I love provoking the children's minds and imaginations in new and unexpected ways!
Today was no exception:
We've been discussing the traditions and folk lore surrounding St. Patrick's Day for the last week and a bit, so it was all set up. The children were well aware of the trickery that Leprechauns are known to get involved in, and this is how the children found the centre when the arrived this morning.
Who made this MESS?!??!???
A Clue!
A pot of gold was left behind, perhaps the suspected leprechaun was so preoccupied with making his mess that he forgot his pot of gold.
The pot of gold then became the bait to catch the little guy (only now it had a cover on it, so he couldn't steal any gold.)
Another trap was created. The tape was put on the floor sticky side up... much like a mouse trap. Seriously, the children never cease to amaze me with their connections between home and daycare.
The children were all too eager to clean up the mess... hmmm interesting.
I love how the children get really excited when this mop comes out.
Another trap in the making. This made eating our snacks interesting.
This trap was effective in capturing children and teachers, but not so effective in catching leprechauns.
When we returned from a trip to the local play ground we spotted a tiny bit of green poking out of the trap. What could it be?
We captured the tricky little guy!!! Yes!!!
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