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St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland and around the world each year on March 17. It is a special day to remember St. Patrick, a missionary who brought Christianity to Ireland in the 5^th century and to celebrate Irish culture.

So how does this St. Patrick’s Day sheep craft fit into the celebration?

Patrick was born in the British Isles. His father had a key position in the Roman government. Patrick’s life was comfortable until age 16 when he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland. There he was forced to live a rugged life working as a sheepherder until he escaped six years later.

As for Irish culture, there are tons of sheep who roam the countryside in oh-so-green Ireland. Hardy breeds are raised. The sheep need to be able to handle the hilly land and tolerate cold, rainy, windy water.

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Craft Supplies To Collect

• sheep printable (downloadable below)
• six-inch white paper doily
• yellow and green pompoms
• green craft foam
• green ribbon
• foil shamrock
• mini rainbow erasers
• white craft glue
• glue paddle
• 8 1/2 inch x 11-inch cardstock paper in white and green

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Making The St. Patrick’s Day Sheep

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Cut out one of the sheep from the printable and set it on a table along with pompoms, white glue, and a glue paddle.

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This printable is for individual or one classroom use only.

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Invite your early learner to spread glue on the area above the eyes, and add pompoms.

Next, have your little one paste the decorated head on a paper doily.

Then ask your little learner to add two craft foam legs. A ribbon bow, foil shamrock, or mini rainbow erasers can be the finishing touch.

Mount the sheep onto a complimentary colored piece of cardstock. Add a St. Patrick’s Day saying if desired.

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