Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel Geography Curriculum Guide

• Composer Stephen Simon used Irish, or Uilleann, bagpipes and a distinctly Irish-sounding melody to create the theme for Mike Mulligan. Look up Ireland on a map or globe. Describe where it is: the continent, surrounding bodies of water, neighboring countries.

• Research the climate and landscape of Ireland. Why is it called the “Land of 40 Shades of Green” and the “Emerald Isle”?

• Explore this website for fun things to do with young ones including coloring pages, recipes and facts about Ireland. (PreK+)