Today we are enjoying some luck of the Irish with a fun St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Craft. What I love about these kinds of spring activities for kids is that they double as a fine motor activity. Anytime I can combine a fun project with activities for fine motor skills, I am all for it.
Recently we shared some of our favorite Shamrock Activities for Toddlers. This cute kids' craft continues the shamrock love. Don't miss our 10 Shaving Cream Activities for Kids.
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Supplies To Make Pipe Cleaner Shamrock
To make this pipe cleaner shamrock, you need just a few supplies that you probably already have at home. You will use green pipe cleaners and beads. You can find all these items on Amazon along with some fun St. Patrick's Day books.
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Shamrock Craft
Looking for a simple and fun St. Patrick’s Day activity? This shamrock craft is perfect! It only requires two items, making it one of the easiest St. Patrick’s crafts you’ll find. Not only is it easy for kids to make, but it’s also a great way to practice fine motor skills while getting creative.
For even more St. Patrick’s Day fun, pair this craft with these festive St. Patrick's Day Coloring Sheets. They are a quick, engaging, and educational way to celebrate the holiday!
St. Patrick's Day Activities
St. Patrick's Day is full of fun stuff for kids! They can make shamrocks, rainbows, leprechaun hats, or go on a scavenger hunt for gold. These activities are perfect for home or the classroom. Do some with your kids as a fun way to celebrate the holiday!
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Material Notes for Preschool Shamrock Crafts
- Green beads - You can use one color of pony beads or various shades of green.
- Green pipe cleaner - Any shade of green will work.
How To Make St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Craft
Give your child a cup full of green beads and a pipe cleaner and have them fill up almost the entire pipe cleaner with the beads. Leave about an inch on both ends of the pipe cleaner to make the stem.
Getting the beads onto the pipe cleaner is a fine motor exercise for little hands as they work their pincer grasp..
When your child has filled the pipe cleaner with green beads, twist the two ends together to make a stem.
Twist the rest of the beaded pipe cleaner into a shamrock or clover shape. This will probably be a step for an adult. Add a ribbon for a pretty St. Patrick's Day necklace or use it on a table for festive decor.
As a special treat, make these St. Patrick's Day Cake Balls with your kids when they are done with this activity.
Tips For Pipe Cleaner Shamrocks
Tip 1: You will need one pipe cleaner and roughly 36-40 beads for each pipe cleaner shamrock you wish to make.
Tip 2: Once finished, hang the shamrock on the fridge, add it to a festive garland, or use it as a table decoration for St. Patrick’s Day.
Tip 3: Use different colors of green beads and throw in an occasional gold bead to really add some flair to this decoration.
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FAQs For Beaded Shamrock
Will the beads fall off while my child is placing them on the pipe cleaner?
They will not fall off since the fit of the beads on the pipe cleaner will be snug. They will stay in place until moved.
How do you make the pipe cleaner into a shamrock shape?
The pipe cleaner is very flexible so once you have it in a circle shape, simply push in the edges on each side and adjust until it looks like a shamrock.
Kids St. Patrick's Day Crafts
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Craft
Materials
- 36-40 Green pony beads
- 1 Green pipe cleaner
Instructions
- Give your child a cup full of green beads and a pipe cleaner and have them fill up almost the entire pipe cleaner with the beads. Leave about an inch on both ends of the pipe cleaner to make the stem.
- When your child has filled the pipe cleaner with green beads, twist the two ends together to make a stem.
- Twist the rest of the beaded pipe cleaner into a shamrock or clover shape. This will probably be a step for an adult.
- Add a ribbon for a pretty St. Patrick's Day necklace or use it on a table for some festive decor.
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