Munchkins and Mayhem

Munchkins & Mayhem

A Kids Crafts Blog

Tuesday, March 4, 2014

A Visit from a Leprechaun


Surprise the kids in the morning with signs that a leprechaun paid a visit -- to their toilet.  Differential kindergarten colors the water green and leaves tiny footprints on the seat.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.differentiatedkindergarten.com/2012/03/how-to-make-leprechaun-feet-becuase-you.html


Logan family of 5 leaves green footprints and gold coins.

Get the instructions here:
http://loganfamilyof5.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-st-patricks-day.html


Steve spangler science adds color tabs to faucets so the water comes out green.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/teaching-moments/leprechauns-strike-again-with-green-water/ 


Inner child fun uses chalk to make her leprechaun tracks.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2010/03/catching-leprechauns.html

Monday, March 3, 2014

Shamrock Tattoos


Four leaf clover tattoos are a great way to wear your green and avoid being pinched this St. Patrick's Day.  Modern parents messy kids shares this great free printable.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2011/03/diy-shamrock-tattoos-stickers-with-free.html


Simple kelly designs shares a free printable with polka dot, stripe, solid and chevron tattoos.

Get the template here:
http://simplykellydesigns.com/blog/2015/03/12/4-leaf-clover-temporary-tattoos-for-st-patricks-day/

Plastic Container Leprechaun Hats


Plastic containers are painted green to make the base of a leprechaun hat with canadian living.  They then add a black ribbon and belt buckle and shamrock to complete the look.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/crafts/2011/03/11/guest-post-jerominas-leprechaun-hat-favours/

Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask


A paper plate forms the base for this leprechaun mask from learning and teaching with preschoolers.  She adds a construction paper beard and hat to complete the ensemble.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/02/leaping-leprechauns.html

Sunday, March 2, 2014

St. Patrick's Snakes Craft


What to expect creates Irish snake pencil toppers using green pipe cleaners, clay, a foam sticker tongue, and stick on googly eyes. St. Patrick is said to have rid all of Ireland from snakes. 

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.whattoexpect.com/blogs/astudentatmamauniversity/st-patricks-day-kids-crafts-irish-snakes


Cindy derosier twirls two shades of green to make her snake adding googly eyes and a tiny red tongue.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.cindyderosier.com/2013/10/pipe-cleaner-snake.html

St. Patrick's Day Shakers


Even the smallest kids can participate in fun, colorful St. Patrick's Day activities.  Activity village shows how with these rainbow shakers featuring colorful confetti and crepe streamers.

Good for ages 1 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/rainbow-shakers


No time for flashcards uses pompoms for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2011/03/shamrock-shakers-discovery-bottles.html

Paper Plate Leprechaun


Paper plates turn into super cute leprechauns with this fun and easy St. Patrick's Day craft for kids.


Construction paper, markers and a paper plate turn into a happy leprechaun with all kids network.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/st-patricks-day/paper-plate-leprechaun.asp


Busy bee crafts uses construction paper for the whole craft.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Paper-Plate-Leprechaun.html 


She knows uses orange pom poms for the beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/951903/st-patricks-day-crafts-for-kids 


A night owl blog uses tissue paper for her leprechaun's beard.

Get the instructions here:
http://anightowlblog.com/2014/03/leprechaun-kid-crafts.html
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