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Toddler Activities: St. Patrick's Day Candy Container





Toddler Activities: Make a Cute Candy Container
A Green Activity!




candy baby food jar DESCRIPTION

A cute gift for a teacher or special person.

MATERIALS

  • 1 baby food jar with lid.
  • Green Paint
  • Craft Glue
  • Foam Shamrocks

  • OTHER MATERIALS

  • Green candy (M and M''s, Nerds, etc)
  • Acrylic Spray (optional)
  • ribbon

  • STEPS

    1. Paint lid of jar green.
    2. Glue on shamrocks with craft glue.
    3. Fill Jar with Candy
    4. Tie a ribbon or glue some lace arount the lid.

    TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

  • Paint the lid while on the jar. Put masking tape around the base so paint doesn't go on the glass. It is easier to apply paint on the lid evenly without getting it on your child's hands.
  • OTHER IDEAS

  • Use paint pens to decorate.
  • EDUCATIONAL NOTES

  • A shamrock is a symbol of Ireland. it is a three-leafed old white clover. It is a common way to celebrate St. Patrick's day by wearing a shamrock which is said to bring good luck.










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