Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and get lucky with this DIY shamrock sensory puzzle!

Planning a St. Patrick’s Day celebration with your kids?

Engage your kids in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with this charming shamrock sensory puzzle crafted from sturdy cardboard and vibrant colored rice. This sensory play experience provides a multi-sensory adventure, encouraging little ones to not only see but also feel the different textures and hues of the rice. As they manipulate the puzzle pieces, they’re not just celebrating the holiday; they’re also enhancing their tactile and visual skills. It’s a festive and educational activity that brings joy and learning together for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration full of delightful moments.

How to create a cardboard shamrock puzzle:

Materials needed:

• Recycled cardboard
• Gold poster board
• Black paper
• Glue gun and stick
• Scissors
• Green paint
• Paintbrush
• Pencil and eraser

For the colored rice:

• Food coloring; green
• 1 cup of rice
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• Container with lid or ziplock bag
• Paper towel

Extra items:

• Rainbow toy
• Shamrock cutouts
• Containers
• Spoons

Instructions:

• Draw a shamrock on the recycled cardboard.
• Cut strips of cardboard and glue them on the edge of the shamrock.
• Cut out the extra cardboard.
• Color the inside as well as the sides of the shamrock with green paint.

For the decors:

• Cut out a cauldron shape from the black paper.
• Cut small circles or coins from the gold poster board.
• Glue a few of the gold coins on top of the cauldron.

For the colored rice:

• Fill the ziplock with a cup of rice.
• Pour the vinegar.
• Pour a few drops of the food coloring.
• Close the ziplock.
• Mix and spread the food coloring with the rice.
• Add more drops until you reach your desired hue.
• Pour the colored rice evenly on the paper towel and let dry.

How to set up:

• Pour the green rice into the cardboard.
• Place the cauldron and rainbow on top of the rice.
• Scatter the remaining paper coins around the rice.
• Prepare bowls and spoons on the side.
• Invite kids to play.

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