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Overview

Did you know that the dye used to turn the Chicago River green to celebrate St Patrick's Day is actually an orange powder that turns green when mixed with water?

ABOUT THIS FREE RESOURCE

Celebrate the luck of the Irish with this festive word search. This puzzle contains 22 key terms associated with St Patrick's Day, from mythical 'leprechauns' to cultural symbols like the 'harp' and 'Celtic knots'.

PUZZLE STATS & INFO

• 22 words to find including Gaelic, Emerald Isle, and Hibernian
• Words run forwards: diagonally, vertically, & horizontally
• Complete puzzle solutions are included in the PDF
• Both puzzle & solution can be printed with either colour accents or in ink-friendly greyscale

SUITABLE FOR

• Cross-curricular learning: vocabulary and/or spelling, with geography (Ireland) or RE (saints and festivals)
• Settler or lesson starter, homework, tutoring, or home learning
• Quick, themed activity to support & grow cultural vocabulary

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: 5 & 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2

KINDLY NOTE

The years and ages listed above are intended as recommendations only. Please feel free to use this puzzle in any context that is appropriate to your needs.