Updated February 16, 2024
Are you looking for free printable St. Patrick’s Day Activity Placemats for kids?
I love to make holiday activity placemats for our kids!
Today I’m sharing 3 fun activity mats that are perfect for toddlers and prescoolers1
3 St. Patrick’s Day Activity Placemats
St. Patrick’s Day Placemat 1: This St. Patrick’s Day, let’s follow the rainbow to a pot of creative gold with this festive placemat!
A dapper leprechaun stands by his treasure, awaiting the colors of your little one’s imagination.
Surrounded by shamrocks and stars, a heart-shaped maze sits at the center, ready to challenge and delight.
Tic-tac-toe with lucky clovers adds a playful touch, and the whimsical rainbow promises extra coloring fun.
It’s a perfect way to keep little hands busy while they soak in the luck of the Irish!
Placemat 2: Who needs a four-leaf clover when you’ve got this adorable puppy on your placemat, bringing cuteness and luck to your St. Paddy’s Day?
The maze to a pot of gold offers a fun-filled activity, while the surrounding blooms and shamrocks are just waiting to burst into vibrant hues.
This placemat is a treasure trove of fun, with a sprinkle of St. Patrick’s Day magic for good measure.
Placemat 3: Double the fun on St. Patrick’s Day with a charming leprechaun and his adorable pup companion!
They’re set against a backdrop of a rainbow that’s just begging for a dash of color.
A maze with a hidden pot of gold offers a playful challenge, while the tic-tac-toe awaits some strategic shamrock placing.
It’s a playful way to celebrate the holiday and spark a little luck and laughter at your table.
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St. Patrick’s Day Snack Ideas
Let’s talk munchies.
We know crafting can work up quite the appetite in your little leprechauns, so why not keep the green theme going with some snacks that are as fun to look at as they are to eat?
Think about skewering up some Lucky Kabobs with green grapes, kiwi slices, and chunks of honeydew melon.
They’re like edible wands of healthiness that the kids can wave around between coloring sessions.
And if you’re feeling extra crafty, use a shamrock cookie cutter to press out Shamrock Sandwiches.
Fill them with cucumber and cream cheese or avocado for a snack that’s as green as the Emerald Isle itself!
Don’t stop there, though.
Whip up a Magic Mint Smoothie with some spinach (they won’t even taste it!), a banana, and a dash of mint extract.
It’s a potion of nutrients that would make any druid proud.
And for the grand finale, how about some Emerald Veggie Dip?
Just blend up some avocado and a bit of yogurt for a dip that’s perfect with sliced bell peppers or whole-wheat pita triangles.
St. Parick’s Day Crafts
Let’s keep the creative pot bubbling after the placemats are all colored in, with some St. Patrick’s Day crafts that are easy as pie and twice as fun!
Shamrock Garlands: Let’s turn your home into an Irish festival with homemade shamrock garlands.
Just trace and cut out shamrock shapes from green construction paper (bonus points if you find that elusive four-leaf clover!).
Punch holes in them and string them onto some yarn or ribbon.
Hang them up and voilà, your place is looking lucky!
You can expand on this activity by cutting the shamrocks out of white paper and having your kids paint or color the shamrocks,
Rainbow Mobiles: Grab some cotton balls, stretch them out for fluffy clouds, and attach strips of colorful ribbon or paper to create a flowing rainbow.
Hang it up and let it swing gently in the breeze – no storm is required for this rainbow!
Pot of Gold Collages: For a treasure at the end of your rainbow, let’s make some pot of gold collages.
Cut out a pot shape from black paper and glue on some yellow circles for gold coins.
Get fancy with glitter or foil for that extra sparkle and stick it at the end of your rainbow mobile.
Rainbow Bracelets: Thread colorful beads in a rainbow sequence onto elastic string to make bright, cheerful bracelets.
It’s a great fine motor skill exercise and gives your kids a lucky charm to wear.
We have more St. Patrick’s Day crafts and rainbow crafts to help keep your toddlers and preschoolers busy!
St. Patrick’s Day Books For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Snuggle up with your wee ones this St. Patrick’s Day and dive into some shamrock-filled storytime!
Here’s a pot o’ gold list of books perfect for toddlers and preschoolers:
- “The Story of Saint Patrick’s Day“ – Uncover the reason we celebrate with this board book that’s just the right length for tiny hands and curious minds.
- “The Berenstain Bears’ St. Patrick’s Day“ – Join the beloved bear family as they teach us about St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
- “The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day“ – A fun and silly tale of kids setting traps for leprechauns, perfect for a giggly read-aloud session.
- “Ten Lucky Leprechauns“ – Count along with the kids in this adorable story as they find ten leprechaun friends at the end of a rainbow.
- “Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato“ – This Irish folktale is a classic family read-aloud that brings laughter and a bit of Irish luck.
- “The Littlest Leprechaun” – Read about a tiny leprechaun’s big heart as he helps his family on St. Patrick’s Day, complete with stickers for interactive fun.
- “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover!” – The latest in the series, this whimsical book will have kids laughing as the old lady swallows items to create a rainbow.
- “Five Little Leprechauns“ – A playful twist on “Five Little Monkeys,” this book is full of rhymes and leprechaun antics.
- “How to Catch a Leprechaun“ – This part of the “How to Catch” series sets up the exciting chase for a mischievous leprechaun with rhymes and vibrant illustrations.
- “Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase“ – Everyone’s favorite blue cat is on a St. Paddy’s adventure, complete with holiday cards and stickers.
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