What better way to get your kids into the festive spirit of St. Patrick’s Day than by teaching them some preschool St. Patrick’s Day songs about this fun traditional Irish holiday?
Whether you’re a teacher looking for ways to make classes more interactive or a parent who wants to create special family moments, here are some great St. Patrick’s Day songs that kids will love!
From beloved traditional tunes like “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” or Danny Boy, to lighthearted covers of modern pop hits, these kid-friendly musical selections provide an easy and exciting way to celebrate the luck o’ the Irish!
I curated THE best St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids! Play these St. Patrick’s Day songs while kids complete St. Patrick’s Day activities and crafts for loads of fun!
St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Kids
I’m a Little Leprechaun Song
I’m a little leprechaun
Dressed in green,
The tiniest man
That you have seen.
If you ever catch me,
so it’s told,
I’ll give you my big pot of gold.
I’m a little leprechaun
Imagine that
With my little green boots
And my big green hat
At the end of the rainbow
So, it’s told
You will find my pot of gold
I’m a little leprechaun
Dressed in green,
The tiniest man
That you have seen.
If you ever catch me,
so it’s told,
I’ll give you my big pot of gold.
St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Preschoolers – History
The Story of St Patrick’s Day by Kidboomers
The Kiboomers St. Patrick’s Day Song- The Story of St. Patrick’s Day
Began so long ago
The lyrics in this song
Will tell you
All you need to know
The seventeenth of March
Is when this joyous holiday
Is celebrated happily
With colorful parades
Dee Lai Dee Dai Dee
Dai Dee Dai Dee
Lai Dee Dai Dee Dai
Hummm…Hummm…
Patrick was only sixteen when
The pirates captured him
They sold him to slavery
And took him to Ireland
He kept the faith
And made his escape
When he was twenty-two
And made it back to Britain
‘Twas the only home he knew
Patrick had a vision
To return to Ireland
And vowed to teach Christianity
Until the bitter end
Legend says that Patrick used
The shamrock to explain
That the Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Are all and one the same
On this day the Irish dress
In many shades of green
And some are feeling lucky
With the leprechauns, they’ve seen
It’s music and fun for everyone
We’ll party and we’ll play
Come one, come all
Come join along
On this St. Paddy’s Day!
St. Patrick’s Day Songs – Math
Counting with a Leprechaun
Have You Ever Seen a Leprechaun?
Have you ever seen a leprechaun
Little green hat and boots so brown
Have you ever seen a leprechaun
Can you catch one sneakin’ around
He’s got a secret pot of gold
Hiding at the end of a rainbow
And you can try to find it but you’ll never win
Get a four leaf clover and try again
Have you ever seen a leprechaun
Tiny little trickster from Ireland
Have you ever seen a leprechaun
Maybe just maybe you can make him your friend
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St. Patrick’s Day Songs – Movement
Dance, Dance, Leprechaun Dance
Dance, dance, leprechaun dance
Dance, dance, leprechaun dance
Dance, dance, leprechaun dance
Do a dance for me
Bow Bow Leprechaun bow
Bow Bow Leprechaun bow
Bow Bow Leprechaun bow
Do a bow for me
Clap clap leprechaun clap
Clap clap leprechaun clap
Clap clap leprechaun clap
Do a clap for me
Jump Jump leprechaun jump
Jump Jump leprechaun jump
Jump Jump leprechaun jump
Do a jump for me
There is a Color Green
There is a color
That I say
Represents St. Patrick’s Day
G-R-E-E-N
G-R-E-E-N
G-R-E-E-N
And Green is that color
St. Patrick’s Day Songs for Preschoolers – Rainbows
Jack Hartmann Colors of the Rainbow Lyrics
Larry the leprechaun found his gold at the end of the rainbow.
The colors of the rainbow are so beautiful to see
The colors of the rainbow, sing the colors along with me
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue, indigo and you know there’s violet too
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue, indigo and you know there’s violet too
The colors of the rainbow are so beautiful to see
The colors of the rainbow, sing the colors along with me
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue, indigo and you know there’s violet too
Red, orange, yellow, green and blue, indigo and you know there’s violet too
This is Larry the leprechaun, move with my friend, Jack to the colors of the rainbow.
Red- shake your head, shake it, shake it
Orange- make the shape of an orange, make the shape, make the shape
Yellow- jiggle like jello, jiggle, jiggle
Green- make your body lean, whoa
Blue- touch your shoe, down low, low
Indigo- move real slow, slow motion
Violet- fly like a jet, I’m flying, flying
The colors of the rainbow are so beautiful to see
The colors of the rainbow, sing the colors along with me
Songs about Rainbows
Rainbow Song
See the rainbow way up high,
Spreading colors in the sky.
Red and orange, yellow too
Green and purple hug some blue.
Watch it quickly, it won’t last.
Rainbows can disappear fast!
Fun Facts about St. Patrick’s Day
Five Little Leprechauns
The Story of Three Leprechauns
These songs are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day sing-along party with your preschool class! Add some simple movements or instruments to celebrate this fun holiday while still teaching your students important concepts.
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