Pot of Gold Rainbow Craft for Kids (Easy St Patrick’s Day Printable)

This easy St. Patrick’s Day pot of gold craft is a fun cut-and-glue activity that kids can make using a simple printable cauldron template, colorful tissue paper squares, and gold coins. Perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or an at-home afternoon craft, this rainbow pot of gold project helps kids practice cutting, gluing, and color recognition while creating a bright holiday decoration.

If your kids love simple St. Patrick’s Day crafts like this, be sure to check out some of our other fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids, including rainbow crafts like this fruit loop rainbow bracelet, leprechaun projects like this plastic cup leprechaun craft, and easy classroom activities that are perfect for March.

What You’ll Love About This Craft

• Uses a simple printable template
• Great for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary
• Encourages fine motor skills and color sorting
• Uses inexpensive supplies from the dollar store
• Makes a colorful St. Patrick’s Day display

Equipment Needed

• Printer
• Scissors
• Glue stick

📦 Supplies Needed

• Printable pot of gold template
• White cardstock or construction paper backing
• Tissue paper squares in rainbow colors
  • red
  • orange
  • yellow
  • green
  • blue
  • purple
• Plastic gold coins (dollar store or craft store)

Need the printable cauldron template? Grab it here.

✂️ How to Make the Pot of Gold Rainbow Craft

Print the pot of gold template.

Cut out the cauldron shape.

Glue the printable onto a sheet of white cardstock or construction paper for sturdiness.

Cut tissue paper into small squares – in rainbow colors.

Starting with red, glue the tissue squares above the pot in rainbow order.

Continue layering the colors upward to form a rainbow.

Glue plastic gold coins along the top of the pot.

Let dry completely before displaying.

🌈 Variations

• Use crumpled tissue paper instead of flat squares for texture
• Substitute yellow paper circles if you don’t have plastic coins
• Add glitter glue to the coins for sparkle
• Draw a background with clouds or grass
• Turn it into a bulletin board classroom project

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use regular paper instead of cardstock?
Yes, but cardstock or construction paper holds up better for classroom use.

What age is this craft best for?
Preschool through early elementary.

Do I need plastic coins?
No — you can cut out paper circles or use gold stickers.

Can kids cut the tissue paper themselves?
Yes! Older kids can cut their own squares for extra practice.

Estimated Times for the Pot of Gold Craft

Prep Time: 10 minutes
(printing, cutting template, cutting tissue squares if not pre-cut)

Active Craft Time: 15–20 minutes
(gluing rainbow squares + coins)

Total Time: About 25–30 minutes