When you think of St. Patrick’s Day and leprechauns, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?

For us, it’s the elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! That’s exactly why we created this pot of gold card craft. It’s an easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids to make at home or at school.

Watch our quick video tutorial below or read our step by step directions to see exactly how we created this project.

We’re also sharing a free printable template, so this fun craft is simple for kids to make at home or at school.

Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft For Kids

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock
• Gold glitter cardstock (optional)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Pot of gold craft template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

How To Make A Pot Of Gold Out Of Construction Paper

Start by downloading the pot of gold template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity.

Help your kids fold a piece of sturdy black paper in half “hamburger style.” Then, place the pot of gold on it so that the flat part lines up perfectly with the fold line. Help your kids trace around the pot of gold and carefully cut it out, making sure to leave the flat part uncut.

Once the pot of gold is cut out, it’s time to finish making it’s iconic shape, by gluing the top portion to the front and top of the card.

When they open the card up, help them glue the white insider portion onto the bottom flap.

To add the finishing touches, it’s time to bring in the coins. Help your kids glue all the coins to the top of the pot of gold.

That’s it! Kids will love creating this card craft by just using simple materials! For more cool crafts like this, be sure to check out our other favorite fun card crafts for kids to keep them entertained!

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More St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

Want more ideas to keep the St Patrick’s Day theme going? We’ve got tons of ideas to help you fill the day or week!

St Patrick’s Day Kids’ Books

We always recommend starting any theme with books! These St. Patrick’s Day books are fun and will definitely keep the kids engaged. Grab them from the library or buy them to add to your home collection.

Pete The Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase is a must-have for Pete the Cat fans! Join Pete as he tries to catch an elusive leprechaun.

How To Catch A Leprechaun is a silly book that’s, you guessed it, about catching a leprechaun! Please read this book and let your kiddos build their trap and start a family tradition.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Clover is another book kids can’t get enough of. See what the old lady is doing this St. Patrick’s Day!

Need more book suggestions? Check out our favorite leprechaun books for kids!

Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers

Paper Plate Leprechaun Craft – For a fun and simple craft, try this paper plate leprechaun! It’s a great way to introduce your preschoolers to basic shapes and colors while celebrating the holiday. You only need a few supplies and our free template to get started!

Shamrock Preschool Craft – Your little leprechauns will love making this shamrock craft! It’s really easy to make and perfect for developing their fine motor skills. Your kids will have so much fun making this cute little shamrock guy. The posable arms and legs make it extra fun to play with, too!

Shamrock Leprechaun Craft – Looking for some St. Patrick’s Day crafts that only require card stock and glue? If so, this shamrock leprechaun craft project is for you. As your kids cut and glue the pieces together, they’ll practice their cutting skills and work on their hand-eye coordination! It’s a creative way to celebrate the holiday and strengthen those important skills.

Torn Paper Shamrock Craft – Sprinkle some Irish folklore into your kid’s crafting sessions with this torn paper craft! It’s a fun way to give them some hands-on practice with tearing, scrunching, and gluing. Plus, our free template is suitable for both home and classroom use!

Preschool St. Patrick’s Day Activities

These St. Patrick’s Day worksheets are lots of fun and great for practicing tracing, letter recognition, and problem-solving. They’re also perfect for independent work or as a group activity! However you use them, they’re a lovely way to keep your little ones entertained and learning during the holiday.

Our St. Patrick’s Day cutting practice worksheets are not just for fun; they also help your child develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. These skills are essential for writing, playing an instrument, or even tying shoelaces! Download the free printables today and watch your child’s skills grow!

Coloring pages are a great way to keep your children entertained, and these St. Patrick’s Day color by numbers add an educational twist! Kids will have a blast coloring while also practicing their number recognition and color-matching skills. They’re the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Try this L is for Leprechaun printable when you next need a fun activity for your kids. Your little ones must find all the upper- and lowercase Ls to complete the page! You could also use this digital download as a coloring page or laminate it for repeated use with a dry-erase marker. 

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Pot Of Gold Template