Trapped Leprechaun Craft Activity

Help! The leprechaun got stuck in a pot of gold and needs your help saving him! In this fun St. Patrick’s Day craft, students write about what they would do if they saw a leprechaun stuck in a pot of gold. With five other writing prompts to choose from, this craft is sure to be a hit with your students and make one adorable bulletin board.

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:

• If the leprechaun was stuck in a pot of gold, I would… (primary and single lined)
• How to Catch a Leprechaun (primary and single lined)
• If I caught a leprechaun, I would… (primary and single lined)
• Happy St. Patrick’s Day (primary and single lined)
• I feel lucky when… (primary and single lined)
• I am lucky because… (primary and single lined)

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on the letter l
• 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