St. Patrick’s Day is full of fun, and this year, our little leprechaun needs some help! He’s been hiding his gold for years, but now he’s worried those sneaky hunters might try to trap him. With the luck of the Irish, the best solution is a clever disguise.
Help him stay hidden by using this pirate disguise a leprechaun project idea so he can keep his treasures safe!
Your kids will have loads of fun turning him into a swashbuckling pirate, complete with a pirate hat and a parrot perched on his shoulder. The disguise is sure to keep the leprechaun’s gold safe while he’s hidden away as a pirate.
We have plenty more fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts to check out that will keep the little ones busy and celebrating the holiday.
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Pirate Leprechaun Disguise
This is a great St. Patrick’s Day craft for families to do together. Everyone can join in the fun and work as a team to give that sneaky leprechaun the best pirate look possible.
To help get started, download our free template to guide you in creating the pirate disguise.
Grab a few simple supplies like colored paper, glue, and scissors, and get to work on helping the leprechaun outsmart anyone looking for his gold!
Supplies
- Colored cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Leprechaun Pirate template (click the “click here to get your freebies” image at the end of the post)
Directions
Start by printing the pirate craft template. This includes all the necessary shapes we need! Help kids cut along the lines carefully.
Time to start building our pirate’s head! Take the face piece and glue it onto hair and beard piece—this gives our leprechaun his iconic hair.
Now, grab the two big cartoon eyes and glue them onto the face. This will give our pirate a fun and playful expression!
Using a light pink marker, draw a cute little nose right in the center of the face.
Now let’s make that classic pirate hat! Take the black hat piece and glue the white outline around the edges. This will make it look more finished.
What’s a pirate without their signature skull and crossbones? Glue the white skull and crossbones onto the center of the black hat. Now it’s looking official!
Now that the pirate hat is ready, place it on top of the leprechaun’s head. Adjust it to the right position before gluing it down.
Pirates love their striped shirts! Take the red paper strips and glue them onto the white shirt cutout to create a fun striped pattern.
Now let’s put everything together! Glue the pirate’s head (with the hat) onto the striped shirt to complete the upper body.
Time for some pirate pants! Glue the blue pants piece to the back and bottom of the shirt. Now our pirate is almost ready to sail!
No pirate is complete without some good boots! Glue the black shoes onto the pants to finish off the outfit.
Attach the arms to both sides of the pirate’s body. Now he’s ready to hoist the sails and search for treasure!
Color in the parrot, then glue it onto the pirate’s shoulder. Now our sneaky leprechaun pirate is ready to go on adventures!
Isn’t this the cutest leprechaun pirate? We’re sure your kids will love creating it! Be sure to check out some of our other fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts while you’re here!
St. Patrick’s Day Books For Kids
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 Day Crafts
Leprechaun Teddy Bear Craft – Turn a teddy bear into the luckiest little leprechaun around! This adorable project will have kids excited for all things green while giving them a fun way to practice scissors skills and following directions. There are two templates to choose from so creating a festive buddy has never been easier!
Leprechaun Cut And Paste Craft – Bring a little St. Patrick’s Day magic to craft time with this leprechaun cut and paste activity! Kids will create a lucky leprechaun as they paint, cut, and assemble the pieces. Print the template, grab some supplies, and let the creativity shine!
Leprechaun Monkey Craft – Turn a cute monkey into a lucky leprechaun with this fun project! Kids can build their monkey with colorful paper or color in their own masterpiece with 2 different versions of the template. They’ll enjoy bringing this festive friend to life as they boost fine motor skills with plenty of St. Patrick’s Day charm!
Rainbow Card Craft – Send a little St. Patrick’s Day cheer with a rainbow card! Kids will love creating this colorful greeting, perfect for spreading luck and smiles. This activity is a fun way to celebrate while practicing cutting, decorating, and writing. A lucky surprise for anyone who receives it!
St Patricks Day Activities For Kids
Leprechauns are small, sneaky, and full of surprises, making them the perfect stars for a magical St. Patrick’s Day storytime!
These nine leprechaun books for kids bring trickery, treasure, and a touch of Irish charm to life in a fun way. Whether kids love silly adventures or heartwarming tales, there’s something here to spark their imagination. Snuggle up, flip through the pages, and enjoy a little leprechaun fun.
Bring a little luck to learning with these St. Patrick’s Day do a dot printables! Kids will have a blast dotting their way through letters, numbers, and fun festive activities while strengthening fine motor skills.
There’s plenty of hands-on fun to keep little leprechauns busy with 27 engaging pages. Whether they’re counting shamrocks, filling in a maze, or dotting a rainbow, these printables turn St. Patrick’s Day into a celebration of creativity and learning. Grab some dot markers and let the fun begin!
Also Try: Pot Of Gold Oreos For Kids
Spread some cheer with these hilarious printable St. Patrick’s Day jokes for kids! Your little leprechauns will love sharing silly punchlines with friends, classmates, and family.
You can tuck them into lunch boxes, party favors, or even hide them in a scavenger hunt for an extra surprise. Giggles are guaranteed as kids read and share these festive jokes and make the holiday even more magical.
This free shamrock cutting activity is a festive way for kids to practice scissor skills while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Each page presents a new cutting challenge for little hands to build fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and confidence.
From zig-zags to circles, kids will love following the dotted lines to complete the activity. Grab some scissors and watch their excitement grow with every careful cut!
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Pirate Disguise A Leprechaun Craft
Materials
- Colored Construction Paper or Cardstock
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Leprechaun Pirate Template
Instructions
- Download the template, print it, and cut out the pieces you need.
- Take the face piece and glue it onto the hair and beard piece.
- Now, grab the eyes and glue them onto the pirate’s face.
- Use a light pink marker to add a small round nose right between the eyes.
- Take the black pirate hat piece and attach the white trim along the curved edge.
- Glue the skull and crossbones onto the center of the black hat.
- Now, place the finished pirate hat on top of the pirate’s head and glue it in place.
- Grab the paper strips and glue them onto the white shirt piece to create a striped pattern.
- Glue the pirate’s head onto the top of the striped shirt.
- Take the pants piece and glue it below and behind the shirt.
- Glue the shoes to the bottom of the pants.
- Attach the two arm pieces to the back of both sides of the shirt.
- Finish by coloring in the parrot and gluing it onto one of the pirate’s shoulders.
Leprechaun Pirate Craft Template
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