St. Patrick’s Day is coming up, and it’s time to get creative! Creating is a great way to celebrate the holiday with your kids while teaching them some valuable skills.
Our leprechaun handprint craft will surely put a smile on your kid’s face this St. Paddy’s Day! Not only is it fun and easy, but you’ll have something to treasure for years to come.
Don’t forget to download our free printable template to make this DIY even easier to get started!
For even more St. Patrick’s Day fun, check out our complete list of St. Patrick’s Day crafts. There’s no doubt your kids will love them all and wish it was St. Patrick’s Day every day!
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Leprechaun Hand Craft
Let your kids get creative with their projects – no two will be the same! With this handprint leprechaun, your kids will work on their cutting skills and hand-eye coordination as they cut out and assemble the paper pieces.
This easy activity is sure to be a hit with kids of all ages! Download the free template and follow our tutorial below to get started.
Supplies
- Colored cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Markers
- Leprechaun template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by downloading the template and printing it out. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this leprechaun to life!
First, guide your child to glue the eyes to the middle of the leprechaun’s face.
Next, place the nose just below and in between the eyes, then glue it in place.
Now, help your child to use an orange marker to draw the eyebrows just above the eyes.
Trace your child’s hand onto a piece of orange paper, cut it out, and glue the leprechaun’s face in the middle of the handprint with the fingers pointed down.
Place the hat band to the middle of the hat and glue it down.
Glue the yellow buckle in the middle of the black band and then secure the black inner buckle in the middle of the yellow buckle.
Finally, encourage your child to place the completed hat on top of the leprechaun handprint and glue it in place.
Be sure to check out our Spring crafts while you’re here! There are so many fun ideas!
Cute Leprechaun Dog Craft
More Kids’ Activities
More St. Patrick’s Day Fun
If you want to keep the St. Patrick’s Day fun going, we have compiled some fun ideas to help you do just that!
These engaging activities will keep your little ones occupied, entertained, and learning at the same time. From sharing a book to enjoying some more creating, there’s something for every child to enjoy!
Keep reading below for some of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day activities.
Children’s St. Patrick’s Day Books
There’s nothing quite like snuggling up with your little ones and diving into a good book. Not only is it a great way to spend time together, but it’s also incredibly beneficial for your child’s development. Reading books to your kids helps to enhance their imagination, build their vocabulary, and improve their listening skills.
St. Patricks’s Day books are the perfect way to get kids excited about the holiday and the wonderful stories that come with it. Check out some of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day children’s books below!
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!
St. Patrick’s Day Kids’ Crafts
Cat Leprechaun Craft – If your kids love cats, they’ll be purring with delight when they make this fun craft! Perfect for kids of all ages, this easy-to-make cat leprechaun helps to teach basic cutting and pasting skills. These sweet little furballs are a fun way to say ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’!
Related: St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets
Shamrock Preschool Craft – Your little ones will love exploring their creative side while putting together this lucky project.
Your little preschooler will have so much fun bending and shaping the pipe cleaners to form their shamrock’s little legs! This preschool-friendly idea is so simple and easy they’ll be able to master it in no time.
Leprechaun Headband Craft – This is more than just a fun leprechaun activity; it’s a costume! Kids will love dressing up this St. Patrick’s Day with their own funny leprechaun headband.
Our downloadable template makes this a perfect activity for both the classroom and at home. Watch as your kids light up when they transform into adorable leprechauns!
Pot of Gold and Rainbow Craft – Who doesn’t love a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? With this fun project, your kids will be able to create their own!
This pot of gold and rainbow is an easy and perfect for little hands to make. Plus, it’ll make a wonderfully festive decoration when they’re done!
St. Patrick’s Day Activities For Kids
Your kids will love these St. Patrick’s Day cutting practice worksheets. This fun activity helps kids with their fine motor skills and makes them excited to learn! They’ll cut and paste their way to a fun St. Patrick’s Day-themed project without ever feeling like they’re doing work.
Try this Torn Paper Shamrock Craft
Coloring is a great way to have your kids unwind while still keeping their brains engaged. So get the crayons out and download our St. Patrick’s Day color by numbers templates!
And the best part? Kids can work on their numeracy skills while bringing each page to life with color. Once complete, they’ll have a fabulous handmade piece of art to show off their hard work!
These leprechaun coloring pages are a super handy no-prep activity for kids. Just print and color! The fun and festive designs are enough to have anyone feeling lucky this St. Paddy’s Day. Full of silly leprechauns in various poses and settings, your kids will be entertained for hours with this digital download!
Get your kids busy by making these with these whimsical popsicle stick St. Patrick’s Day puppets! All you need are some simple materials, a couple of popsicle sticks, and your kid’s imagination. These sweet puppets are sure to be the star of the show this St. Patrick’s Day!
Pete The Cat St. Patrick’s Day Craft
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Handprint Leprechaun Craft
Materials
- Colored cardstock
- Glue
- Scissors
- Markers
- Leprechaun template
Instructions
- Download the leprechaun template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Glue the eyes to the middle of the leprechaun face.
- Next, place the nose just below and in between the eyes and glue in place.
- Now, use an orange marker to draw the eyebrows just above the eyes.
- Trace your child's hand on a piece of orange paper and cut it out. Position the face in the middle of the handprint, with the fingers pointed down, and glue in place.
- Create the hat by gluing the hat band to the middle of the hat.
- Glue the yellow buckle in the middle of the black band and then glue the black inner buckle in the middle of the yellow buckle.
- Place the completed hat on the top of the leprechaun handprint and glue it in place.
Handprint Leprechaun Template
Sam is the crafter and founder of Simple Everyday Mom. She has been featured in Oprah Mag, Good Housekeeping, The Spruce Crafts, Country Living, The Bump and more. Read more.
khy
Friday 21st of March 2025
pls send it to me as well!! thank u so much!
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Saturday 22nd of March 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Tonya
Tuesday 11th of March 2025
Please send the Leprechaun handprint template to me thank u
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Tuesday 11th of March 2025
Of course! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Jennifer
Monday 10th of March 2025
thanks
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Monday 10th of March 2025
You're welcome!
nisa
Friday 7th of March 2025
free template
Kara
Friday 14th of March 2025
@Kamille - Community Support Assistant, False advertising. This link does not work.
Kamille - Community Support Assistant
Saturday 8th of March 2025
Hi! All you need to do is click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form and the link will be sent to you. Or if you’re already a subscriber, when you enter your email in the form, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
Michelle
Tuesday 4th of March 2025
Hi, Sam! Been using your site for a few years now and my kids and I enjoy your crafts. I purchase the Astrobrights colored cardstock paper for the crafts and typically have the colors I need but I'm wondering what you use for neutral colors like brown, beige etc.? Having trouble finding those types of colors! Thanks so much!
Sam
Friday 7th of March 2025
Hi Michelle! Thanks so much! I hear you on the browns; I always have trouble finding ones I like for those as well. I don't have a set of unopened beige/brown paper so I can't remember if it's from Michaels or Joanns, but I believe it's Michaels. I'm always on the hunt for good neutral paper, so if I find one, I'll let you know!