Here are three St. Patrick’s Day / leprechaun rhymes and poems for preschoolers! Includes a limerick, an action rhyme, and a fingerplay rhyme for lots of fun!
Un-Lucky
There once was a leprechaun named Lucky.
His favorite toy was his yellow stuffed ducky.
A storm rained hard,
making mud in the yard.
And when he dropped his toy, it got yucky.
Leprechaun, Leprechaun (action rhyme)
Leprechaun, leprechaun turn around.
Leprechaun, leprechaun touch the ground.
Leprechaun, leprechaun dance a reel.
Leprechaun, leprechaun laugh and squeal.
Leprechaun, leprechaun pick a clover.
Leprechaun, leprechaun bend on over.
Leprechaun, leprechaun reach up high.
Leprechaun, leprechaun wave goodbye.
5 Little Shamrocks (Finger Rhyme)
Five little shamrocks growing happily. (hold up hand)
The first one said, “Three leaves have we. ” (wiggle thumb)
The second one said, “They are the color green.” (wiggle pointer finger)
The third one said, “They’re the prettiest I’ve ever seen!” (wiggle middle finger)
The fourth one said, “And they’re heart shaped too.” (wiggle ring finger)
The fifth one said, “This rhyme is through.” (wiggle pinky)
