Years of being a child care provider means I really stepped up my game on these fun little holidays! Who would have thought that magical green milk, cereal, pudding and more would create such excitement in kids? Well, trust me, it does! St. Patrick's Day was always one of my favorites.
A few days before we start talking about those pesky little leprechauns and how they like to cause mischief and how we might like to trap one this year... Then that morning I am prepared with my magical food coloring!
Before they arrive, I put some in the toilet tank to surprise the first visitor in the restroom. Then I put a drop into each of their empty cups and also into their cereal bowls before covering with Cheerios or Kix. Then as I call them to breakfast I start pouring milk into a cup and am so shocked when I see the white milk turning green! The kids quickly become so excited and watch in surprise as all the rest of the milks also turn green! Next I start pouring milk into their cereal bowls which are on the table in front of them. More magical amazement!
While they eat breakfast I add a few drops of green into a mixing bowl and dump my vanilla pudding powder into the bowl, talking about making pudding for them for their afternoon snack. As I begin stirring, the amazement continues! GREEN pudding! Those leprechauns keep busy, let me tell you! (You can also turn eggs green!!)
We always have had so much fun with the leprechaun silliness and I have even more fun crafts and ideas over on my Mac Kid Pinterest page. Be sure and comment with any of your own favorites or share the reactions you receive when those leprechauns stir up trouble at your house this year!
