We love a big of the Irish on this site โ our editor was born in Belfast after all! So letโs begun the celebrations for St Patricks Day with these awesome placemats, a fun way to bring the festivities home. The placemats, available free on our premium site, include a St Patricks Day word search printable, and other fun activities and ideas for everyone to get into the spirit of the season.
![This image displays free downloadable Saint Patrick's Day placemats featuring festive designs with shamrocks, rainbows, a word search puzzle, and the text "Lucky."](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-placemats-header-683x1024.jpg.webp)
What is St Patricks Day all about?
St. Patrickโs Day, a feast day established in 1631 by the Church, has become an integral part of global culture, celebrating Irish heritage and the patron saint of Ireland. There are often leprechauns and a pot of gold involved now though. ๐
This year, why not add a little extra fun to your festivities with these delightful St. Patrickโs Day placemats, each with new puzzles on for the kids to get stuck in to?
A brief history of St. Patrickโs Day
Before we delve into the exciting creative ideas on the placemats and improve those fine motor skills, letโs take a quick look at the fascinating history behind St. Patrickโs Day. The March 17th celebration began to honor St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. Despite being born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped into slavery and brought to Ireland. After escaping to a monastery in Gaul, he returned to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity.
![The image features a stylized representation of shamrocks, gold arches, and two leprechaun hats, arranged in a festive composition evoking St. Patrick's Day themes.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-decoration-1024x1024.jpg.webp)
Interestingly, the tradition of donning green on St. Patrickโs Day started in the 18th century when the shamrock, a national symbol of Ireland, was introduced to the festivities. Today, the holiday has evolved into a grand celebration of Irish culture, complete with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a sea of green.
Unveiling the St. Patrickโs Day placemats
Now, onto the main event. The St. Patrickโs Day placemats from KiddyCharts are not just any ordinary placemats. Theyโre packed with activities that will keep kids of all ages entertained and engaged during meal times. From coloring sections to the free St Patrickโs Day word search puzzles, including those hidden words about St. Patrickโs Day, these placemats have it all. Theyโre educational, fun, and a great way to incorporate the spirit of the holiday into your home. We do have other themed word search ideas on the site, so do check those out too.
In addition to the word search, these placemats also feature fun words around St. Patrickโs Day and Ireland, perfect for sparking conversation and learning with your family. They also have space for kids to write down what theyโre thankful for, promoting gratitude and reflection during this festive time.
Have fun on St Patrickโs Day
But thatโs not all โ the best part of these placemats is that they can be personalised! Simply enter your childโs name and customise their own unique placemat. This adds a special touch and makes meal times even more exciting for kids.
So as you gather around the table on St. Patrickโs Day, make sure to have these colorful and interactive placemats ready. They will add a touch of Irish culture to your celebrations while keeping the little ones entertained. Plus, they make for a great souvenir to remember the special day.
![Two cupcakes with bright green frosting in green-striped wrappers are on a white surface, with focus on the forefront cupcake, against a blurred background.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-memorable-1024x1024.jpg.webp)
And donโt worry about the mess โ these placemats can be printed on durable and wipeable material, making clean up a breeze. So let your kids get creative and have fun while also keeping your table looking neat and tidy.
But why stop at just St. Patrickโs Day? These versatile placemats can be used for any occasion or mealtime throughout the year. Whether itโs a birthday party, holiday gathering, or just a regular family dinner, you could use these placemats to add an extra element of fun and education.
The word search has landed
Alongside the fun word search puzzles, there are other themed activities for you. As always, lets show off what we have for you on the site:
![This image depicts a colorful activity sheet with a St. Patrick's Day theme, featuring tic-tac-toe grids and a word search puzzle with related words.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-02-1024x622.jpg.webp)
![The image displays two similar black-and-white maze puzzles with "Find Your Way!" text, surrounded by shamrock decorations and a cartoon leprechaun on the right.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-03-1024x622.jpg.webp)
The first couple of placements are were the fun Saint Patrickโs Day free word search is located, and alongside this to add to the St Patrickโs Day celebration we have another amazing activity for you involving mazes. Find your own way with these mazes for more fun with your placemats.
