We have a fun, dual celebration today! In different parts of Europe, St. George’s Day is being celebrated while here in the States, we have National Talk Like Shakespeare Day! Below are some fun resources we found if you want to do something small to celebrate.
You and your kids remember St. George from St. George and the Dragon, right? Since our kids read about him earlier in the year (and our younger students enjoyed the beautiful book by Margaret Hodges), they will appreciate knowing that there is an actual St. George’s Day. He is England’s patron saint, and April 23rd is the anniversary of his death. While not an official national holiday anymore, it is still observed in many parts of the UK with parades, dancing, and other activities.
St. George’s Day | some background information
George, the Dragon Slayer | a recent article about St. George
St. George and the Dragon | coloring page
Dragon Craft | working with shapes that’s great for little ones
Fire Breathing Dragon | another craft
Printable Craft | along with a printable castle
Dragon | using an egg carton
Cardboard Castle | to go with the dragon
Anon hither in the US, we art going to spaketh like Shakespeare and celebrate his birthday!
“The twenty-third of April, bring your rhymes – it’s William Shakespeare’s birthday. Party Time! You can talk like the bard once wrote his plays, this page will give you tips on what to say…”
Try it for yourself! Chicago Shakespeare Theatre has provided this pdf for your convenience on how to talk like Shakespeare. Perhaps you want to try it at work as these folks did:
Lastly, here’s a fantastic article on other ways to talk like Shakespeare with a link to etymologies and literature examples. It even includes an insult cheat sheet which your older students may find this humorous.
Enjoy and hath’t a most wondrous Tuesday!
