St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to add a little magic and creativity to your day with some fun and easy crafts! Whether you’re celebrating at home or in a classroom, these simple activities are perfect for little hands and will bring plenty of festive cheer. Grab your green supplies and get ready for some St. Patty’s Day fun!
1. Paper Plate Leprechaun
Supplies Needed:
Paper plate
Orange tissue paper or construction paper
Green construction paper
Black and yellow paper (for hat details)
Glue and scissors
Markers or crayons
Instructions:
Cut or tear small pieces of orange tissue paper and glue them around the edge of the paper plate to make the leprechaun’s beard.
Cut out a green hat shape and glue it to the top of the plate.
Add black and yellow paper to decorate the hat.
Draw or glue on eyes, a nose, and a big smile to complete your leprechaun!
2. Rainbow Pasta Necklace
Supplies Needed:
Dry pasta (like penne or rigatoni)
Food coloring
Rubbing alcohol or vinegar
Zip-top bags
String or yarn
Instructions:
Place dry pasta into separate zip-top bags and add a few drops of food coloring and a splash of rubbing alcohol or vinegar.
Shake the bags until the pasta is evenly coated. Let it dry on a paper towel.
Once dry, thread the pasta onto string to create a rainbow necklace!
3. Pot of Gold Handprint Craft
Supplies Needed:
Black construction paper
Yellow/gold paper or gold glitter
White paper
Paint (for handprint rainbow)
Instructions:
Cut a pot shape from black construction paper and glue it onto a white background.
Cut small circles from yellow/gold paper or use gold glitter to fill the pot.
Have your child dip their fingers in rainbow-colored paint and press them onto the paper to create a rainbow leading to the pot of gold.
These easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts are sure to bring smiles and a little bit of luck to your holiday! Try them out and enjoy celebrating with your little ones. Happy crafting!