It’s amazing what you can do with just a sticker or two
A sticker can make smiles grow quicker for me and you
There’s a sticker for a job well done,
And even a sticker for a job just begun,
A sticker for my very own book,
Or a sticker my just my very own book nook,
There’s a sticker for this,
And a sticker for that,
And a very special sticker
For that Cat in the hat!

Celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2.

Online resources about Dr. Seuss

• The History Channel’s This Day in History for March 2, 1904
• Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden
• ReadWriteThink’s lesson plans incorporating works by Dr. Seuss

SmileMakers resources for making it a grand party for young and old, so your celebrate will be told and retold.

• Dr. Seuss® Read with a Friend bookmarks
• Dr. Seuss® Teacher Reward Kit: Includes 90 recognition awards, 60 teacher postcards, two 50-sheet notepads, 72 bookmarks and over 1,200 stickers. Over 1,450 pieces. 9″ x 6″ x 3 1/4″
• Dr. Seuss® Cat in the Hat Hats for Your Class
• Dr. Seuss® Hat’s Off to You Recognition Certificates
• Dr. Seuss® Motivational Sticker Book

Would you mind taking a moment to share with us how you’ll be celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss?

Wednesday we touched on the history of Saint Patrick. So today we’re going to focus on the various St. Patrick’s Day products that SmileMakers carries, which are perfect for any classroom!

St. Patrick’s Day Stickers
SmileMakers carries over 10 varieties of St. Patrick’s Day stickers that have shamrocks, kitties, pots o’ gold and much more. We even have Make-Your-Own Leprechaun stickers.

St. Patrick’s Day Pencils
Festive and functional! These St. Patrick’s Day Pencils are perfect little gifts for students of all ages. Choose from a shamrock or leprechaun design.

St. Patrick’s Day Toys
Temporary tattoos, headband antennas, and pinwheels are just some of the St. Patrick’s Day toys we carry. Want a variety all in one package? Check out our St. Patrick’s Day Sampler which includes necklaces, bubbles, and headband antennas all in a “pot o’ gold.”

Did you know roughly 40 million Americans trace their heritage back to Ireland?

And on Wednesday, March 17th, those 40 million, along with millions of others around the world, will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Photo Credit: cobalt123 on Flickr.com

But who is Saint Patrick and why do we celebrate him?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He is believed to have been born in Britain toward the end of the fourth century. Stories also claim he died on March 17th, 460 A.D.

Before becoming a priest, Saint Patrick believed he heard the voice of God in a dream, telling him to go to Ireland to become a missionary. After being ordained, he went to Ireland to minster current Christians while also converting non-Christians.

It is also believed that Saint Patrick was the creator of the Celtic cross. According to History.com, Saint Patrick “superimposed a sun, a powerful Irish symbol, onto the Christian cross to create what is now called a Celtic cross, so that veneration of the symbol would seem more natural to the Irish.”

Although the island of Ireland does not have snakes, stories of Saint Patrick famously banishing snakes from Ireland claim to be false. According to sources like National Geographic, Ireland has never had snakes.

What other stories to you know about Saint Patrick? How will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in your classroom?