In the month of March, we use the leprechaun as inspiration for writing. After reading lots of different leprechaun books, the leprechaun visits our classroom playing little tricks on St. Patrick's Day. After searching for him around the school, all we are able to come up with is evidence (gold coins and rainbow material) that he was there. After this shared experience, our kids are eager to make plans for how to catch him. It is amazing to see their creativity soar! This "how to" writing…