It’s almost March 17th and you know what that means—it’s time to get your little leprechauns ready for St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you plan on teaching your preschoolers about the saint himself, or just having a bit of fun with some leprechaun-themed worksheets, these activities are sure to keep your kids entertained and learning at the same time. Let’s take a look at some free preschool worksheets I have created for you to use (for personal use) for St. Patrick’s Day!
Coloring Pages
Coloring pages are a great way to get into the spirit of any holiday! There are tons of different coloring pages that feature leprechauns, shamrocks, and even St. Patrick himself! These are a great way to get your kids engaged in the celebration and practice their fine motor skills at the same time.
Download these free coloring pages I created for your little ones to enjoy!
Matching Games
For a bit more of an educational twist on St. Patrick’s Day, you can use matching games to help your kids learn about Irish culture. It’s a great way to teach them about symbols like the shamrock, Blarney Stone, and even the Harp of Ireland!
You can create your own matching game or download these free cards I created below.
Download these matching cards here
Mazes
Mazes are one of those classic activities that never seem to go out of style—and why should they? They’re tons of fun and encourage problem-solving skills too!
Print off some mazes related to St. Patrick’s Day such as helping the leprechaun find his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or guiding him through his maze-like garden full of shamrocks and clovers! Your kids will have so much fun solving these puzzles that they won’t even realize how much their brains are growing along with it!
Download this free printable maze here!
Shadow Matching
This activity is a great way to get your kids thinking! You can print up these free shadow-matching St. Patrick’s Day worksheets below. Have your preschoolers match up the shapes with their shadows. This will help them develop their imagination and practice recognizing shapes at the same time!
Download this free shadow-matching St. Patrick’s Day worksheet here!
Count and Color
This worksheet is perfect for those kids who are already starting to recognize numbers. Have them practice counting up the shamrocks, leprechauns, and other St. Patrick’s Day-themed items in each row. This will help them with number recognition as well as counting skills!
Download this free Count and color sheet here!
What Comes Next?
This worksheet is great for getting your preschoolers to think logically. There is a pattern of our objects that they will have to recognize such as a Shamrock, Bottle of Gold, Leprechaun Hat, and Shamrock.
Have them figure out what comes next in the pattern! This activity will help your preschoolers practice their sequencing skills while having some St. Patrick’s Day-themed fun.
Download this free What Comes Next? worksheet here!
Looking for more preschool worksheets for St. Patrick’s Day? Get these activities and more in my St Patrick’s Activity Bundle here.
With all these great worksheets available there is no excuse not to make this year’s St. Patrick’s day special for your little ones (even if you can’t celebrate together in person!) So grab those scissors, crayons, and markers, and get ready for an educational and fun day of learning. Have a happy St. Patrick’s Day!