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St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Hat Colors and Shapes Preschool Printable Activity
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Materials:
- printer
- paper
- coloring tools for B&W template
- scissors
- glue stick
Instructions:
- Print the color version for ages 4 and under or coloring version for ages 4+.
- Color version > features primary and secondary
- Trace hat's outline green. Tracing is an effective precursor to handwriting skill.
- Identify each shape and color.
- Optional: Count the shapes > optional: write numbers in front or behind the shapes.
- Option 1: Cut out, match and glue shapes to the hat.
Option 2: Insert the hat portion into a sheet protector, and laminate the shapes to reuse the game.
- Coloring version > suggestion: print to light green paper
- Trace hat's outline green.
- Color the shamrock green.
- Color the shapes with designated colors > primary and secondary colors or colors you wish to practice.
Crafty idea > Make a Decoration:
- Paste St. Patrick's theme stickers inside the shapes.
- Cut loosely around the hat.
- Add string or ribbon to make an ornament or decoration.