Counting our Lucky Pennies

We had fun reading the the story of Pippen's Lucky Penny during the past few days.  This book has been around for many years and I enjoy reading it to the children around St. Patrick's Day.  The elf-like character, Pippen, reminds me of a tiny leprechaun while the lucky penny prompts our "luckiness" on St. Patrick's Day.  It is just a light-hearted read and the children thoroughly enjoy it..."Read it again, again!"  is what I hear most often afterwards!



This story lead us to a presentation of a celebratory "Lucky Pennies" counting activity.  This consisted of felt shamrocks, each with a number 1-10, and 55 pennies.  I made these out of regular craft felt (the stiff kind) and the pre-cut numbers had sticky-backs - super simple to make!  The beautiful Lilly-of-the-Valley tin which holds the pennies came from a fancy soap.  I just love its size and shape!  Also,the pennies make such a lovely sound when the kids place them in the tin...aah, the joys of a Montessori teacher...! 



Here is the lesson as it appears on the shelf...

 

...and here is what it looks like when complete.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!