"March is here, which means it’s time to order some Shamrock Shakes, don festive green clothes, and pull out the shamrock PJs for the kids. And if you’re interested in getting your LOs in on some more St. Patrick’s Day fun this year, we’re here to help. Enter: the St. Paddy’s Day craft session. Sometime on or before March 17, buy yourself a few minutes of much-needed quiet time by setting your little ones up at the kitchen table with some supplies and simple directions for fun shamrock-themed crafts and activities. We’ve rounded up 38 of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids below—scroll down to see them!
1. DIY Mosaic Paper Shamrocks
Check out the video below for The Everymom’s take on Happiness Is Homemade’s DIY mosaic paper shamrocks craft!
2. Shamrock Sensory Bag
Little hands will be able to spend hours playing with this easy-to-make sensory bag that’s perfectly festive.
3. Monochromatic Shamrock Collage
Ordinary objects and creations come to life in a new way when they celebrate a single color. Bring on the luck by immersing your little shamrock in this nifty green collage craft!
4. St. Patrick’s Day Handprint Rainbow Art
If your kiddo can’t wait to get their little hands in paint—literally—then this project brings somewhere over the rainbow right to them. It’s an immersive way to learn about colors, while creating something sparkly and original.
5. Handprint Four Leaf Clover
We know you’ll want to keep this art piece for years to come! When your kids are all grown, this four leaf clover handprint painting will be so fun to look back on.
6. Q-Tip Rainbows and Pot of Gold Painting
Easy and creative painting projects are always a good idea. This is the perfect afternoon craft to celebrate the holiday.
7. Mosaic Paper Shamrocks
These mosaic shamrocks always turn out beautifully. You’re going to want to give them a permanent spot on the fridge—without a doubt!
8. Paper Rainbow
Your kiddos will love making these paper rainbows and helping pick out a spot on the window to show them off all spring.
9. Shamrock Man
Crafts don’t get much cuter than this ultra-festive shamrock man. This craft is so fun and easy to make.
10. St. Patrick’s Day Word Search Printable
A themed word search is not only a great way to get into the holiday spirit, but also a great way to get the brain working!
11. Cardboard Rainbow Collage
The creative and colorful possibilities are endless in this kaleidoscopic collage. Kiddos get to use their imagination to select an assortment of things they can cut up to correspond to each color of the rainbow, and then piece it all together.
12. Leprechaun Trap
If you’ve got kids who thrive with a challenge, invite them to build a leprechaun trap. From flower pots and cardboard boxes to game pieces and beyond, they take the lead in coming up with a design that will lure one in best.
13. Craft Sticks Leprechaun Hat
Hang onto all of those popsicle sticks to make these cute leprechaun hats this year.
14. Shamrock Slime
I don’t know one kid who doesn’t enjoy slime, and hey’ll have even more fun making it themselves. (Editor’s Note: Click here for our hack to get slime out of clothes!)
15. Leprechaun Traps
Because leprechauns are notoriously tricky, you’re going to want to set more than one trap! This one it too cute to pass up.
16. Rainbow Corner Bookmark
What little one wouldn’t feel happier during their next storybook read or textbook assignment when they’re met with a sweet little rainbow to keep them company?
17. Leprechaun Binoculars
Keep an eye out for those sly leprechauns with these homemade binoculars that can be made with just a few items you already have at home!
18. Printable St. Patrick’s Day Bingo
A family game night is fun for everyone! You can make yours festive by incorporating this printable St. Paddy’s Day-themed bingo game.
19. Color-Changing Flowers Experiment
Experiment activities are some of the most fun. The best part of this one is that you’ll want to put it on display afterwards!
20. St. Patrick’s Day Painted Rocks
Affordable crafts that are completely customizable are some of our favorites. Your little ones can get creative by painting themed rocks for the holiday.
21. Paper Leprechaun Craft
It doesn’t get much cuter than this! Help your little ones transform themselves into leprechauns with this fun and easy craft.
