If you’re looking for easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for kids, this roundup is packed with festive, hands-on projects to brighten the month of March! Designed for teachers, caregivers, and activity program leaders, these ideas work beautifully in classrooms, preschool settings, library programs, and at home. You’ll find shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, and other cheerful projects that celebrate the season. Most require minimal setup and basic supplies, so it’s easy to add a little green to your day!
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What You’ll Find Here
This roundup has a variety of creative and engaging St. Patrick’s Day crafts. You’ll find:
- Paper crafts – Cutting and gluing projects featuring shamrocks, rainbows, and leprechauns that are perfect for any skill level.
- Popsicle stick crafts – Simple builds that are great for fine motor practice and make adorable keepsakes.
- Suncatchers – Bright, colorful art that adds a festive touch to any window!
- Macramé projects – Beginner-friendly designs that introduce basic knotting skills and bring a cozy, handmade feel to the season.
- Classroom-friendly ideas – Perfect for small groups, learning centers, or afternoon crafting at home.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Craft Ideas for Kids
These St. Patrick’s Day crafts keep kids happily engaged while building creativity and important developmental skills. Each project naturally supports hand-eye coordination through tearing, layering, painting, and assembling. With affordable materials and straightforward instructions, these ideas make it easy for teachers, caregivers, and parents to bring meaningful St. Paddy’s Day fun to any setting.
Torn Paper Shamrock
Create a vibrant Torn Paper Shamrock using just construction paper and a glue stick! This no-fuss project is one of the most accessible in the roundup, perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with toddlers and preschoolers. The tearing technique is also wonderfully soothing for sensory-sensitive kids, and the finished shamrock looks beautiful displayed on a window or bulletin board.
Find directions here: Torn Paper Shamrock
Preschool Shamrock Craft
This Preschool Shamrock Craft is tailor-made for little hands. Young children can explore basic cutting and gluing while celebrating the season. With shapes that can be pre-cut for younger ones, it’s easy to adapt for any age or ability. A go-to for daycare, preschool classrooms, or a quiet afternoon at the kitchen table.
See how to make it: Preschool Shamrock Craft
Tissue Paper Shamrock Craft
Bring some color to March with this Tissue Paper Shamrock Craft! Kids love exploring the layering and translucency of tissue paper while putting together a glowing, textured shamrock. It’s a tactile, process-based activity that doubles as a stunning decoration when finished, especially beautiful hung in a sunny window.
Get the how-to: Tissue Paper Shamrock Craft
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat
This Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat is a satisfying build for kids who love constructing things. Using craft sticks and a few basic supplies, children practice measuring, aligning, and decorating while assembling a small St. Patrick’s Day display piece. It’s quick to prep and works especially well as a take-home project from a classroom or program.
Find directions here: Popsicle Stick Leprechaun Hat
Torn Paper Rainbow Craft
The Torn Paper Rainbow Craft is an irresistibly colorful St. Patrick’s Day project for kids of all ages. Children practice tearing, sorting, and arranging strips of paper into a cheerful arc. No scissors required, which makes it ideal for toddlers and younger preschoolers. The finished rainbow is a vibrant decoration for classrooms or bedroom walls.
Ful directions: Torn Paper Rainbow Craft
Shamrock Suncatcher Craft
Make a Shamrock Suncatcher using tissue paper and contact paper for one of the most stunning projects in this roundup. Kids love cutting and layering colors inside the shamrock shape, and the result (glowing green in a sunny window) is genuinely magical. A wonderful activity for light tables, too!
See the tutorial: Shamrock Suncatcher Craft
Pot of Gold Craft
Kids can assemble their own lucky Pot of Gold Craft to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a classic symbol of the season. This project invites children to cut, layer, and arrange a pot, rainbow, and golden coins into a whimsical scene. It makes a great keepsake or a springboard for storytelling and imaginative play.
Instructions can be found here: Pot of Gold Craft
Leprechaun Card Craft
Make a Leprechaun Card Craft to share St. Patrick’s Day greetings with someone special. Kids practice cutting and decorating while creating a card that’s genuinely worth keeping. This one works especially well as a group activity in classrooms and libraries, and kids love gifting something they made themselves.
Get the step-by-step guide here: Leprechaun Card Craft
Rainbow Suncatcher Craft
Add a burst of color to your March activities with this Rainbow Suncatcher Craft. Children explore color sequencing and layering while practicing careful, deliberate placement, which is great for building focus and patience alongside creativity. Hang it in a window to watch the light pour through the colors.
