Preschool Craft for St. Patrick's Day-Easy Shamrock Paper Craft

Younger children will find this a very easy craft to make. The shape has big, bold lines with relatively few curves which should make it easier for preschoolers to cut out on their own.

Materials:
scissors
glue
printer (we used construction paper)
paper
one of: colored macaroni

or colored rice

or Fruit Loops

click links for directions on how to color them if you don't already know. Fruit loops are the best choice for very young or large groups of children as they are safe to nibble on.
OPTIONAL: something to color with, sparkle glue or glitter
OPTIONAL: popsicle stick

Directions:
Print out the template ofchoice.
Colour (where appropriate) and cut out the template pieces.
Decorate the shamrock with fruit loops, colored macaroni or colored rice.
Hang on the fridge!- or -Glue your shamrock to a Popsicle stick and make your Shamrock dance while you sing this song:

I'm a little Shamrock (sung to: I'm a little Teapot)
I'm a little shamrock

look at me

oh what color can I be

If you said that I was the color green

then stand right up and YELL

YIPPEE!