Fun is always on the agenda, so today, we’re having fun with Pete the Cat! Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style with this cool cat! 

Engage your little ones with a fun project to create their very own Pete the Cat St. Patrick’s Day craft! With his green leprechaun hat, Pete will be all set to celebrate the luckiest day of the year. 

Follow the rainbow to a collection of even more St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids to keep the festivities going all March long.

Pete The Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase Craft

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This craft is a fantastic way to extend the fun of Pete’s adventures beyond the pages of the book. With just a few simple supplies and our handy free printable template, your kids can bring Pete the Cat to life and get excited for the upcoming holiday! 

Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pete the Cat Template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

How To Make A Pete the Cat

Start by downloading the Pete the Cat template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this Pete the Cat to life!

First, let the kids attach the hat piece on top of the leprechaun’s head. Make sure it’s secure by gluing it in place.

Let’s grab that vibrant green band. Show your child how to apply glue on it and then carefully place it on Pete’s hat, just above the brim.

Next up, we have the white outer buckle. This part might be a bit tricky, so it’s a perfect time for teamwork. Help your child glue the white outer buckle right in the middle of the green band.

Now, let’s focus on the inner buckle. This little piece gets attached to the center of the outer buckle with a dab of glue.

Moving on to Pete’s eyes – these are very important because they bring Pete to life! Show your child how to glue the eyes near the bottom of the hat.

Next, it’s time for Pete’s nose. This goes right in between and just below his eyes. Gluing the nose in place is like putting the final touch on Pete’s face, making him look friendly and welcoming

Lastly, we’ll attach Pete’s arms. This involves gluing them to the back and sides of Pete’s body.

We’re sure your kiddo will love creating this craft for St. Patrick’s Day! Check out our other kids books crafts they will love to create too!

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St. Patrick’s Day Ideas For Kids

St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to engage kids in some learning fun! There’s no shortage of ways to spark creativity during this festive season with our St. Patrick’s Day ideas that are entertaining and educational.

So, if you’re looking to add a sprinkle of magic to your celebrations and keep the little ones entertained, read on below for some favorite books, crafts, and activities that are sure to make this St. Patrick’s Day one to remember!

St Patrick’s Books For Kids

Pete The Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase is a must-have for Pete the Cat fans! Join Pete as he tries to catch an elusive leprechaun.

How To Catch A Leprechaun is a silly book that’s, you guessed it, about catching a leprechaun! Please read this book and let your kiddos build their trap and start a family tradition.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover is another book kids can’t get enough of. See what the old lady is doing this St. Patrick’s Day!

Need more book suggestions? Check out our favorite leprechaun books for kids!

Easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day Crafts

Leprechaun Cup Craft – As St. Patrick’s Day nears, get kids excited with this festive holiday craft! Transform ordinary paper cups into adorable leprechauns, decked out in green. This craft encourages kids to think creatively, seeing the potential in everyday objects.

Torn Paper Shamrock Craft – Your little leprechauns will be excited to tear and glue pieces into the shape of a lucky four leaf clover! They’ll hone some essential skills while having a whole lot of fun to craft the perfect symbol of St. Patrick’s Day.

Leprechaun Dog Craft – Calling all little dog lovers! Celebrate the Irish spirit with your little ones this St. Patrick’s Day with this cute Irish pup! Use just a few simple supplies and a bit of imagination to transform ordinary materials into their very own lucky pup.

Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft – Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some crafting magic by making a leprechaun out of a paper plate. It’s a great activity for kids of all ages to create their own lucky leprechaun to proudly display at home or in the classroom.

St. Patrick’s Day Activities For Preschoolers

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, make learning festive and fun with our engaging St. Patrick’s Day worksheets! These activities are perfect for kids to practice letter recognition, handwriting, and cutting skills.

Themed pages like “L is for leprechaun” handwriting practice and St. Patrick’s Day patterns, make it an enjoyable way to build early literacy and fine motor skills. Use these worksheets either at home or in the classroom by simply downloading and printing them!

Let the St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin with our free printable leprechaun coloring pages! They’re perfect for kids of all ages, from toddlers to early elementary schoolers.

As kids color in these adorable leprechaun themed designs, they will unknowingly enhance their fine motor skills and exercise their imaginations. Included are images like leprechauns, pots of gold, and rainbows, so download now and let the coloring fun begin!

Make St. Patrick’s Day both festive and educational with our engaging St. Patrick’s Day do a dot printables! These activities are perfect for enhancing letter recognition, fine motor skills, numbers, counting, and even graphing.

With 27 pages of festive designs, including dot art, letter and number recognition, fine motor practice, and more, there’s something for every young learner. Watch as they enjoy hours of learning disguised as fun!

Get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this set of St. Patrick’s Day preschool printables! Packed with 25 engaging pages, these activities offer a blend of fun and learning for your little ones.

Included are visual discrimination puzzles, letter mazes, number tracing, counting activities, and dot marker pages to strengthen fine motor skills, math skills, letter recognition, and more.

There’s something for every preschooler in this set to encourage literacy, math, and logic skills development while embracing the holiday spirit. Download now for hours of educational fun!

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