This weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, and I thought a little rainbow project would be appropriate for my Pre-School and Junior Kindergarten art classes. I began by asking my students if they knew what holiday was coming up, and a little girl happily answered, “It’s Leprechaun Day!” The great thing about this project is that it uses minimal supplies, can be adjusted based on age-level by changing the medium, and can be completed in less than 30 minutes.
Paper Plates + Scissors + String, Ribbon or Thread + Glue + Cotton Balls + Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers or Paint*
1. Cut paper plate in half
2. Poke hole at the top
3. Thread ribbon or string through the hole and tie
Depending on age level, steps 1-3 might need to be done for the child.
4. Color the rainbow!
Choose coloring medium based on age level.
If you are using paint, explain what happens if colors get blended.
While the children work, encourage them to really think about the colors and order of the rainbow.
Also talk about the difference between coloring thick and thin lines.
Also talk about the difference between coloring thick and thin lines.
5. Add glue to bottom left and right edges
6. Slowly pull cotton to form “larger clouds”
Show them what happens if you pull to quickly!
Show them what happens if you pull to quickly!
7. Let dry
8. Hang the rainbow in a window so the leprechauns will visit!
For more craft ideas, visit my DIY Crafts for Kiddos board on Pinterest.
