Rainbow Paper Chain Pot of Gold – St Patrick’s Day Craft for Preschoolers

Let’s make an adorable rainbow St Patrick’s Day Craft for preschoolers today! My guest Rock Your Homeschool shares this gorgeous little Rainbow Paper Chain Pot of Gold craft with us today. Such a cute and cheerful paper decoration to make for St Patrick’s Day!

St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Rainbow Paper Chain: How To Make With Pot Of Gold

A little bit more about Amy from Rock Your Homeschool

Hey there! I’m Amy from Rock Your Homeschool and host of the Positively Homeschooling Podcast. I’m a homeschool mom of 5 boys (with 2 graduates!) and I love to share creative + easy ways to make learning fun. Over the years, I’ve found that combining printables with hands-on projects works wonders for making homeschooling (and life!) more enjoyable for everyone. My favorite place to hang out is Pinterest where I found Maggy. I think the world of her and I’m super excited to be here! 

Today’s project is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day (and more). It’s a colorful decoration that even has a touch of luck. Let’s make a rainbow paper chain with a pot of gold!

Educational Benefits of making this Paper Chain Rainbow Craft

Depending on time and skill set of your children or studends, you can either choose to prepare all the paper cuttings for the children OR you can use this as an opportunity to practice some cutting skills! Educational benefits of this activity include:

• Fantastic for fine motor skills
• Cutting skills – practice cuttin a straight line or even circle
• Sequencing, patterns and colours whilst making the rainbow
• Seasonal/ cultural activity to celebrate St Patrick’s Day
• A lovely decoration for your home!

Basic Supplies for This St. Patrick’s Day Paper Chain

• Construction Paper
• Glue or Glue Stick
• Scissors
• Optional: Stapler

Additional Materials for Extra Fun

• Biodegradable glitter
• Washi tape
• Seasonal stickers
• Cardstock – plain or decorative

Step-By-Step Instructions for This Rainbow Paper Chain with Pot of Gold

Step 1: Trace a coin or other small circular object on yellow paper to make 5-6 gold coins. Cut out the circles.

Step 2: On black paper, draw and cut out a cauldron shape (about the size of your palm). Cut out a long rectangle from the black paper as well.

Step 3: Cut out one long strip of paper each from red, orange, yellow, green, light blue, blue, and purple.

Step 4: Glue the coins to the back of the cauldron, overlapping the top at first, then the other coins.

Step 5: Glue the black strip behind the coins so that it forms a loop. Set aside to dry.

Step 6: For the rainbow paper chain, start by glueing the red strip into a loop shape. Then, loop the orange through the red and glue it. Repeat for yellow, green, light blue, and blue, linking each to the color before it.

Step 7: On the purple strip, link it through both the blue link and the black loop on the cauldron before gluing it into a loop shape.

Tips and Ideas for Your Rainbow Paper Chain

• You can use a stapler to make the paper loops.
• Want a longer rainbow paper chain? Make extra paper loops and repeat the rainbow pattern.
• Use a paint brush to add gold glitter glue to the paper coins for a sparkly effect.
• Use a marker or crayon to add the letters ROYGBIV (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) for a fun way to remember the colors of the rainbow. 
• Add your rainbow paper chain with a pot of gold as a decoration to your chalkboard, whiteboard, window, bookcase, or bulletin board. 
• Want to enjoy this craft at another time of year? Cool! Just leave off the pot of gold. Use for a rainbow-themed party or special event.

If you loved this activity from Rock Your Homeschool, why not try these too?

• Coffee Filter Shamrock Craft
• Free 3D St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Cards
• Free St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Bookmarks 

Feeling inspired? Want to explore more? Take a look here: Preschool St Patrick’s Day Activities, or Rainbow Crafts: