St. Patty's Day!

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!