an activity for preschoolers:
A colorful art activity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
before you begin:
Slice bell peppers ahead of time so they’re ready for children to use. Some peppers have 3 lobes and some have 4. Use both.
activity goals:
To explore shapes such as clovers and shamrocks.
To create art using a unique object.
To become familiar with the colors associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
furthermore:
Be aware that some agencies do not like to use food for art projects. Make sure to be conservative about using food. If there is a possibility that any children in your group come to school hungry, it is best practice to refrain from using food in a disposable manner.
A colorful art activity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
before you begin:
Slice bell peppers ahead of time so they’re ready for children to use. Some peppers have 3 lobes and some have 4. Use both.
activity goals:
To explore shapes such as clovers and shamrocks.
To create art using a unique object.
To become familiar with the colors associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
furthermore:
Be aware that some agencies do not like to use food for art projects. Make sure to be conservative about using food. If there is a possibility that any children in your group come to school hungry, it is best practice to refrain from using food in a disposable manner.
let's get started
step 1
Have each child dip the flat side of a bell pepper into paint then onto white paper.
Have each child dip the flat side of a bell pepper into paint then onto white paper.
step 2
Repeat until each child is happy with the number of shamrocks/clovers on their page.
Repeat until each child is happy with the number of shamrocks/clovers on their page.
step 3
Use glitter glue, sequins, pipe cleaners and other embellishments to finish off the art project.
Use glitter glue, sequins, pipe cleaners and other embellishments to finish off the art project.