Making Green (St. Patrick's Day Preschool Art & Science!)

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This festive art project combines the science of color mixing with the St. Patrick's Day fun!  The set-up is quick and easy, and you probably have the supplies at home already!




Simple Supplies:
  • paper cut in the shape of a shamrock
  • blue and yellow paint
  • paintbrushes (optional!)
  • embellishments (optional!)


Easy How-to:

Give your children the shamrock, paint, and other supplies, and let them create a masterpiece!  As they paint, ask them what is happening when they mix the yellow and blue paint together.  Let them experience the learning with their eyes and hands!  If you choose, they can add any embellishments like plastic jewels, yarn cuttings, or flowers to their shamrock.  Finally, display their St. Patrick's Day Shamrock!



Other St. Patrick's Day Fun:

 



{FREE} St. Patrick's Day Preschool Packet











Lucky Clover Bubble Painting









St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Craft Writing Activity 










{FREE} Rainbow Breakfast Printable












Shamrock Alphabets









I may share at any of these parties!

Comments

Beth said…
These are great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
March 12, 2013 at 8:36 AM
Anonymous said…
These look like great projects...thanks!
March 13, 2013 at 9:35 AM
Unknown said…
I bet the kids had fun painting! I know it is one of my girls favorite things! Thank you so much for sharing on We Made That!
March 13, 2013 at 8:20 PM
HannahW said…
Fun activities!! Thanks for sharing with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday! Hope you join us again today! http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2013/03/flip-trainer-review-at-eco-kids-tuesday.html
March 19, 2013 at 12:24 PM
Unknown said…
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