![This is a colorful educational image featuring a "Four in a Row" game board, a character dressed in green with a hat, and a word puzzle with missing letters.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-04-1024x622.jpg.webp)
![St. Patrick's Day themed coloring page featuring a leprechaun, pot of gold, clover leaves, festive hat, and shoes, with playful typography and decorations.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-05-1024x622.jpg.webp)
The next two ideas for celebrating the Patron Saint of Ireland are four in a row, fill out he missing letters in our St Patrickโs Trivia Quiz. We then have a coloring page for the season too, as a placemat of course. Our final placement has a couple of coasters on it for you to use on the big day too. Another perfect way to celebrate.
![This image is themed around St. Patrick's Day, featuring a leprechaun, shamrocks, a hat, boots, a pot of gold, and festive text, inviting coloring.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-05-1-1024x622.jpg.webp)
![This image presents two festive coasters with St. Patrick's Day themes, featuring clovers, a rainbow, and text for personalization with one's name.](https://www.kiddycharts.com/assets/2024/02/st-patricks-day-word-search-printable-placements-06-1024x622.jpg.webp)
The best part? These placemats are reusable as you can print and copy them as many times as you would like. So, your little ones can enjoy their activities over and over again with dry erase markers. For classroom use or personal use, these placemats are a great option. The printable puzzle can be easily downloaded using the download link provided on the website.
In order to access your free printable word search, and other awesome St Patrickโs Day activities, you would need to join our premium site. This is free, of course, so why not? Otherwise the placements are ยฃ5.95 each. Thatโs a no brainer for us. Once you have joined, just click on the button below, or the image, to download the placemats for free.
More St. Patrickโs Day fun with KiddyCharts
KiddyCharts doesnโt stop at placemats. They have a a few St. Patrickโs Day resources to make the holiday even more memorable for people of all ages. How about creating a reward chart for around the house? Or perhaps your kids would love some St. Patrickโs Day-themed cooking โ we have a fabulous shamrock recipe for you? Whatever you choose, KiddyCharts is here to make your St. Patrickโs Day celebration a hit and as much fun as possible.
This fun St. Patrickโs day word search and placemats activities are a fun activity for this time of year that can be printed on white card stock and laminated for extra sturdiness, so you can use the placemats again, wiping them down. This is a little bit of an extra cost, but its worth it as they are lots of fun to use again if you can.
Party favours and party bags?
Weโve got another premium resource for St Patrickโs Day, why not check they out too if you can for the perfect St Patrickโs Day party? You can print favours and party bags for your guests now!
St. Patrickโs Day is a time of joy, celebration, and remembrance of Irish history and heritage. With KiddyChartsโ St. Patrickโs Day placemats and other resources, youโre set for a fun-filled, educational, and truly Irish celebration! So whether youโre looking for a fun activity to engage your little ones or want to add some festive decor to your home, KiddyCharts has got you covered. Happy St. Patrickโs Day from all of us at KiddyCharts! Slรกinte! And if you like these, why not share them on social media? Doing so is a good way to get family and friends involved within the St Patrickโs Day fun.
St Patricks Day ideas from KiddyCharts
We have a few ideas on KiddyCharts for St Patrick's Day, from cooking to crafts and other printables.
St. Patrick's Day Shamrock Pretzels
Make these pretzel shamrocks with your kids for St. Patrick's Day, yum!
25 St Patricks day printables for some Irish fun
More ideas for printables with a St Patrick's Day theme.
Free St Patricks Day Activities: Math Workbook
Do you want to inspire Maths with a few St Patrick's Day activities - then this workbook is just right for you.
St Patricks Day reward charts
These St Patrick's Day reward charts are a great way to help your children to improve behaviour in a fun and engaging way. Sticker anyone?
St Patricks Day bingo
We love Bingo games on KiddyCharts - and this one has a St Patricks Day theme for you all.
Here are more ideas from others too:
St Patricks Day ideas from the internet
Here are some more ideas from off site that you can try with your kids for St Patricks Day, including printables and crafts.
St. Patrick's Day Kids Craft: Mosaic Paper Shamrocks
A lovely mosaic craft with an Irish and shamrock theme for you.
Use these St. Patrick's Day Cards to Spread Kindness this March
We don't have any St Patricks Day cards on the site - so why not use these instead, to spread a little love and happiness around this year?
How to Make The Best NonAlcoholic St Patrick's Day Punch For Kids
Why not try something a little different this year on St Patricks Day - how about some non-alcoholic punch to drink, and also make with the kids?
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Helen
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