Today we are making an easy Flag of Ireland craft. This Irish flag craft uses a collage technique making it easy enough for kids of all ages. Making this Irish flag craft helps kids learn to identify the Irish flag, know the colors of the Irish flag and is a fun Irish craft for kids. Use this Ireland craft at home or in the classroom.
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Irish Flag
This simple Irish flag kids activity teaches children about the flag of Ireland as well as colors, shapes, and math.
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National Flag of Ireland
I love the simplicity of the National flag of Ireland. It is also called ‘the tricolour’ because it consists of three colors: green, white & orange.
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Irish Flag Craft for Kids
Making this easy Irish flag with a collage technique is even easier than drawing the flag of Ireland. This makes it appropriate for kids as young as toddlers, but such a fun craft that older kids will want to make one too!
Related: Make traditional Irish soda bread recipe to learn more about Ireland
Supplies – Irish Flag Craft for Kids
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Instructions – Irish Flag Craft for Kids
Step 1
![Step 1 - Irish Flag Craft - make an Irish flag craft step one - cut off 1/3rd of each of the green and orange paper](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-7.jpg)
First, you will need to cut one-third of each of the orange and green sheets of construction paper. Set the larger pieces aside to use for anther project.
Step 2
Next, using scissors have your kid cut out simple shapes from both the 1/3rd sheet of green construction paper and 1/3rd sheet of orange construction paper. This is great scissors practice for young kids. Toddlers may need some help with this step.
Step 3
![Step 3 - Irish Flag Craft - fold white paper into thirds as a guide where the orange and green construction paper pieces will go](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-6.jpg)
Now take the white piece of paper and carefully fold it over into thirds, but do not crease the folds too much because you’ll want the paper to lay flat in the end. Another idea is to lightly draw a line with a pencil dividing the white sheet of paper into thirds.
Step 4
![Step 4 - Irish Flag Craft - add glue into the outer 1/3rds](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-4.jpg)
Time for gluing!
For this part we simply squeezed school glue onto the far right third space and then used the foam brush to spread it so our fingers wouldn’t get messy. The school glue can be washed out with water when the project is complete.
Step 5
![Step 5 - Irish Flag Craft - use a brush to smooth the glue](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-5.jpg)
Let’s add the colorful pieces of paper. Let your kid use his or her creativity for this part. It’s not necessary to use every bit of the construction paper–we didn’t.
Repeat for the far left third space with green construction paper and the far right space, orange!
![Step 5b - Irish Flag Craft - place the colored pieces green on left and orange on right](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-3.jpg)
Step 6
![Step 6 - Irish Flag Craft - final step to trim the edges with scissors](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-2.jpg)
Finally, allow your Kids Irish Flag Craft to dry and then carefully cut off any pieces of construction paper hanging over the sides.
Your Finished Irish Flag
Display as part of your St. Patrick’s Day celebration or learning unit.
![Finished Easy Irish Flag Craft for Kids - collage color of green on left and orange on right made of construction paper](https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/kids-irish-flag-craft-1.jpg)
Wasn’t that fun?!
Irish Flag Craft Steps Illustrated
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Hope you enjoyed this activity!
Our Experience with Irish Flag Crafts
We made the flag of Ireland with melted crayons last year and it inspired me to try something that would work easier in a classroom or with younger kids.
This year we combined math, sensory, and culture to make an Irish flag using shapes. The flag of Ireland is 1:2 proportionally so that weaved in a nice little intro math lesson right from the start.
The great part about this exercise is that you can make it as easy or as difficult as you need to make it depending on your child. For preschool kids, you can cut easy shapes to puzzle together.
More St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Learning about the flag of Ireland can bring some meaning to St. Patrick’s Day for your child. After your are done making this kids Irish flag craft go on a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt.
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Did your kids enjoy this Irish flag craft? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear!