Toddler Tuesday: St. Patty's Day Party

If you want to have some St. Patty's Day fun with your toddler, throw a party and with any luck, they will be having a blast!  Here's how...

1.  Find an age appropriate craft such as this one..
Here is one of my favorites!
The leprechaun trap

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/to-catch-a-leprechaun-710897/  Don't be intimidated if this craft seems too complex!  All you need is a box and some green paper or a green marker and you can create your own!!  I did it last year with the kids that I nannied for and they could not go too sleep because they were so excited to catch the leprechaun! P.S. Don't forget to leave some leprechaun evidence (candy, footprints, or a toy!)

Here's another great craft for the little ones...

St. Patty's Day Greeting Card
 
http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2011/03/easy-thumb-printed-shamrocks.html

If you aren't feeling as creative or don't have the materials needed to make these crafts, you can always print fun St. Patty's Day themed coloring paper here..
http://familyfun.go.com/st-patricks-day/st-patricks-day-printables/little-leprechaun-coloring-page-702675/

2. Make an Irish themed snack or meal! 
Use your creativity and add some green food coloring to pasta, pudding, or eat mint chocolate chip ice cream!  If you have a shamrock cookie cutter you can make shamrock cookies or even shamrock pancakes for breakfast!!

3.  Build excitement!
Presenting the party in a fun way is very important!  Have older kids make signs for the party and/or play some music for the little ones!  You can always find some Irish music on You tube!

4.  Prepare a fun game!
Treasure Hunts are always fun! Hide some treasure around your house and then give your child clues to find the treasure! Have fun!