St. Patrick’s Day: 7 Ways to Celebrate and 3 to Avoid! 2023 UPDATE

Published 31. January 2023 on Storytime Solidarity

We challenge you to help bring authentic Irish culture and heritage back to St. Patrick’s Day!

Ms. Christina

↓ Ms. Christina, Storytime Solidarity Director of Music and Media, shares best practices for St. Patrick’s Day programming in your libraries and classrooms. Let’s leave stereotypes and shallow symbols behind! ↓

The Stew Song With Ukulele And Felt Board

Enjoy this traditional food in your classroom or story time!

Ms. Christina and her special assistant share “The Stew Song” about a traditional food in many cultures, performed with ukulele and felt cutouts. This particular stew is vegetarian — you can add any ingredients you like!

Lyrics and Chords:


Skills and benefits:

Phonological awareness, vocabulary, appreciate healthy foods, traditional foods, stew, holidays, cultural awareness.



Book Pairings:

THANK YOU, OMU! by Oge Mora
IS THAT WISE, PIG? by Jan Thomas

Sing Rhyme and Play on YouTube features original early literacy songs, rhymes, and games — free to use for educational purposes and free from harmful origins.


The Rattlin’ Bog: Action Song

Traditional Irish Folk Song for Story Time

Ms. Christina performs “The Rattlin’ Bog,” a traditional Irish folk song, on ukulele and as an action rhyme for story time and circle time.

Lyrics and Chords:

Skills and benefits:

Vocabulary, phonological awareness, sequencing, nature, Irish folk music.


Sing Rhyme and Play on YouTube features original early literacy songs, rhymes, and games — free to use for educational purposes and free from harmful origins.