
St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time for a colorful craft, and this rainbow activity brings all the fun! Using just a few simple materials, kids can create a bright and festive decoration featuring a lucky shamrock and a pot of gold.
Whether you’re making this at home or in the classroom, this rocking rainbow craft is a great way to celebrate the holiday with a bit of creativity!
This easy rainbow craft is a great way for kids to explore their creativity while embracing the festive spirit of the holiday. With a bright rainbow, a lucky shamrock, and a shiny pot of gold, this craft brings all the classic symbols of St. Patrick’s Day together in one fun project.

Kids will love putting together their own St. Patrick’s Day scene using simple shapes and bold colors. Cutting out the different pieces is a great way to practice fine motor skills, while arranging and gluing them in place encourages creative thinking.
Plus, the mix of colors makes this craft visually exciting, giving kids a chance to play with patterns and shapes as they build their rainbow.
Supplies You’ll Need for your Rocking Rainbow
This St. Patrick’s Day rainbow craft keeps things simple with just a few basic supplies! You’ll need colorful construction paper to bring the rainbow to life, plus some glue to hold everything together.
A marker helps add definition to the shamrock, giving it that extra lucky charm. And, of course, a trusty pair of scissors will be needed to cut out all the fun shapes.
With these easy-to-find materials, kids can enjoy a creative project that’s as fun to make as it is to display!

How to Make Your Rainbow Craft
Now that you’re ready to get started, follow these simple steps to bring your rainbow, shamrock, and pot of gold to life!
Follow along with the simple step by step below…
Create a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day rainbow craft complete with a lucky shamrock and a pot of gold – perfect for your St Patrick’s Day celebrations this March
Materials
- Construction paper in rainbow colors
- Glue
- Black Marker
- Scissors
- Optional – Free Printable Template
Tools
- Printer for template if using
Once the craft is complete, it makes a wonderful decoration for the holiday! Hang it on the fridge, display it in the classroom, or even attach a string to turn it into a hanging decoration.
This craft is an easy and fun way to bring a little extra St. Patrick’s Day magic into your space.

Download the Free Rainbow Craft Template
Make crafting even easier with our free printable template! This handy PDF includes all the shapes you need to create your St. Patrick’s Day rainbow craft.
Simply print, cut, and assemble for a fun and seasonal craft activity this Spring
Terms of use: This St Patricks day rainbow craft template is free for personal use, and free for classroom use. Do not redistribute the file.
More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for more ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with crafts, check out these fun ideas! From leprechaun-themed projects to shamrock-inspired activities, there’s plenty of creativity to explore.
We’d love to see how your St. Patrick’s Day rainbow craft turns out! Share your creations and spread the fun by pinning this post or sharing it with friends. Happy crafting!


Anna Marikar, mum of four and seasoned blogger, has spent over a decade sharing her parenting journey and passion for kid-friendly crafts and free printables.
Her easy-to-follow craft ideas and practical parenting advice have transformed In The Playroom into a cherished resource for parents.