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.

Your kids will have so much fun making these leprechaun handprints! Plus, you only need some simple materials like cardstock, scissors, and glue.

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!

Leprechaun Hand Craft

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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 this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the leprechaun template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity made from your child’s little handprints. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this leprechaun to life!

First, help your child 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, use an orange marker to draw the eyebrows just above the eyes.

Help your child trace their hand on a piece of orange paper, cut it out, and position the leprechaun’s face in the middle of the handprint with the fingers pointed down. Glue it in place.

Encourage your child to 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 secure the black inner buckle in the middle of the yellow buckle.

Finally, place the completed hat on top of the leprechaun handprint and glue it in place.

This is such a simple DIY your kids will love creating for St. Paddy’s Day! Since this idea uses common supplies, it makes a great handprint art project in the classroom, too! Your messy little monster will love making this little guy for St. Patrick’s Day. 

Check out our other spring crafts; we’re sure your kids will love creating them!

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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’!

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.

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!

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