22. Pop Tart Leprechaun House
A craft you can snack on after you’re done? Sign us up! It doesn’t hurt that this leprechaun house is so cute, too.
23. DIY Magical Leprechaun Garden
For a flower child or little earth lover, this activity is a fantastic way to turn a plant into something extra enchanting. With this one, there are also great free printables to help get you started.
24. Leprechaun Hat St. Patrick’s Day Treats
Kick family movie night up a notch by making these leprechaun hat treats to munch on.
25. St. Patrick’s Day Fizzing Pot Experiment
Science, but make it festive! Your little ones will love doing this easy science experiment that only takes a few simple ingredients.
26. Shamrock Charm Craft
For kids who enjoy creating art that you can actually do something with, this shamrock charm will do the trick. It can be worn as jewelry, hung from a window or car mirror, used as a lucky medallion, gifted to a loved one, or whatever’s clever.
27. St. Patrick’s Day Fools Gold Sensory Bottle
This sensory bottle is fun, simple to make, and will keep your little one entertained for hours. Having your kiddo help assemble it is a good way for them to work on their fine motor skills, too.
28. Rainbow Colors DIY Sensory Puzzle
Give your kids something soft and soothing to play with as they sort colorful pom-poms into a beaming rainbow that radiates St. Paddy’s Day energy.
29. St. Patrick’s Day Windsock
Harness the wind and plenty of good luck with this cheerful shamrock windsock that will brighten up any window or open space around the house.
30. Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap
If you’re feeling lucky this year, be sure to help your little one create this leprechaun trap to see if you can catch one in action!
31. Rainbow Skittles Experiment
Who knew you could swirl together such magic with a pack of Skittles? The best science experiments are always the ones with an edible component, and this St. Patrick’s Day rainbow one definitely fits that bill.
32. Shamrock Paper Chain
There’s just something about making a simple (yet festive!) paper chain that feels so nostalgic. Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with this easy craft that’s both a fun activity and cute decor!
33. Winking Paper Plate Leprechaun
A craft you can easily do with materials you already have at home, this cheery leprechaun is primarily made out of a paper plate, construction paper, and markers—so easy!
34. St. Patrick’s Day Counting Cards
We love a printable activity for kiddos here at The Everymom, which is why this DIY counting cards craft is such a great one. Encourage your little to use Play-Doh and cookie cutters to create the number of shamrocks shown on each card!
35. End of the Rainbow Loot Buckets
These fun loot buckets can be created as an at-home activity or used for St. Patrick’s Day party favors or to house a special holiday gift for your children. Use green cups, sequins, and rainbow duct tape to craft the perfect little treasure trove for all the tiny trinkets kids love.
36. 3D Tissue Paper Shamrock
Remember crafts like this from our childhood? Introduce your littles to the magic of a classic tissue paper craft with this shamrock activity that’ll be festive to display on the fridge come March 17.
37. Leprechaun Craft
This happy leprechaun friend can be easily made using household items like a recycled toilet paper roll, some paint, glitter, and orange pom-poms.
38. Styrofoam Cup Leprechaun Hats
Perhaps the most iconic aspect of a St. Patrick’s Day leprechaun’s outfit is his hat! Make a few at home using styrofoam coffee cups, paint, and some cute accessories.
Jaclyn Voran, Contributing Writer
Jaclyn joined The Everymom team as a Contributing Writer in 2020. She brings a strong editorial background as a freelance writer, including being published in The Atlantic. She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Kansas.
Julia Poulter, Senior Managing Editor
With more than 10 years of editorial experience, Julia is passionate about bringing motherhood stories to life and providing moms with interesting and informative parenting content. Prior to joining The Everygirl Media Group in 2019, she served as Executive Editor at Closer Weekly. As The Everymom’s Senior Managing Editor, Julia helps manage the brand’s editorial calendar and content strategy.