Step-by-step directions here: Rainbow Suncatcher Craft
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Wreath for Kids
This St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Wreath is a colorful paper plate craft that kids love decorating from start to finish. Children paint and glue printable shamrocks and gold coins onto a wreath base template or a simple paper plate. It’s an accessible, cheerful project that makes a sweet seasonal display for classroom doors or home walls.
See the full directions here: St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Wreath for Kids
Macrame Gnomes Craft
This Macrame Gnomes craft introduces kids to basic knotting and cord work while producing an absolutely charming result. The repetitive knotting motions are calming and meditative, making this a great choice for older kids or anyone who enjoys a slower-paced, tactile activity. Finished gnomes make sweet gifts or shelf decorations that last well beyond March.
Instructions and ideas for this craft are available here: Macrame Gnomes Craft
St. Patrick’s Day Hedgehog Craft
This St. Patrick’s Day Hedgehog Craft is a delightful paper project that kids can assemble from start to finish with minimal help. Children add shamrock details and facial features to bring their hedgehog to life, making it a great opportunity for individual expression within a structured project. Surprisingly quick and endlessly cute.
Find the full tutorial here: St. Patrick’s Day Hedgehog Craft
Paper Cup Leprechaun
Turn a green paper cup into an adorable Paper Cup Leprechaun with just a few basic craft supplies. This 3D project is a step up from flat paper crafts and gives kids a fun, dimensional character to play with after it’s complete. Works well as a table centerpiece, a storytelling prop, or a gift topper.
See how to make it here: Paper Cup Leprechaun
Popsicle Stick Leprechaun
Rounding out our roundup is this Popsicle Stick Leprechaun, a paint-and-assemble project kids can customize with their own color choices and facial expressions. Older children can work largely independently, while younger ones will enjoy painting the sticks with a grown-up nearby. A crowd-pleaser every time!
View the full directions here: Popsicle Stick Leprechaun
Craft Supplies You’ll Need
Most of these St. Patrick’s Day crafts use basic materials you likely already have at home or in your classroom. Here’s a general list to help you get prepared:
- Contact paper – Used for the suncatcher crafts. Clear adhesive contact paper is available at most dollar stores and craft shops.
- Glue – A standard glue stick works for most paper crafts. White school glue or tacky craft glue is helpful for tissue paper and 3D projects.
- Macramé cord – Only needed for the gnome craft. Cotton cord works best for little hands.
- Paint – Washable tempera paint works great for the popsicle stick and paper plate projects.
- Paper – Construction paper, tissue paper, and cardstock are used across many of the projects. Green, white, yellow, orange, and rainbow colors are especially useful.
- Popsicle sticks – Grab a bag of standard and mini craft sticks for the leprechaun hat and leprechaun character builds.
- Scissors – Child-safe scissors are all you need. For younger kids, pre-cutting shapes ahead of time makes things go smoothly.
- Tissue paper squares – Used for the suncatcher and shamrock projects. Pre-cut squares in green, yellow, orange, and other rainbow colors work best.
Frequently Asked Questions About St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
Have questions about creating St. Patrick’s Day crafts? We’ve answered some of the most common ones to help make your March crafting easier and more enjoyable.
Most of the crafts in this roundup work well for kids ages 3 and up. Toddlers and preschoolers may need a little extra help, such as having shapes pre-cut or materials set out ahead of time. Kindergarten and early elementary students can usually complete many of these projects more independently.
Most of these crafts use materials you likely already have on hand: construction paper, popsicle sticks, tissue paper, school glue, scissors, paint, and contact paper. The macrame gnomes require cord or twine, but everything else is a typical classroom or household staple.
Absolutely. Many of the paper crafts, suncatchers, and building projects adapt easily for learning centers, small groups, or whole-class activities. Straightforward prep, free printables, and common supplies make them manageable even on a busy school day.
For the youngest crafters, the Preschool Shamrock Craft is a perfect place to start. It’s simple, hands-on, and just right for little hands to explore and create.
More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts and Activities for Kids
Looking for even more ways to celebrate? These extra activities pair perfectly with the crafts above:
- How to Make Rainbow Rice for Sensory Play
- Skittles Experiment for Kids
- Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft
- Fused Bead Rainbow Suncatcher
- St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Straws
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