St. Patrick's Day Themed Crafts for Children

Paper Plate Shamrock Sun Catcher

Materials:

printable shamrocks

green ribbon

paper plate

green tissue paper

scissors

glue/tape

Visit Craft Morning for Instructions

Tissue Paper Rainbow and Pot of Gold

Looking fr the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Looks like you found out.

Materials:

black & green construction paper

template

tissue paper in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple

white cardstock

scissors

markers

glue

black construction paper

cotton balls

gold glitter

Visit All Kids Network for instructions

Shamrock Scissor Skills Projects

This is a great project to use when you are first introducing a child to scissors. 

Materials:

children's scissors,
construction paper -- you can prechoose the color or let the kids pick their own
glue,
paper and printer

Visit DLTK's Crafts for Kids

Easy Rainbow and Pot of Gold Craft

This craft helps to buikd on colour recognition and counting the dots! .

Materials:

White sheet of paper

Construction paper

Coloured office stickers

Old envelope seals

Visit Reading Confetti for instructions

Faux Tie Dye Shamrocks

This St Patrick’s Day shamrock craft will allow children to use their creativity and give them an opportunity to strengthen their cutting ability.

Materials:

Coffee filters
Scissors
Bingo dauber (green and yellow)
Table cloth, newspaper or napkins

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Shamrock Rainbow Necklace

This is a great activity that involves children to practice their fine motor skills by threading the cereal. You can chllenge the older ones to patterning and have them practice writing their own names on the tag.

Materials

Fruit loop cereal
String measured to preference
Scissors
A rainbow guide that shows the colours order
green paper cut in the shape of a clover

Visit Mamas Like Me for instructions

Gold Hunt Sensory Tub

This fun St Patrick’s Day sensory bin is easy and a great way to let the children practice measurements and filling and pouring!

Materials:

Split peas
Yellow lentils
Mung beans
Bamboo rice
Gold coins
Toy shovels or even large spoons
Sifter
Measuring cup or container
Large bin

Visit No Time for Flash Cards for instructions

We hope you enjoy these festive crafts and activiites. Happy St. Patty's Day!