Holiday art

St Patrick's Day Art Projects for Kids

Shamrocks, rainbows and leprechauns bring a lot of green into March. These projects are a fun way to practice line, pattern and value with one color family. Start with a featured lesson, then browse free ideas, videos and drawing prompts.

Featured Ms Artastic lessons

Ready-to-teach lessons from my shop. Each card shows the grade range listed for that lesson.

St. Patrick's Day ARTivity BookSt. Patrick's Day ARTivity BookGrades 2 to 539-page booklet with lesson plans, teacher instructions, rubric and reflection pages.See the lessonCatch a Leprechaun Art LessonCatch a Leprechaun Art LessonGrades 2 to 5A shamrock composition filled with line patterns.See the lessonFour Leaf Clover Art LessonFour Leaf Clover Art LessonGrades 4 to 7A four-leaf clover with a patterned heart background and layered green values.See the lessonPot of Gold Art LessonPot of Gold Art LessonGrades K to 3See the lessonSt Patrick's Day Directed DrawingsSt Patrick's Day Directed DrawingsGrades 1 to 4See the lessonSt Patrick's Day Coloring PagesSt Patrick's Day Coloring PagesGrades 1 to 4See the lessonFour Leaf Clover Art ProjectFour Leaf Clover Art ProjectGrades 3 to 6See the lessonLeprechaun Watercolor Art LessonLeprechaun Watercolor Art LessonGrades 2 to 5See the lesson

Free blog lessons and ideas

St. Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas: Bringing Creativity & Festivity into the ClassroomSt. Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas: Bringing Creativity & Festivity into the ClassroomRead the post3 St. Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas that use Choice-Based Strategies3 St. Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas that use Choice-Based StrategiesRead the postSt. Patrick's Day Art Lesson, Project, & Activity Ideas for KidsSt. Patrick's Day Art Lesson, Project, & Activity Ideas for KidsRead the post

Free tools

March Drawing Prompts31 daily drawing ideas for March.OpenDrawing Prompt of the Day365 prompts plus a sketch timer for daily sketchbook time.OpenArt Lesson PlannerA week-by-week art plan by grade, season or goal.OpenAll Free Art ToolsEvery free Ms Artastic tool in one place.Open

Videos to watch together

Video: St Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas for Your ClassroomSt Patrick's Day Art Lesson Ideas for Your ClassroomWatch on YouTubeVideo: St Patrick's Day Art IdeasSt Patrick's Day Art IdeasWatch on YouTubeVideo: Make a St. Patrick's Day Shamrock! Principle of Design: Balance Art Lesson for KIDS!Make a St. Patrick's Day Shamrock! Principle of Design: Balance Art Lesson for KIDS!Watch on YouTubeVideo: How-To Draw a Crazy Leprechaun, Easy St. Patrick's Day Drawing for Kids!How-To Draw a Crazy Leprechaun, Easy St. Patrick's Day Drawing for Kids!Watch on YouTube

Supplies and picture books

Supplies that help

Picture books

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Questions teachers and parents ask

When is St Patrick's Day?

St Patrick's Day is on March 17.

What art skill fits St Patrick's Day?

Value is a great fit. Mixing tints and shades of green, from light to dark, turns a simple shamrock into a real color lesson.

Do these projects work for homeschool?

Yes. The lessons are written for a classroom but the steps work at home too. Read each lesson description before you prep.

▶ Video lessons

St. Patrick's Day video art lessons

Press play and paint along with me. Each video lesson comes with a printable lesson plan and a QR code, so it is ready for the classroom or the kitchen table.

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The Artastic Collective art curriculum

Full art lessons, videos and units for the whole year, ready when you are. Monthly, yearly and VIP plans.

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