St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family

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Even though I do have Irish blood, I don’t remember doing anything special for St. Patrick’s Day growing up. Well, except wearing green to school so no one would pinch me. I always felt sorry for the kids who forgot to wear green, and got pinched so much. I have never really celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with my kids, either.

Don’t pinch me, ok?

So when my kids were still being homeschooled and requested to learn more about St. Patrick’s Day, I did some research, and we tried a few things.

St. Patrick’s Day Ideas for the Whole Family

Watch this History of St. Patrick’s Day for Kids video. It shares great information, dispels some myths, and is fun to watch.

And of course, my favorite, books!

Now, here’s some fun stuff!

Play these fun St. Patrick’s Day Online Games with the kids .

Throw a St. Patrick’s Day party! Whether it’s a kids party with gold coins, or a whole family party with friends, this party kit is awesome!

St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas

Corned beef and cabbage is a traditional dish to eat on St. Patrick’s day. If your family doesn’t like corned beef and cabbage, here’s a pancake recipe you can try. Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake. Irish Soda Bread is also tradition on St. Patrick’s Day. Or try my Cabbage Casserole recipe.

For an easy dessert, decorate a cake or cookies with green frosting. And these St. Patrick’s Day Sprinkles. The kids will love it!

Now it’s time to decorate! Basically, anything green, and shamrock/clover works! lol Give the kids some paper, and let them go to town making decorations. Paper chains, shamrock drawings, leprechauns, pots of gold, and rainbows.

Here are a few cute decorations to try.

Since we all know what happens when we give kids paper to make things. lol Here are some fun craft kits to make with the kids. They will be a little less messy. lol These can easily be added to your St. Patrick’s Day décor, as well