St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Let’s celebrate with our little ones with some Preschool Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you are in the classroom or at home waiting for the leprechauns to come, these crafts will engage their minds and encourage their creativity on this holiday!
When To Do St. Patrick’s Day Crafts With Your Kids
If you are wondering when is the best time to do St. Patrick’s Day crafts with your kids, we got you covered! You just have to plan ahead in order to have a festive day filled with green-themed crafts that your kids will love. Here are some ideas for when to whip out these crafts:
- March: Really anytime in March is a good time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
- Classroom Party: The classic way to celebrate St. Patrick’s day with these preschool crafts is during a classroom party.
- St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast or Dinner: Celebrate the holiday with some traditional Irish meals, a Shamrock themed treat and then you can continue the celebration with crafts!
- St. Patrick’s Day Party: Throw a St. Patrick’s Day party for your child’s class! If your child is homeschooled, it would be great to have a St. Patrick’s Day themed party at your home with your child’s friends, too.
- Playdates: A simple playdate during the month of March is the perfect time to try out some of these creative crafts.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers
From leprechaun traps to rainbow crafts, these easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts for preschoolers will have you covered for all your March activities!
St. Patrick’s Day Perler Beads
Create leprechauns, clovers and rainbows with these easy perler bead designs! The kids will love following these designs to make adorable Irish-themed melted beads.
Photo source and idea from DIY Candy
3D Rainbow Craft
Since leprechauns are always at the end of the rainbow with a pot of gold, this is the perfect, simple preschool craft to celebrate St. Patty’s Day!
Photo source and idea from In the Play Room
Leprechaun Trap
Let imaginations run wild by making a homemade leprechaun trap! This activity is so fun, and ignites some extra excitement around the holiday.
Photo source and idea from Celebrating with Kids
Leprechaun Hat Craft
Make St. Patrick’s Day extra lucky with a leprechaun hat! This is a wonderful craft to make at a classroom party, since it uses simple supplies. Each kiddo can make their own hat to celebrate the holiday!
Photo source and idea from Two Kids and a Coupon
Leprechaun Handprint Craft
This entertaining leprechaun craft is made extra cute with a small handprint as a beard! This will get your kid involved in something fun and easy to celebrate the holiday.
Photo source and idea form Simple Everyday Mom
Four Leaf Clover Mini Planters
These adorable planters are great for adults and kids alike! As a preschool-friendly craft, paint and plant your four leaf clovers in clear plastic cups instead!
Photo source and idea from Delineate Your Dwelling
St. Patrick’s Day Paint by Numbers
These free St. Patrick’s Day paint by numbers are a fun and simple activity for preschoolers to complete on the holiday! They can follow the easy color code to get the beautiful designs just right.
Photo source and idea from The Craft at Home Family
Four Leaf Clover Sun Catcher
These DIY sun catchers are beautiful to hang in the house around St. Patrick’s day and see the sun shine through them! This is an easy St. Patrick’s day craft for preschoolers that they will definitely be proud of.
Photo source and idea from The Craft at Home Family
Coffee Filter Leprechaun Craft
Perhaps the most adorable of these preschool crafts for St. Patrick’s day is this coffee filter leprechaun craft! With a little face made from a clothes pin and a large, orange beard, these leprechauns are charming and so entertaining to make.
Photo source and idea from Darcy and Brian
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
To add some extra color to the holiday, have your little leprechauns make their own rainbow with this paper plate rainbow craft! From the fluffy cotton ball cloud to the colorful string, your preschoolers will love everything about this craft.
Photo source and idea from Mom Hacks 101
Leprechaun Coloring Pages
If I’m being honest, these leprechaun coloring pages are great for any time of year… but they are especially fun around March when we are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
Photo source and idea from Two Kids and a Coupon
Shamrock Salt Painting
This shamrock craft uses glue and salt to create a 3D image that can be freely painted with watercolor! Plus, you can easily print out the design and follow along instead of drawing the shamrock on your own.
Photo source and idea from Oh My Creative
Pot of Gold Rainbow Shaker
With this rainbow shaker, your preschooler can make a St. Patrick’s Day craft and also use it as a sensory toy afterwards! It has sounds and textures that will keep them entertained!
Photo source and idea from In the Play Room
Leprechaun Paper Plate Puppet
This dancing leprechaun paper plate puppet craft is the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the holiday with your preschoolers! And yes, the leprechaun actually moves!
Photo source and idea from Crafty Kids Play
Rainbow Pudding Cups
It wouldn’t be a holiday celebration without at least one sweet treat! These adorable rainbow pudding cups are easy to make, making them something special that the little ones to take part in.
Photo source and idea from Simply Well Balanced
Pot of Gold Craft
Have your preschooler discover the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! With a free template, some simple craft supplies, and your child’s imagination, this easy pot of gold craft will turn out very cute.
Photo source and idea from Simple Everyday Mom
Coffee Filter Rainbow
Coffee filter rainbows are not only pretty, but they can help teach your preschooler about color theory and blending with the mixing of water colors! This St. Patrick’s day, give this rainbow craft a try!
Photo source and idea from Darcy and Brian
Felt Shamrock Craft
Celebrate the luck of the Irish with these shamrock crafts! These felt shamrocks can be turned into magnets or pins to be cherished forever!
Photo source and idea from Oh My Creative
Paper Plate Leprechauns for St. Patrick’s Day
Have your kiddo learn some basic stitching skills with this leprechaun craft! Not only is it entertaining and festive, but also educational.
Photo source and idea from Mom Hacks 101
These preschool crafts for St. Patrick’s Day will definitely get you and your little ones into the Irish spirit! From leprechaun hats to shamrock designs, these engaging and hands-on activities will keep your preschoolers entertained all month long!
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