Paper Chain Pot of Gold Craft for Kids (St. Patrick’s Day Activity)
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This Paper Chain Pot of Gold Craft is a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day activity for kids using colorful construction paper and our free pot of gold printable.
It’s perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or festive decorations at home — and makes a bright rainbow chain kids love seeing hang in doorways or hallways.
If you’re planning a full week of festive fun, be sure to explore our collection of St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids like this leprechaun handprint craft, pot of gold rainbow craft, and this rainbow fruit loop necklace. From easy rainbow projects to simple holiday decorations and treat ideas, there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate the season at home or in the classroom.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Simple supplies
- Great fine motor practice
- Perfect for preschool and kindergarten
- Doubles as St. Patrick’s Day decor
- Uses our free printable pot of gold template
Supplies
- Pot of gold printable (download from our printable post)
- Construction paper in:
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Purple
- Scissors
- Glue stick
How to Make a Paper Chain Pot of Gold
Step 1: Print the Pot of Gold
Print the pot of gold template from our free printable post.
Cut out each pot.
(Grab the pot of gold printable)
Step 2: Cut Rainbow Strips
Cut construction paper into strips about 1 inch wide.
You’ll need multiple strips in each rainbow color.
Step 3: Build the Paper Chain
Take one strip and form it into a loop. Glue the ends together.
Thread the next strip through the first loop and glue to form a chain.
Continue alternating colors in rainbow order:
Red → Orange → Yellow → Green → Blue → Purple. Do not close the purple loop yet.
Step 4: Attach the Pot of Gold
Loop the purple through the blue loop and the pot of gold handle. Glue to secure to both of them.
Display Ideas
- Hang in doorways
- Tape across bulletin boards
- Drape across a classroom wall
- Hang from the ceiling
- Add multiple chains for a rainbow hallway display
Educational Benefits
This craft helps children:
- Practice scissor skills
- Strengthen fine motor coordination
- Learn rainbow color order
- Follow step-by-step instructions
- Improve pattern recognition
Pair It With the Printable
If you haven’t downloaded the free pot of gold template yet, you can grab it here:
This craft is designed to work alongside that printable.
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Paper Chain Pot of Gold Craft for Kids (St. Patrick’s Day Activity)
Materials
- Pot of gold printable (download from our printable post)
- Construction paper in Red, Orange Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple
- Scissors
Instructions
Step 1: Print the Pot of Gold
Print the pot of gold template from our free printable post.Cut out each pot.Step 2: Cut Rainbow Strips
Cut construction paper into strips about 1 inch wide and 6–8 inches long.You’ll need multiple strips in each rainbow color.Step 3: Build the Paper Chain
Take one strip and form it into a loop. Glue the ends together.Thread the next strip through the first loop and glue to form a chain.Continue alternating colors in rainbow order:Red → Orange → Yellow → Green → Blue → Purple – Do not glue the purple yet.Step 4: Attach the Pot of Gold
Loop the purple piece through the blue loop and the pot of gold and glue to secure.You can add one at the bottom — or one at both ends if you want it to hang centered.
