Making crafts with your preschooler is not only fun, but it’s the perfect way to practice so many skills while also expressing creativity! Crafting gives kids the opportunity to problem solve, master fine motor skills and develop communication skills too, among other things. This list includes so many amazing St. Patrick’s Day crafts for preschoolers, from rainbows to leprechaun lookers to lucky clovers…there’s something for every kid to make during the month of March.
Tips for Crafting with Preschoolers
Let me put my pediatric occupational therapist hat on for a minute and give you a few tips to really get the most out of crafting with your preschooler.
- Don’t rush the process. There should be no time table.
- Allow lots of room for “mistakes”. Don’t step in to correct what you think is a wrong way to make the craft. Instead, give your child the room to problem solve for themselves and only step in to instruct as a last resort.
- Choose the right tools. Be sure that scissors are the correct size, safe and suited for your child’s hand preference. Use short markers and broken crayons to promote a mature grasp pattern.
- Don’t stick to the rules. Put creativity first and allow your child to explore their own ways to make the craft. For example, if you’re making a bear craft and your kiddo wants to make it pink with 5 eyes and an orange nose…let it be. They will be so proud of what they’ve made, especially when they have full ownership of the choices.
- Mix up the location. There’s no rule that says crafts need to be made seated at a table. Lay on the floor…go outside…tape the paper to the wall…changing up the position can also be a great way to promote core strength and attention span.
- Always maintain safety first. I think this goes without saying.
Now for the Best St. Patrick’s Crafts Ideas for Preschoolers…
These leprechaun lookers from Kids Activity Zone are simply magical. They’re so fun to make from simple cardboard tubes and even more fun to play with as your child goes on adventure to find their very own leprechaun.
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This lucky charm St. Patrick’s Day card from the Soccer Mom Blog have a special surprise inside. In the middle is a spot for your favorite picture. It makes a great keepsake to send you with kids from your preschool classroom too.
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Making this colorful rainbow chain with a pot of gold at the end from Rock Your Homeschool is a great way to practice working those hands together (aka bilateral coordination). Once it’s complete, hang it in a favorite spot as a St. Patrick’s Day decoration.
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This sweet lucky clover fingerprint craft from Mommy Evolution is perfect for practicing those vital fine motor skills. You’re going to want to make more than one.
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This leprechaun jump catapult kit from Teaching Ideas is not only fun but a great way to improve your child’s motor planning and problem solving. It only takes a few basic items, and your child will love it.
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Tearing paper to create this sweet rainbow craft from Red Ted Art is the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Tearing the paper helps promote bilateral coordination. Then adding the fluffy cotton clouds are a great sensory experience.
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There’s something about painting on rocks that’s just so soothing, especially when you take the time to collect the rocks yourself. These cute shamrock rocks and “pieces of gold” from Sustain My Craft Habit are going to be a favorite with your kids this March.
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Using the puzzle pieces to create this lucky clover wreath from The Soccer Mom Blog makes a great St. Patrick’s Day decoration. Plus it’s so much fun to create.
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Rainbows are a great craft theme for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s the perfect way to practice motor control, learn colors and just express some creativity. These rainbow creations from Make and Takes are the perfect thing.
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This rainbow printable from Little Adoo makes crafting so easy. Tear the pieces of paper to create your mosaic to practice those essential fine motor skills too.
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You’re not going to want to stop at making only one of these shamrock sun catchers from Kids Activity Zone. The more you make, the better your St. Patrick’s Day decorations will be. So keep on crafting!
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Working with the clay to create these lucky clover necklaces from Family Focus Blog is the perfect senosry experience for little ones. You’re going to make one for yourself and then one for each of your friends too.
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Mosaics are one of my favorite types of crafts because they are so beneficial for developing motor skills. That’s why there’s more than one on this list. Your kiddo is definitely going to love making this lucky clover torn paper mosaic craft by Live Well Play Together.
For the full tutorial click HERE.
There are not many things cuter than this yarn wrapped St. Patrick’s Day shamrock craft from Red Ted Art. Wrapping the yarn around and around is great for practicing motor coordination. The final step of adding his cute little face is the best part.
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A craft that also turns into a play experience is the absolute best. This sweet rainbow mask from In the Bag Kids’ Crafts uses soft pompoms and fluffy cotton for a sensory experience during creation. And wearing it is so much fun.
For the full tutorial click HERE.
Now that you have so many St. Patrick’s Day crafts ideas, you’re not going to stop at just one. These will keep you making lucky crafts for weeks.
