Need a few simple St Patrick’s Day craft projects for preschool children? We’ve gathered some of our favorite preschool St Patrick’s Day crafts. If you’re short on time, take a look at the print-and-color choices below!
Every one of these St Patrick’s Day activities is simple to create. Children can work on their fine motor abilities while practicing cutting and gluing with these easy projects.
1. Paper Leprechaun Craft
With this wiggly leprechaun craft, your preschooler can create their very own leprechaun! Our free printable template makes it simple to put together.
2. Torn Paper Rainbow
This torn paper plate rainbow craft. gives preschoolers a fun opportunity to strengthen their fine motor skills.
3. Paper Plate Leprechaun
Children will have fun creating a leprechaun with this simple paper plate leprechaun craft! They’ll especially enjoy using pom poms to make the beard.
4. Leprechaun Traps
Make 3 easy leprechaun traps together with preschoolers. Each project is simple to build, and kids will be excited to find out whether they can catch a leprechaun!
5. Shamrock Suncatcher
With pre-cut tissue paper squares, preschoolers can easily create this shamrock suncatcher craft!
6. Rainbow Sunatcher
Making this rainbow suncatcher is a cheerful way to explore colors and celebrate St Patrick’s Day!
7. Scrape Painting
This enjoyable scrape painting art! project will be a hit with preschoolers.
8. Geometric Shamrock Art
All kids need to do is print and color this shamrock watercolor art printable! It’s a simple activity suitable for children of every age.
9. Leprechaun Handprint
Create this sweet leprechaun handprint as a memorable St Patrick’s Day keepsake craft!
10. Shamrock Paper Plate Wreath
To create this shamrock wreath!, preschoolers can decorate shamrocks with color and attach them to a paper plate.
11. Printable Shamrock Card
Simply print and color! Preschoolers can design their own shamrock card. A blank card is included so they can add personal decorations.
12. Rainbow Handprint Craft
Combine several handprints to create this colorful rainbow handprint. It makes an adorable keepsake for spring or St Patrick’s Day!
13. St Patrick’s Day Color by Number Sheets
Just print and color! By completing these St Patrick’s Day color by number sheets., preschoolers can practice identifying colors.
14. Shamrock Templates
Often, the easiest activities are the most enjoyable. These shamrock templates are useful for many different crafts and activities.
15. Clothespin Leprechaun
This clothespin leprechaun craft comes with a free printable template for assembling the leprechaun. Children can also decorate the template and glue it together to create their own leprechaun.
For a playful and educational counting activity, download our free printable St Patrick’s Day counting cards! They’re perfect for using with playdough!