My Pot of Gold Craft Activity

What would your students do with a pot of gold? In this cute St. Patrick’s Day craft students can choose from five different writing prompts and answer that very question. The patterns are kid-friendly, easy prep for teachers, and will definitely make your spring bulletin board stand out!

What’s included in this pdf:

• A photograph of the craft activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by students. 
• Labeled templates that can be xeroxed onto cardstock, cut by the teacher, and then traced onto colored paper and cut by students. Labels will include the name of the pattern, the color to use, and how many of each pattern to cut (Ex: Body Cut 1 Red).

Writing prompts included:

• With a pot of gold, I would… (primary and single lined)
• How to Catch a Leprechaun (primary and single lined)
• Happy St. Patrick’s Day (primary and single lined)
• I am lucky because… (primary and single lined)
• I feel lucky when… (primary and single lined)

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on the letter g, l, or p
• practicing fine motor skills
• bulletin boards
• door and hallway decorations
• small group station
• pair it with a worksheet, activity, or book
• reward or class party