St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids

St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it!  While it’s sort of a “little” holiday in the grand scheme of things, it’s one of my absolute favorites to celebrate with the kids!!  It might have something to do with my affinity for rainbows…

To help you prepare this year, here’s a round-up of some great St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids, with a heavy dose of rainbows!

 

Arts & Crafts for Kids

Bell Pepper Shamrock Craft by All Kids Network

Clover Place Cards by Chica and Jo

Coloring Wall by Toddler Approved

Cotton Ball Painted Rainbows by In Lieu of Preschool

Dyeing Wool Yarn by Olives and Pickles

Easy Last Minute Arts & Crafts by In Lieu of Preschool

Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts by In Lieu of Preschool

Faux Tie Dye Shamrocks by Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Four Leaf Clover Hand Print Art by In Lieu of Preschool

Fruit Loop Rainbow by Mommyapolis

Fruit Loop Rainbows by Miss Lovie

Fruity O’s Rainbow by Hands on As We Grow

Glowing Rainbow Glue & Art by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Handprint Leprechauns by Meet the Dubiens

Homemade St. Patrick’s Day Card by Art Projects for Kids

Leprechaun Hat Favors by Canadian Living

Little Green Leprechaun Footprints by Alphamom

Marshmallow Rainbow by No Time for Flashcards

Melted Heart Rainbow Crayons by Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Mosaic Rainbow Art by Parent Teach Play

Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft by All Kids Network

Potato Stamping by Toddler Approved

Pot of Gold Door Handle Craft by JumpStart

Rainbow Bracelets by Charlotte’s Fancy

Rainbow Handprint Craft by B-Inspired Mama

Rainbow Flower Pots by In Lieu of Preschool

Rainbow Footprints by Good + Happy Day

Rainbow Painting by Putti’s World

Rainbow Painting Craft by Make and Takes

Rainbow Painting with Qtips by Make and Takes

Rainbow Prints by Alphamom

Rainbow Shamrock Garland by Make and Takes

Rainbow Shaving Cream Bath Paint by Meet the Dubiens

Rainbow Skittles Paint by Bath Activities for Kids

Rainbow Stacked Hearts by A Little Learning for Two

Rainbow Wind Catchers by A Pretty Cool Life

Rainbow Window Star by GardenMama

Rainy Day Rainbow by No Time for Flashcards

Shamrock Cookie Cutter Paint Stamping by In Lieu of Preschool

Shamrock Craft by Hands on As We Grow

Shamrock Frozen Paint by Toddler Approved

Shamrock Shakers – Discovery Bottles by No Time for Flashcards

Shamrock Tree Craft by All Kids Network

St. Pat’s T-shirts by The Magic of Ordinary Things

St. Patrick’s Day Crafts & Decorations by Martha Stewart

St. Patrick’s Day Pasta Necklace by All Kids Network

Symmetrical Shamrocks by A Modern Teacher

Tissue Paper Shamrock by All Kids Network

Tissue Paper Shamrock by Rockabye Butterfly

Window Decorations by The Golden Gleam

 

Activities for Kids

Catching Leprechauns by Inner Child Fun

Crystal Rainbows and Shamrocks by Sweet and Simple Things

Erupting Rainbow Art by Bath Activities for Kids

Flower Experiment by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Fun with Rainbows: Color & Writing Play for Kids by Parent Teach Play

Glowing Rainbow Slime by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Glowing Rainbow Water by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Glowing Science – Rainbow Eruptions by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Green Kool-aid Play Dough by Rockabye Butterfly

Green Spring Photo Hunt by Housing a Forest

How to Catch a Leprechaun by Molly Moo

Hunt for the Pot of Gold…like a spy by Toddler Approved

Hunting for Treasure by Growing a Jeweled Rose

I Have, Who Has St. Patrick’s Day Game Templates by Classroom Freebies

Jello Treasure by Carrots Are Orange

Leprechaun, Leprechaun Action Rhyme by The Activity Mom

Magic Treasure Rocks in rainbow colors by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Making Rainbows by Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Mint Play Dough by Allison McDonald on Family Education

Montessori Trays and Activities by Counting Coconuts

Montessori-Inspired St. Patrick’s Day Math Activities by PreK +K Sharing

Paddy’s Day Pitch by Toddler Approved

Pot of Gold Party Game by B-Inspired Mama

Rainbow Bath Time Fun by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Rainbow Colored Pasta Play by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Rainbow Discovery Bottles by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Rainbow Music Bath by Bath Activities for Kids

A Rainbow Toy Hunt by Hands on As We Grow

Rainbow Xylophone by Meet the Dubiens

Raining Rainbows by Jojoebi Designs

Sensory Bin by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Sensory Bin by H is for Homeschooling

Shamrock Shape Matching by The Activity Mom

Sidewalk Simon: Colors of the Rainbow Learning Activity by Toddler Approved

St. Patrick’s Day Children’s Books by Carrots Are Orange

St. Patrick’s Day Hairstyles by Cute Girls Hairstyles

St. Patrick’s Day Party by Creative Juice

St. Patrick’s Day Trays by H is for Homeschooling

Story Starters Printable by The Activity Mom

Themed Sensory Bath by Growing a Jeweled Rose

Tricky Leprechaun Activity Bath by Parent Teach Play

Tricky Little Leprechauns (scavenger hunts and more) by Love Sweet Love

 

Recipe Round-up

Fresh Fruit Rainbow with a Pot of Gold by Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom

Homemade Rainbow Popsicles by Family Kitchen

Leprechaun Granola by Munchkin Munchies

Leprechaun Hat Treats by Sun Scholars

Lucky Spinach Quiche by Diamonds for Dessert

Muffin Tin Meal by H is for Homeschooling

Pistachio St. Patrick’s Day Bread by Better Than Burgers

Rainbow and Shamrock Pancakes by Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas

Rainbow Cake by One Charming Party

Rainbow Fruit Skewers by Quick Dish

Rainbow Snacks by JustJENN Rants & Raves

Shamrock Chips by Zakka Life

Shamrock Pizza Squares by Quick Dish

Shamrock Pretzels by Ms. Fox’s Sweets

Shamrock Shake by My Little Gems

Simple Irish Soda Bread by No Time for Flash Cards

Spring Rainbow Salad by Cooking with my Kid

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch by Lisa Storms

St. Patrick’s Day Lunch for Kids by Kidzui

St. Patrick’s Day Rolls by Rhodes

St. Patrick Loves Veggies by The Iowa Farmer’s Wife

 

I hope this list gives you plenty to do!!  If you have a favorite St. Patrick’s Day or rainbow art or craft project, activity for kids, or fun recipe, please share in the comments and I’ll get it added!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!