There’s nothing happier than a rainbow, so bring cheer to someone special by having your kids make this rainbow card craft!

It’s an incredibly simple rainbow craft that’s great as a St. Patrick’s Day craft or for anytime of year.

All you need are some markers or crayons, our free template, scissors, and a glue stick to bring the colors of the rainbow to life!

Make this fun rainbow craft at home or in the classroom! The kids will love creating their own unique rainbow!

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Supplies

• White cardstock (or construction paper)
• Markers or crayons
• Glue
• Scissors
• Rainbow card template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the rainbow card template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.

Let’s bring our rainbow to life with some color! Sit down with your kids and spread out a variety of crayons or markers. Encourage them to pick their favorite colors for the rainbow.

Once the coloring is complete, show your kids the dashed line on the paper. Explain that this line is like a guide for our next step. Carefully fold the paper along this dashed line, pressing down to make a crisp edge. Then, grab a pair of safety scissors and demonstrate how to cut out the rainbow.

Now, let’s give our rainbow some personality. Hand over the eyes and help your kids glue them to the middle of the rainbow. Once the eyes are in place, take a black marker, and together, draw a smiley mouth below them.

Finally, show your children the cloud cutouts and explain how these fluffy friends will anchor our rainbow. Apply glue to the bottom ends of the rainbow and press the clouds into place.

Isn’t this such a bright and cheery craft?! If your kids enjoyed making this cute craft. Be sure to check out our other spring crafts for more fun!

Pair this homemade card with this easy rainbow painting for kids activity! This simple project helps children explore colors and creativity while making vibrant rainbow art.

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More St. Patricks’ Day Ideas

Kids of all ages love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! But there are lots of fun ways to enjoy the holiday besides wearing green and searching for shamrocks. We have some simple craft ideas, books to read, and printable activities for you to try! Keep reading to discover some fun ideas for your kids.

Children’s Books For St. Patrick’s Day

Start off with books! We all know how beneficial reading to kids is, so let’s get some more bedtime reading in. Grab these books from the local library or buy them from Amazon to add them to your home library.

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!

Homemade St. Patrick’s Day Crafts For Kids

Pot of Gold Card Craft – Looking for the perfect way to spend a crafty morning on St. Patrick’s Day? Then you have to make this pot of gold card craft! It’s a great way for younger kids to work their fine motor skills while making something special. Once they’re done, they can give it to someone lucky!

Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft – We can’t think of a better way to use up those leftover paper plates than with this adorable leprechaun craft! With just a few craft supplies, your kids can create their very own leprechaun friend. Use it to decorate your home or for some imaginative play on St. Patrick’s Day.

Leprechaun Handprint Craft – Your kids will have so much fun using their handprints to make this cute and colorful craft. They’ll also work on their hand-eye coordination as they trace, cut, and glue the craft together! It’s also a great way to preserve those little handprints for years to come!

Leprechaun Teddy Bear Craft – Just look how cute this little guy is! Your kids can create an adorable leprechaun teddy bear using our free printable template and simple craft materials. It’s perfect for both young and older kids, meaning the whole family can get involved in making this easy craft.

St. Patrick’s Day Activities For School

These St. Patrick’s Day worksheets are an easy way to incorporate learning into your holiday celebrations! With tracing practice, letter recognition activities, and pattern puzzles, your children will have fun while developing their skills. Just download and print these pages to have a fun activity on hand for your kids!

Learning to use scissors is an essential skill for young children to develop. These St. Patrick’s Day cutting practice worksheets are perfect for introducing this skill in a fun and interactive way!

They offer great fine motor practice and also help with hand-eye coordination. Plus, your kids will love the cute and colorful designs!

Try our St. Patrick’s Day do a dot printables next time you need an easy peasy activity for your kids. These worksheets are great for practicing hand-eye coordination, color recognition, and counting skills. They’re such a fun way to celebrate the holiday while also working on important skills!

This St. Patrick’s Day tracing printable is a great activity for young children to practice their handwriting and fine motor skills. Various difficulty levels are included, so it’s perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners alike!

Laminate the sheets and use dry-erase markers for a reusable activity your kids can enjoy over and over again.

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