Kids will love making this pretty rainbow hand craft to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. This simple rainbow handprint craft uses children’s very own hands as the centerpiece for a precious, memorable keepsake. Kids from toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd graders will enjoy making this easy pot of gold at the end of the  handprint rainbow. All you need are a few simple supplies you probably already have at home to welcome spring in March!

Rainbow hand craft

Calling all little artists! Get ready to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day in a fun and creative way with a delightful rainbow handprint craft! This simple yet charming project features your children’s very own hands as the stars of the show, making it a perfect keepsake that you will cherish for years to come.

Whether your kids are toddlers, preschoolers, or in the early grades of kindergarten or 1st and 2nd grade, this craft is designed for all ages. It’s a wonderful opportunity for them to express their creativity while also learning about the legends and traditions surrounding Saint Patrick’s Day. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to welcome the arrival of spring in March!

To make this colorful pot of gold at the end of the handprint rainbow, all you need are a few simple supplies—many of which you probably already have at home. Grab some paint in vibrant colors, a piece of paper, and get ready for some hands-on fun! As your little ones dip their hands into the paint and press them onto the paper to create a lovely rainbow, they’ll be building fine motor skills and having a blast at the same time!

Not only is this craft easy and enjoyable, but it also opens up opportunities for you to discuss rainbows and the folklore of leprechauns and pots of gold. Imagine the delight on your child’s face as they proudly show off their colorful creation, and just think of the memories you’ll make together during this crafting session.

So gather your supplies, roll up those sleeves, and let the creativity flow! We can’t wait to see your amazing rainbow handprints—share your finished crafts with us in the comments below! Happy crafting and happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Plus don’t miss all our st patrick’s day activities for kids including a simple cloud rainbow craft and pot of gold craft preschool to learn names!

rainbow handprint craft

Make a stack of construction paper including purple, blue, green, yellow, orange, and finally red. Trace your child’s hand.

handprint rainbow

Keeping the cardstock in a pile cut out the hands all at once.

st patricks day crafts for toddlers

Now start by gluing the handprints in order starting with the red to the upper left corner of an over-sized piece of blue construction paper.

Hint: We slightly curled the fingers for some added dimension.

st patrick’s day handprint craft

Continue adding the hand sin order overlapping them and shifting to the right ever so slightly.

st patrick’s day craft preschool

Now at the bottom right of the page add a black pot of gold and several wrappers from gold coins.

rainbow handprint

Finally, using cotton balls or wadded up napkins dap on some white paint to make clouds around the rainbow.