Shamrock Name Craft

This easy shamrock name craft is a great St. Patrick’s day activity for preschool and kindergarten kids. Using our free template, glue and markers children can create their very own personalized Shamrock.

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Shamrock Name Craft For Kids

Get ready for some St. Patrick’s Day fun with this adorable shamrock name craft!

Perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids, this hands-on name craft activity lets little ones practice writing their while getting creative.

With our free template, a little glue, and some colorful markers, children can design their very own personalized shamrock craft to celebrate St. Patrick’s day in a fun and festive way!

Supplies

Free Shamrock Template – you can download the pdf file containing the template at the bottom of this blog post.
Green & White Cardstock – we recommend using 100lb cardstock for a really sturdy craft
Scissors
Glue Stick – for easy, mess-free sticking
Markers or Colored Pencils – to decorate and personalize the shamrock name craft

Instructions

Print and Cut the Shamrock

Start by printing the shamrock template on green cardstock. Carefully cut out the shamrock shape.

Prepare the Name Box

Print the second page of the template on white cardstock. Write your name in the name box, then cut it out. Use a glue stick to attach it to the center of your shamrock.

Add the Face

Cut out the eyes and mouth from the template. Glue them onto your shamrock to bring it to life! We used a red marker to color in the tongue!

Color and Attach the Bow

Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color the bow in your favorite color. If making a boy’s craft, glue the bow as a bow tie at the bottom of the shamrock. For a girl’s craft, place it at the top as a hair bow.

Books We Love

We’re big fans of reading here at This Tiny Blue House! That’s why we’re always on the hunt for fun and engaging books to pair with the hands-on, screen-free activities we share.

To go along with the shamrock name craft from this post, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite St. Patrick’s day-themed books. These stories are a perfect way to add a little extra learning and fun to your St. Patrick’s Day crafting!

Green Shamrocks – Rabbit grows shamrocks in a yellow pot for the St. Patrick’s Day parade, but when they go missing, he embarks on a search to find them in time.
You Shamrock My World – This sweet board book features charming illustrations and puns, making it a delightful read for babies and toddlers celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Book for Kids – Designed for children aged 3–10, this coloring book offers 50 fun and cheerful designs featuring leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows, and more.
I Spy St. Patrick’s Day Book For Kids Ages 2-5 – A fun guessing game book that engages young children with St. Patrick’s Day-themed illustrations, including leprechauns, shamrocks, and rainbows.
Shamrocks and Shenanigans: A Book Of Leprechaun Tales – This collection offers magical leprechaun tales filled with giggles and surprises, perfect for bedtime stories or St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
St. Patrick’s Day Activity Book for Kids Ages 4-8 – Packed with coloring pages, dot-to-dot, mazes, and color by number activities, this book features leprechauns, shamrocks, rainbows, and more to keep little ones entertained.

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable shamrock template to make our shamrock name craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

Once you’ve signed up, check your email to confirm—then voilà! You’ll officially be part of our mailing list and get instantly redirected to the PDF file with the free printable shamrock template.

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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the paint can bleed through regular paper.

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Before You Go

We had an absolute blast making this shamrock name craft, and we hope you do too! 🌈🍀

Are you planning to try this fun and easy shamrock craft for St. Patrick’s Day? We’d love to see your finished masterpiece! Snap a photo and send it our way—we might even feature it for our community to admire.

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