Shamrock/Clover in a bag - Mess Free St Patrick's Day art

This St. Patrick’s Day activity is worth trying for the lack of mess alone. I can be a great hit in preschool or Kindergarten, where the students love to paint, but the teacher loves not to ruin the carpet! A great fun St. Patrick's day color mixing activity for March art project! Do not miss to check out these super cute St. Patrick's Day Literacy and Math Centers. 

March is the perfect time to celebrate spring, sunshine, and St. Patrick’s day! If you are a preschool, kindergarten, or primary school teacher, I know you are looking for some easy craft ideas for kids. Look no further! We have compiled a list of many craft activities for St. Patrick’s Day that kids will love. The best part of these craft activities? Check these 30+ St. Patrick's day Art and Crafts projects for your little ones.




Most of them are super easy crafts and have low prep for teachers! So even if you aren’t Irish, this shamrock-centered holiday is the perfect time to start a discussion about what makes us feel lucky!

Shamrock/Clover in a bag 

This St. Patrick’s Day activity is worth trying for the lack of mess alone. I can imagine it being a huge hit in preschool or Kindergarten, where the students love to paint, but the teacher loves not to ruin the carpet!


You need:

A piece of cardstock cut like a shamrock

A ziplock bag

Paint (any color!)

To make:

Cut out your cardstock shamrock, and put it inside your ziplock bag (but don’t close it yet.)

Squirt in the paint you want on your shamrock, then close the ziplock bag. 

Using your hands, move the paint around to coat the shamrock in the design you want.

This is such a great rainy-day activity, and a great craft idea for young kids.

Check this video for more detailed instructions:



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