What do you think of when you think of St Patrick’s Day? As well as shamrocks, pots of gold, and leprechauns, rainbows of course! Here we share with you why a rainbow is associated with St Patrick’s Day and our top 10 rainbow activities for kids. From rainbow art activities, rainbow science, rainbow slime and more. Perfect for engaging young minds and encouraging a love of learning this St Patrick’s Day!
ENJOY A RAINBOW FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY
ST PATRICK’S DAY RAINBOW
St Patrick’s Day is coming up and what do you think of? Catching a leprechaun with a leprechaun trap, pots of gold, shamrocks and rainbows of course! But why rainbows and St Patrick’s Day?
Rainbows are a well known symbol of Ireland. They have a lot of rain and sunshine, which makes for tons of rainbows! Rainbows evoke hope and blessing in the Irish culture. Learn more about how to make a rainbow.
You will often see leprechauns associated with a rainbow with a pot of gold at the end. A leprechaun is a small magical being in Irish folklore. No, they are not real though it is fun to imagine they are! Make a leprechaun craft!
Here’s our collection of St Patrick’s Day rainbow ideas! We love to incorporate play and learning into every day! With these easy to set up St Patrick’s Day rainbow activities, you will have plenty to keep your kiddos busy for late Winter and early Spring!
10 RAINBOW ACTIVITIES FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY
Check out all the beautiful ways to enjoy St Patrick’s Day with rainbow projects.
COFFEE FILTER RAINBOW
Bring on the rainbows! This coffee filter rainbow craft is great for even the non-crafty kiddos. Explore simple science with a colorful take on coffee filter soluble science.
CRYSTAL RAINBOW
Growing crystals is easier than you think! These look great hanging in a window too!
RAINBOW COLORING PAGE
Look for a free printable rainbow template and coloring page for kids. A fun way to introduce the colors of the rainbow.
RAINBOW IN A BAG
Make a rainbow in a bag for a simple and mess free sensory painting activity for kids.
RAINBOW IN A JAR
Explore the density or heaviness of water and make the colors of the rainbow with this easy experiment.
RAINBOW FIZZY POTS
A fun baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction in a rainbow of colors.
RAINBOW FLUFFY SLIME
Absolutely fun and easy to do! Our simple recipe makes gorgeous, quick rainbow slime! Also make rainbow glitter slime.
RAINBOW LEGO BUILD
Fun LEGO challenge that uses many skills from math to fine motor!
RAINBOW PRISM
Separate white light into the colors of the rainbow (spectrum) using a prism, and more. You can also show how the colors of the rainbow combine to look white with this fun color wheel spinner.
Amazingly cool St Patrick’s Day Rainbow Play and learning!
Click on the images below for more fun St Patrick’s Day ideas for kids.
Top 10 Rainbow Ideas for St Patricks Day from Powerful Mothering
Top 10 Creative Snack Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day from Artsy Momma
Top 10 Ways to make a Handprint Rainbow from Fun Handprint Art
Top 10 Rainbow Art Ideas for Kids from Messy Little Monster
Top 10 Rainbow Fine Motor Ideas from Still Playing School
I absolutely love these experiments! The fizzy pots are a must try!