It’s Your Lucky Day! St. Patrick’s Day and Pi Day

It’s your lucky day! This week’s Learning Snacks has arrived! Even though today is Pi Day, don’t fill up on fun too early! We end the week with St. Patrick’s Day. Try a new recipe, read a new silly story, or craft a beautiful piece of art.

FOR KIDS: ST. PATRICK'S DAY HISTORY
This week brings us a little extra luck! On March 17th, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday marks the arrival of Christianity and St. Patrick to Ireland. Learn about the holiday’s traditions with these picture books and videos featuring Ready, Jet, Go! and Cyberchase!

FOR PARENTS: ST. PATRICK's DAY CRAFTS AND RECIPES
Go green this week and try a new recipe for traditional Irish soda bread or corned beef and cabbage! Get in the spirit by crafting your own leprechaun hat and shamrock necklace. And don’t forget to decorate your home with these adorable tissue paper crafts!

FOR EDUCATORS: PI DAY
Today marks Pi Day, 3/14! Did you know pi can be calculated using a random sample? Like in this video using darts. For some creative ideas for celebrating Pi Day at your school, check out this video!

Happy Halloween from PBS KIDS!

This Halloween season, PBS KIDS is offering families a festive lineup of episodes including classics like “Creepy Creatures” from WILD KRATTS, “The Haunted Tree House” from ARTHUR, and “A Halloween Boo Fest” from CURIOUS GEORGE. Plus, check out crafts and activities perfect for a season of creativity!

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