St Patricks Day Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets St Patricks Day Art Activities

This St Patricks Day Cartoon Grid Drawing resource gives students in grades 1 to 4 a simple, structured way to build drawing confidence. Students copy a cartoon image one square at a time from the example grid into the blank grid beside it, which helps them focus, slow down and feel successful as they draw.

The cartoon style images are drawn by Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic), so they are playful, original and kid friendly. It is made for art teachers, classroom teachers, substitute teachers and homeschool families who want fun St Patricks Day drawing practice for younger students.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

★★★★ “I wanted to introduce Saint Patrick's Day in a fun and engaging way, and this resource allowed me to do so. What I enjoyed most about this resource was that it could be used for a class or small group that could benefit from visual instructions and art practice. This resource allowed me to differentiate instruction for different learners based on their current skill level. The art activity is engaging because of the different ways the activity can be used to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. My students challenged themselves to do the grid by grid. I could easily see using this as a whole class warm-up for a week or two before Saint Patrick's Day. Thank you for creating this fun resource to engage students.” Hitchel J.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE PDF)

• 1 Resource Cover Page
• 1 Instructions and Classroom Ideas Page explaining the purpose of cartoon grid drawing and its benefits
• 1 How to Use Grid Draws Page with step by step teacher directions
• 1 Classroom Use Ideas Page with five ways to use the resource
• 1 St Patricks Day Grid Drawings Booklet Cover Page with a name line
• 1 St Patricks Day KWL Page for what students know, wonder and learn about St Patricks Day
• 1 St Patricks Day Poem Page as a literacy connection
• 20 St Patricks Day Cartoon Grid Drawing Worksheets: leprechaun, fun leprechaun, four leaf clover, gold coin, cute shamrock, pot of gold, rainbow, Irish setter dog, horseshoe, fiddle, kitty, goat, gold & rainbow, elk, green lizard, shamrock with hat, snake, Irish landscape, sly shamrock and bunny
• 1 St Patricks Day Art Challenge Page with an extra cartoon grid drawing activity
• 1 St Patricks Day Drawing Prompt Page where students draw a leprechaun’s hidden haven at the end of a rainbow, surrounded by pots of gold and shamrocks

HOW TO USE IT

Use the pages for St Patricks Day art lessons, early finishers, art centers, sub plans, morning work, homeschool art and fine motor practice. They work as a quiet independent activity, a guided art lesson, or a booklet students work through over time.

Grid drawing reduces overwhelm. Focusing on one small section at a time helps children notice lines, shapes and spacing, which can make a real difference for students who say they "can’t draw" or feel nervous starting an artwork.

FAQ

Who is this for?

Students in grades 1 to 4, and the art teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, substitute teachers and primary teachers who work with them.

How long will it take?

It depends on the image, the age of the student and whether students add color afterward. Some pages fit into one class, while using several pages as a booklet can stretch across several classes.

Is it editable?

No. It is a non-editable PDF.

What skills does it support?

Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, observation, attention to detail, drawing confidence, creative thinking and early artistic development.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.

TERMS OF USE

Images and lessons are copyright products.

YOU MAY: use this in creative ways and have as much fun with it as you like. Additional licenses are available for school use.

YOU MAY NOT: use this on OutSchool, put it on your blog, share it with other teachers, administration or districts (admin can buy additional licenses), sell it, give it out for free or photocopy it for others.

Sincerely,

Ms Artastic