales and Folktales of the Irish Peasantry - Edited by W. B. Yeats and published in 1888 the stories are here to enjoy, courtesy of Sacred Texts. Revel in tales of the Merrow, Changelings, Pookas, Fairies and Banshees, Saints, Priests, Giants and Devils, Kings, Queens, Earls and Robbers; Yeats covers them all!
http://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/yeats/fip/

The Fireside Stories of Ireland by Patrick Kennedy, 1870.
https://archive.org/details/firesidestories00kenngoog 

The Irish Storyteller - Did you ever wonder how Eire got its name? Come read this Celtic legend, meet Irish Chieftains, Queens and more!
http://tinyurl.com/c7oxe3

Storybug.net – For a list of Celtic websites I have collected through the years go to: http://www.storybug.net/links/cultures.html#celtic

The Welsh Fairy Book - Eighty-four stories published in 1907 by Jenkyn Thomas, along with a page of pronunciation notes.
http://classiclit.about.com/library/bl-etexts/wjthomas/bl-wjthomas-welsh-complete.htm

The four sites below are books spanning from 1893 to 1920 and were all found via Google Books. They are in the public domain and can be downloaded for free.

The Celtic Twilight - Offered by William Butler Yeats and published in 1893, he writes in the forward, “I have invented nothing but my own comments and one or two deceitful sentences that may keep some poor storytellers discourse with the devils and the angels….” 
http://tinyurl.com/2bngdk

Folk-Lore and Legends: Legends, Myths and Fairy Tales by Cathryn Wallace, 1910. http://tinyurl.com/3y4kuj4

Irish Fairy Tales - Brought to you by James Stephens all the way from 1920; beginning with The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill and ending with Mongan’s Frenzy.
http://tinyurl.com/2y5kcd

Irish Fairy Tales, Folklore and Legend - Illustrated by Geoffrey Strahan and published in 1904 this book offers a variety of English, Scottish and Irish folk-lore.
http://tinyurl.com/69rmy9q

BOOKS

Apples for the Teacher - A nice selection of children's books perfect for St. Patrick's Day. http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/st-patricks-day/kids-books/


CRAFTS

Leprechaun Crafts - http://tinyurl.com/yl3rmq9
St. Patrick’s Day Wreaths – http://tinyurl.com/yz4bw29  
St. Patrick’s Day Word Jumble - http://tinyurl.com/ykjhtf8
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search - http://tinyurl.com/ylx8537
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages - http://tinyurl.com/yz7guar
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Printables - http://tinyurl.com/cxfe9a
St. Patrick's Day Coloring Pages - http://tinyurl.com/cy9pwd

SONGS AND FINGERPLAYS

Mama Lisa – Children’s Songs from Ireland
http://www.mamalisa.com/?p=417&t=ec&c=68

Perpetual School House
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/holiday_themes/stpat_songs.html

Love to Learn – A great new site I just stumbled upon. Lots of fingerplays here for a variety of holidays. This link will take you to those for St. Patrick’s Day. http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/SpecialDays/StPattys/Parodies.html#anchor1433410


CURRICULUM

Mifflin County School District – This is like find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Wonderful links, including the history of Ireland, activities, stories and more.

http://www.mcsdk12.org/curr/Holidays_and_Occasions/Holidays_and_Occasions_St_Patricks_Day.html

Read, Write, Think – For grades 1 – 12.
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/calendar-activities/today-patrick-20451.html

 

SOMETHING EXTRA

Irish Blessings, Curses, Proverbs and Quotations
http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/irish.html

Sláinte mhaith! (Good health) – Another of my blog post for St. Patrick’s Day from 2010. Additional, stories, crafts and more.
http://karenchace.blogspot.com/2010/02/slainte-mhaith-good-health.html


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