Kids will absolutely love making, and playing with, a Saint Patrick’s Day sensory tray filled with green rice, gold coins, festive pom poms, and tiny Irish holiday treasures. The bright colors instantly grab their attention, while the different textures of soft rice, shiny coins, fluffy pom poms, will spark curiosity and hands-on exploration. It feels […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
March 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
There’s something magical about a holiday you can shake! Little kids will love this Saint Patrick’s Day sensory bottle idea from Pocket of Preschool filled with rainbow-colored pom poms, glittering gold coins, and tiny beads which turns festive fun into a calming, hands-on experience kids can’t resist. It’s simple to make, mesmerizing to explore, and […]
Make a Leprechaun Trap and Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace
March 12, 2025 Leave a Comment
Read “How to Catch a Leprechaun” by Adam Wallace and make a leprechaun trap with the children in your care. Irish folklore describes leprechaun as little fairies. Legend says they keep pots of gold at the ends of rainbows. Every Saint Patrick’s Day my Nanny Kids and I make leprechaun traps along with thousands of […]
Pot of Gold Slime for Saint Patrick’s Day
March 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Homemade slime is a fun project that gives kids hours of fun. Clear glue gives this slime a really pretty translucent color that goes great with the green and gold colors for Saint Patrick’s Day. You Will Need: 1 5oz Bottle of Clear Glue 1/2 Cup Water (separated into 1/4 cup for each batch) 1/2 Cup […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Dark Chocolate Pretzels
March 15, 2024 Leave a Comment
Children love celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and making treats for the holiday! You can use milk chocolate or white chocolate instead of dark chocolate for these Saint Patrick’s Day treats if you prefer. For the best results, use the highest quality of chocolate chips. You Will Need: 2 Bags Dark Chocolate Chips1 Bag Twisted Pretzels […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Wreath
March 13, 2024 Leave a Comment
I found the idea of this paper plate wreath for Saint Patrick’s Day on the nontoygifts web site. Instead of using paint, the child in my care just used dot markers and markers to make the wreath. You Will Need: Paper PlateYellow, Black, and Green Cardstock PaperCraft Paint, Crayons, Dot Markers, Pastels, or MarkersCircle PunchScissorWhite […]
Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread
March 8, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is a crusty, buttery, and full of flavor Cranberry Orange Irish Soda Bread perfect to make for Saint Patrick’s Day that I found on the kitchentreaty web site. This Irish Soda Bread might not be the most traditional version of Irish Soda Bread ever created, but it is quite possibly the most delicious! Find […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Corner Bookmarks
March 6, 2024 Leave a Comment
After working as a nanny for 31 years I thought I had made every Saint Patrick’s Day craft possible until I found these adorable Saint Patrick’s Day corner bookmarks from Red Ted Art. The kids I care changed the project by using googly eyes for their bookmarks. You Will Need: Cardstock PaperPencilMarkersScissorGoogly EyesWhite Glue What […]
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