Get your little leprechauns excited and ready for the Irish celebrations with these Easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts! From quintessential shamrock crafts to Rainbow Pot of Gold crafts, we have got everything covered.
The best part, all these Patrick day craft ideas make use of simple, easy to find craft supplies and can be done in under 20 minutes. They are a great addition to Patrick’s day decoration and make for perfect Patrick day crafts for the classroom as well as home!
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15 Fun St. Patrick Day Crafts
Gear up for Green day celebrations with these easy Patrick’s day crafts for kids of all ages. They are simple, easy, pocket friendly and just so adorable! That makes them perfect Patrick’s Day crafts for the classroom as well as home.
1. Baby Yoda Leprechaun
Skip the usual Leprechaun crafts and instead make this cute baby Yoda dressed up as a leprechaun. This fun paper Leprechaun craft for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners comes with a free template, making crafting easy.
Related: Dive into the folklore surrounding Leprechauns & St. Patricks day
2. 3D Shamrock
Get lucky with this 3D paper shamrock craft for kids. Super easy and fun to make, this Patrick Day craft doubles us as a beautiful centrepiece or table top decorations as well as a homemade Patrick’s day gift.
Quick Tip: Make sure to throw in a few St. Patrick’s Day Trivia Questions while making these crafts.
3. Rainbow Pot of Gold Craft
What could be better than making a Rainbow Pot of Gold for Patrick’s day crafts! Immensely fun, this pretty paper craft is sure to catch everyone’s eye. Perfect for Patty day craft for kindergarten and older kids.
Related: Don’t just stop at Patrick’s day inspired rainbow crafts…Try this DIY Moving Rainbow Fish as well!
4. St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Craft
Celebrate the day of green with this cutesy Patrick’s day Gnome Leprechaun craft for preschool and kindergarten. This easy paper craft uses simple supplies like construction and glue, making it perfect for young children.
Quick Tip: Pair Fun St. Patrick’s Day Would You Rather with these crafts.
5. Leprechaun Trap
St. Patrick’s day crafts cannot be possibly complete without a leprechaun trap! This easy to make craft from The Classroom Creative is super fun and reuses an old drink container to make the leprechaun trap.
6. Patrick’s Day Mason Jars
These candy jars are perfect paddy day gifts for friends and family. Repurpose old mason jars and give them Patrick’s day makeover. Sure to delight everyone!
7. Leprechaun Hats
Make these pretty Patrick’s day hats for your kiddos and let them don them on Patrick’s day parade. It is a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft for first grade and older kids.
8. Handprint Leprechauns
A perfect St. Patrick’s day craft for toddlers and preschoolers, this handprint leprechaun is so much fun to make with little ones.
9. Leprechaun Dress Up!
This fun craft is for everyone – kids as well as adults! Made from humble construction paper and crafting supplies, it is the craft for Patrick’s day.
10. Patty Day Slime
Slime is always fun to make and a forever a hit with children! Make this fluffy green slime and throw in eco-friendly glitter to make it perfect for the Irish day.
11. Shamrock Rings
Patrick’s day accessories cannot be more fun than these DIY shamrock rings. They make for a perfect homemade Patty day gift and look super cute.
12. Fizzing Shamrocks
This is a great craft cum fun Patrick’s day activity for kids. It cleverly clubs science with Patrick’s day crafts to sneak in learning.
Related: Also check other Easy Fizzing Baking Soda Experiments for Kids.
13. Leprechaun Moustache
One of the easiest and quickest St. Patrick’s day crafts, this Leprechaun moustache is sure to excite kids. Its a perfect accessory to don on the green day.
14. Leprechaun Bookmark
Make Leprechaun bookmarks this Patrick’s day to give them out to family and friends. They make for meaningful Patrick’s day crafts and might as well encourage your kids to read more!
15. Button Wreath
This button wreath is just the perfect Patrick’s day craft for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. Super easy to make, all it needs is green buttons (or rainbow coloured) and glue.
More Patrick’s Day Resources For Kids
1. Patrick’s Day Would You Rather Game
Sure to get everyone confused choosing between awkward choices, this funny Would you rather Paddy Day edition is super fun and certain to make everyone laugh!
2. Patrick’s Day Trivia
What could be more fun and engaging than St. Patrick’s day trivia? A prefect addition to classroom activity as well as a fun brain break, these Patty day trivia questions are sure to test everyone’s smarts.
3. Patrick’s Day History & Origins
Dive into the history and origins of Patrick’s day and learn quite a few surprising things about this Irish celebration. From St. Patrick, Paddy day parade to Leprechauns, we have it all covered for young readers (and adults!).
