We provide you with a free Rainbow template to make a wall hanging or mobile. This St. Patrick’s Day craft is one that you can colour, paint, collage etc. with materials that you have at home!
Materials
- Rainbow template: rainbow
- Cardstock
- Scissors
- Paint/Marker/Paint Sticks etc.
- Fishing Line or yarn or floss
- Beads
- Pin/ cloth (to be used with direct adult supervision for older children) or Hole Punch
We always find these items useful too:
Directions
- Print the rainbow template on thick paper such as cardstock.
- Colour the first side of your rainbow and allow it to dry overnight.
- Cut out the rainbow pieces and colour the backside. (You can skip this step if you just want to do the wall hanging)
- Now that everything is dry, if you find that your arches are curling put them under a stack of books overnight.
- It is now time to assemble your mobile or wall hanging: We punched a small hole at the top of the big arch of the rainbow using a stick pin over a cloth. This idea is for older children with direct adult supervision (or have the adult do it if you feel more comfortable with that) or you could use a hole punch for the same purpose.
- Loop your fishing line through and attach a few beads at the top and to make a hanging loop.
- Attach some beads to the bottom of the arches if you like. We painted some of them white to look like clouds.
- Attach the two arches together with your fishing line and add some more beads if you like.
- Have an adult hang up your mobile from the ceiling!
Other Rainbow or St. Patrick’s Day Ideas you Might Like
Making the Secondary Colours from the Primary Colours: http://make-it-your-own.com/rainy-day-fun-colour-exploration/
St. Patrick’s Day Play Dough with Loose Parts: http://make-it-your-own.com/st-patricks-day-play-dough-loose-parts/
Create with the Rainbow: http://make-it-your-own.com/create-with-the-rainbow/
Colour Mixing Clovers: https://www.hellowonderful.co/post/KID-MADE-WATERCOLOR-SHAMROCK-CLOVER-CARDS/
Rainbow Necklace: http://make-it-your-own.com/handmade-rainbow-necklace/
Rainbow Building Kit: http://make-it-your-own.com/my-color-is-rainbow-3-gift-ideas/
Find the Rainbow Game: http://make-it-your-own.com/find-the-rainbow-game/
Rainbow Sensory Foam Play: http://make-it-your-own.com/magical-sensory-play/
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Purpose
- Recognizing the symbols associated with various holidays and cultural celebrations.
- Learning the colours of the rainbow.
- Developing one’s fine motor skills in lacing beads, cutting etc.
- Learning what potentially makes things move- how can you get your mobile to spin?
Safety Notes
- We suggest that you use a tray and a smock to protect your clothing and surfaces.
- Use scissors and a pin with care and direct, adult supervision.
- Cord, yarn, fishing line etc. can be a strangulation hazard, therefore be sure to use with direct supervision and for its intended purpose.
- Beads can be a choking hazard, therefore be sure to keep them out of the reach of children ages 0-3 years of age or those that tend to put things into their mouths.
- This mobile is NOT intended for young children 0-3 (or those that tend to put items in their mouths) and should not be hung over a crib, toddler bed etc. because of the small components.
