Easy Pot Of Gold Card Craft [Free Template]

When we think about leprechauns, we can’t help but think about the golden treasures they hide! Who doesn’t love finding a treasure at the end of the rainbow? This pot of gold card craft is an easy St. Patrick’s Day craft for kids to make at home or in the classroom.

Create this elementary school project with our simple step-by-step instructions. Want a visual guide? Watch our quick video tutorial! Plus, for a little extra luck, grab the free printable craft template to make your St. Paddy’s Day DIY even easier.

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Fun St. Patrick’s Day Craft For Kids

If you’re looking for a way to keep little hands busy during the upcoming Irish holiday, don’t miss this golden treasure. The printable template makes it so easy for little leprechauns to get creative.

The supplies are ones you probably already have at home, so you can get started with spring-themed fun right away!

Supplies

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

Directions

Start by downloading and printing the template. Once the template is printed, gather the materials for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this pot of gold to life!

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First, guide your child to 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. Trace around the pot of gold and carefully cut it out, making sure to leave the flat part uncut.

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Next, help your child to glue the top portion to the front and top of the card.

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Glue the white insider portion onto the bottom flap.

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Now, open up the card and write a special message inside.

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Finally, encourage your child to glue all the coins to the top of the pot of gold.

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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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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 – Need more fun and easy paper crafts for kids? 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!

Related: St. Patrick’s Day Do A Dot Printables

Shamrock Preschool Craft – Your little leprechauns will love making this shamrock craft! It’s so 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!

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Shamrock Leprechaun Craft – Looking for March craft ideas 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.

Try this St. Patrick’s Day Name Craft

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!

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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.

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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. 

Leprechaun Cut And Paste Craft

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Free Pot Of Gold Template

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