Story Notes and Extras
The Secret of the Golden Coin
written and presented by Sean Hunter
Talk and Discover
for parents, teachers, families and children to enjoy
What would you do if you had a golden coin?
Who would you help?
Why would you help them?
How would you help them?
Who else could help you help someone?
Why do you think the Leprechaun helped only strangers?
How did the Leprechaun know who to help?
Where do you think the Leprechaun lives?
Why do you think no one can find the Leprechaun?
How do people learn to be kind?
How do people learn to have patience?
What are some of the ways to be a good citizen?
Who is your role model as a good citizen?
What can make you happy?
Why is it good to share?
What happens to people that are selfish?
What do the words love, peace and faithfulness mean to you?
What do people who show love, peace, and faithfulness enjoy?
What are some of the ways that we all can bring others joy?
How do you become someone’s friend?
How do you stay someone’s friend?
How do you share a friend?
How do you share a friendship?
What are some ways that you can volunteer to help someone?
Why are volunteers important?
Who do you know that volunteers?
What was the secret of the golden coin?
Learning With Art
Draw a picture of a milk truck
Draw a picture of a farmer plowing
Draw a picture of a fisherman’s boat
Draw the shape of Ireland
Draw a picture of a leprechaun
Draw a picture of a “golden” coin
More Talk and Discover
What is Ireland famous for?
How many Leprechaun’s do you think there are in Ireland?
What other names is Ireland sometimes called?
What are some Irish songs?
What are some Irish dances?
What are some Irish foods?
What is the Capitol city of Ireland?
What is the largest city in Ireland?
How many people live in Ireland?
What sports do they play in Ireland?
What are the names of some of the castles in Ireland?
What cities and towns would you visit if you went to Ireland?