Keep Growing with Shamus

Shamus the Unlucky Leprechaun is a heartwarming rhyming story about perseverance, self-belief, and learning to keep going when things feel hard.

Shamus seems to have the worst luck—he trips, stumbles, and never seems to win. While other leprechauns succeed with ease, Shamus keeps falling short. But when he stops wishing for luck and starts practicing instead, something magical begins to happen.

Through effort, patience, and trying again, Shamus discovers an important truth:
real magic isn’t luck—it’s never giving up.

Perfect for children ages 4–8, this story supports growth mindset, resilience, and social-emotional learning at home or in the classroom.

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This resource page is designed to help children practice the same perseverance, confidence, and growth mindset that Shamus learns.

Here you’ll find fun, kid-friendly activities—like Perseverance Clovers, breathing exercises, reflection worksheets, and coloring pages—that support emotional growth and resilience. These tools are perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers who want to help children learn that mistakes are part of learning and that effort matters more than luck.

Use these resources to:

• Encourage positive self-talk

• Normalize mistakes and challenges

• Practice calming and perseverance skills

• Reinforce the message: “I can try again.”

Whether at home, in the classroom, or during a counseling session, these activities invite children to slow down, reflect, and remember:
they are capable of doing hard things. 🍀