St Patrick's Day Pot of Gold Craft

In this blog post today I’m sharing how you can make this St Patrick’s Day pot of gold craft. St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to bring creativity into the classroom with fun, hands-on crafts that celebrate the holiday. This pot of gold paper plate craft is a fantastic activity that encourages fine motor skills, sensory play, and artistic expression, making it perfect for young learners and special education students.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the materials, step-by-step instructions, and learning benefits of this simple but engaging St. Patrick’s Day craft. 🍀✨

Why You’ll Love This Craft

Simple and easy-to-make – Uses materials you probably already have!
Great for fine motor skills – Cutting, gluing, and decorating build coordination.
Encourages creativity – Kids can experiment with different textures and designs.
Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations – A fun way to bring festive cheer into the classroom!

Materials Needed

Paper plate – I do recommend cutting out the bit of the paper plate (as you can see in the image) beforehand if you don’t think your students will be able to do this bit – it’s quite tough to cut through!
Black paint
Paintbrush
Scissors
Gold Card
White card – cut into a shamrock shape
Glue
Green glitter

Directions

First, paint your paper plate black (this is after it’s been cut) and then leave it to dry.
Cut a shamrock shape out of the white card (if you haven’t already)
Spread some glue on your shamrock shape and then sprinkle some green glitter on top.
Use a circle stencil to draw around on your gold card.
Cut out the gold circles on the card.
Once your paper plate is dry, glue the bottom of the cut out piece of the card, then stick your gold coins onto here.
Glue the shamrock onto the front of the pot of gold.

Ways to Extend Learning

📚 Storytime Connection – Pair this craft with books like How to Catch a Leprechaun or The Night Before St. Patrick’s Day.
🎨 Texture Play – Use different materials like felt, foam, or crinkled tissue paper for sensory exploration.
🖐 Fine Motor Skills – Encourage kids to cut, paste, and place coins carefully to build dexterity.
💬 Discussion Prompt – Talk about the legend of leprechauns and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!

This St. Patrick’s Day Pot of Gold Craft is a fun and engaging activity that adds creativity to the holiday. Whether you’re teaching in a special education classroom, homeschooling, or doing crafts at home, this project is a great way to encourage artistic expression and hands-on learning! 🌈✨

Let me know if you make this craft – or tag me on Instagram @teachingautism – I LOVE seeing the crafts that you all make with your kids!