St. Patrick’s Day is a time for a bit of magic and a lot of imagination!
Ask any child what they would do if they found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and you’ll get some creative answers. Would they share it with family, buy a mountain of toys, or build a castle made of candy?!
Encourage kids to dream of using their newfound fortune with this If I Had a Pot of Gold craft.
They’ll complete five writing prompts, thinking through fun questions like, “I would buy…” and “I would use it to…” Each answer gets its spot on a strip of colored paper to create a rainbow leading straight to their shiny pot of gold.
Find even more ways to add a little extra luck to your celebrations by checking out these St. Patrick’s Day crafts to keep the fun going!
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Pot Of Gold Writing Craft
With our free template, this craftivity is easy to make at home or in the classroom. It’ll make a colorful and creative display for a bulletin board at school or even in a place of honor (like the refrigerator) at home!
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pot of Gold Template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading and printing the pot of gold template, then cut out all the pieces. This is a great chance to practice those scissor skills!
Grab the paper strip that says “If I had a pot of gold…” and stick it right in the middle of the pot. This sets the stage for all the creative ideas coming next!
Glue the gold piece on top and back of the black pot to make it look like it’s filled with treasure.
Have the kids write their answers to the fill in the blanks on each paper rainbow strip.
Glue the colorful strips behind the gold piece so they stick out like a rainbow of ideas. Suddenly, your pot is overflowing with golden dreams!
Isn’t this the cutest way to encourage creativity and imagination?
Let the kids share their ideas, hang their pots, or create a fun classroom display. Everyone’s pot of gold is unique—just like their imaginations!
Children’s St. Patrick’s Day Books
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!
Easy St Patricks Day Crafts
Pete The Cat St. Patrick’s Day Craft – Pete the Cat is feeling lucky, and he’s ready to rock his green leprechaun hat! This fun activity brings everyone’s favorite cool cat into the St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Our free template and a few supplies will get kids creating their own festive Pete to keep the fun going beyond the book!
Leprechaun Cup Craft – A simple paper cup can turn into a mischievous little leprechaun! This project has kids getting creative by making an everyday item become a festive St. Patrick’s Day friend. Grab a cup and our free template so their leprechaun will be ready to spread some holiday cheer in no time!
Try this: Fork Painted Shamrock Craft
Cat Leprechaun Craft – This lucky cat is ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style – with a leprechaun hat and a pot of gold! Kids will love making this festive feline that’s a charming twist on the usual leprechaun. Grab some simple supplies and let the St. Paddy’s Day fun begin!
Pot Of Gold Card Craft – Send a little luck and a lot of cheer with this pot of gold card! This festive project will have kids creating a St. Patrick’s Day greeting filled with golden wishes. They’ll make a card that’s sure to bring smiles brighter than a rainbow with a few simple supplies and our free template!
St Patrick’s Day Printables
Using these St. Patrick’s Day worksheets will bring a little magic to learning! Kids will have a blast practicing the letter L for leprechaun and spotting patterns in lucky charms, rainbows, and pots of gold.
They’ll also sharpen their problem solving and letter recognition making their way through a letter maze. It’s a playful way to build essential skills while celebrating the luckiest day of the year. Grab your pencils and get ready for a shamrockin’ good time!
These St. Patrick’s Day color by numbers are a lucky way to mix learning with fun! These four festive designs will have kids counting from 1 to 6 while sharpening their fine motor skills and color recognition.
No prep is needed – just download and watch the magic happen as leprechaun hats, rainbows, and pots of gold come to life with each numbered space colored according to the key at the bottom of the page.
Related: Shamrock Dot Marker Printables
St. Patrick’s Day do a dot printables have 27 engaging pages where kids will practice letter recognition, numbers, counting, fine motor skills, and more. They’ll dot their way through festive shamrocks, rainbows, and pots of gold!
It’s as easy as download, print, and play! Whether they’re coloring, counting, or graphing, these no prep activities will keep little hands busy and little minds growing this St. Paddy’s Day!
These shamrock cutting worksheets are a snip-tastic way to get kids excited for St. Patrick’s Day! As they follow the dotted lines through zig-zags, circles, and squares, they’ll be sharpening their fine motor skills while having a blast.
Preschoolers will love practicing their scissor skills and mastering hand-eye coordination as they cut their way to or around each lucky shamrock. Grab the scissors and let the festive cutting fun begin!
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If I Had a Pot of Gold Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Pot of Gold Template
Instructions
- Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces.
- Glue the coin piece to the top and back of the pot.
- Paste the paper strip with the phrase "If I had a pot of gold" onto the middle of the pot.
- Write responses to the writing prompts on each paper strip.
- Glue the paper strips to the back of the coin piece, spreading them out evenly.
If I Had a Pot of Gold Craft Template
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