Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun holiday for kids of all ages to celebrate. However, for autistic children, the hustle and bustle of the holiday can be overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to create sensory-friendly activities that help kids enjoy the day without feeling overstimulated. Here are some crafts you can do with your child or student this Saint Patrick’s Day.
Sensory-Friendly Crafts for St. Patrick’s Day
Leprechaun Handprint Craft
This craft is simple and easy to make. All you need is some green paint and paper! Have your child dip their hands in the paint and place them on the paper to make four handprints. You can also add some glitter or other decorations if desired. You could even use green ink stamps or markers instead of paint if that works better for your child. This craft can provide tactile input as well as an opportunity for creative expression!
Rainbow Necklace Craft
This craft is perfect for kids who love stringing objects together. To make it, you will need some colorful construction paper, yarn, scissors, tape (or a stapler), and glue (optional). Cut out three large circles from the construction paper in three different colors – one red, one orange, and one yellow – and tape them onto the end of a piece of yarn as if they were beads on a necklace. Then cut out smaller triangles from each color of paper and glue them onto each circle so that they look like rainbows when put together. This craft will provide an opportunity to practice fine motor skills while creating something they can wear!
Pot Of Gold Craft
This last craft is great for kids who enjoy building with blocks or Legos®. To make it, you will need a cardboard box (e.g., shoe box), gold wrapping paper (or yellow construction paper), cotton balls (or yellow strips of construction paper), scissors, glue sticks, and black marker/pencil/crayon (for details). Cut out two identical shapes from the cardboard box so that they resemble pot lids when put together; cover them with gold wrapping paper or yellow construction paper; then glue cotton balls onto one side of each lid so that it looks like a treasure chest filled with gold coins when put together; add details like eyes with the marker/pencil/crayon; finally, put both sides together to make your own Pot Of Gold! This activity encourages creativity while also providing tactile input through cutting and gluing materials together!
About Circle City ABA
Circle City ABA believes in progress through play and offers resources to families across the state of Indiana. The above crafts are just examples of how families can have fun while still being mindful of sensory sensitivities during holidays such as Saint Patrick’s Day. If you are looking for more resources and support for your family members on the autism spectrum, please reach out to Circle City ABA today!
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