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St. Patrick’s Day is a fun opportunity for parents and teachers to mix creativity and learning, and this pot of gold shape craft will do just that.

It’s designed for children ages 4–7 in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade to make a pot of gold using circles, ovals, and even hearts that come together to form four-leaf clovers. The prep is minimal and takes about 20 minutes to create, so it easily fits into a busy classroom or a relaxed afternoon at home.

Children will practice shape recognition, fine motor control, and following simple directions as they assemble their project. For even more seasonal ideas, check out our other St. Patrick’s Day crafts to keep the holiday celebrations going.

Collage of pot of gold shape craft with smiling black pots and yellow coins for a fun St. Patrick’s Day kids craft activity.

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A Fun March Activity That Strengthens Scissor Skills & Early Math

Leprechauns would surely approve of this cute pot of gold shape craft! Kids will learn to recognize circles, ovals, and even hearts that join together to make shamrocks when they make this paper shape craft.

It’s a hands-on way to get kids involved in St. Patrick’s Day traditions and celebrations while incorporating a little learning. Scissor skills, hand-eye coordination, and early math concepts like shape recognition will get a workout when they make their pots filled with gold.

Our printable template keeps prep simple, so you can jump right into the fun after you’ve gathered up a few supplies and your little leprechauns. Keep reading below for the detailed instructions on how to put together this fun St. Patrick’s Day activity.

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Supplies

Colored cardstock or construction paper
Scissors
Glue
Marker
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Directions

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

Hands holding a printable pot of gold shape craft template with coin outlines, cheeks, and eyes for a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft activity.

Find the top and bottom pot pieces. Glue the long oval piece along the top of the round pot, slightly overlapping the top edge.

Hands gluing the rim onto a black paper pot base for a pot of gold shape craft St. Patrick’s Day kids activity.

Glue one foot piece to the bottom left side of the pot and the other foot piece to the bottom right side. The pot feet should stick out slightly from underneath the pot.

Hands gluing a small black paper foot onto the bottom of a pot of gold shape craft for a fun St. Patrick’s Day kids activity.

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Next, glue the pile of coins onto the oval piece of the pot, placing them along the curved edge. If you’re using single coins, glue them one at a time, slightly overlapping each one to make a pile. This is a great time to count the coins together!

Hands gluing yellow paper coins onto a black pot of gold shape craft for a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft project.

Take the eye pieces and glue them onto the center of the pot, below the pile of coins.

Hands gluing large paper eyes onto a pot of gold shape craft with yellow coins for a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft activity.

Grab a marker and draw two small eyebrows above the eyes. Then a cute smile below the eyes. Just like that, your pot starts to look cheerful and full of personality.

Hands drawing pink cheeks on a pot of gold shape craft with a marker for a fun St. Patrick’s Day kids craft activity.

Finish the craft by gluing the pink cheeks onto each side of the smile. Press them down gently to secure them in place.

Hands gluing a pink paper cheek onto a smiling pot of gold shape craft with coins for a St. Patrick’s Day kids craft.

Creating this cheerful little pot is more than just a cute holiday activity! Kids are building fine motor skills, practicing shape recognition, and following simple sequencing steps while having fun. If your kids are excited about all things lucky and green, be sure to explore our leprechaun crafts to keep the magic going.

Hands holding a completed pot of gold shape craft with yellow coins for a St. Patrick’s Day kindergarten paper craft activity.

St. Patrick’s Day Books for Children

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!

A completed craft of two smiling pot of gold shape crafts with yellow coins for a St. Patrick’s Day kindergarten paper craft activity.

Classroom-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Projects

Handprint Leprechaun Craft – Little hands become a cute leprechaun! Kids will trace their handprint to create his hair and beard, then add the iconic big green top hat on top. They’ll be proud of their creation, and you’ll treasure this cute keepsake once they’re all done.

Shamrock Leprechaun Craft – Pre-k, preschool, and early elementary kids will enjoy creating this simple project while also practicing fine motor skills and shape recognition. This cute four leaf clover with a leprechaun hat is the perfect addition to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

Pot of Gold Card Craft – Share a little St. Patrick’s Day cheer with a greeting card shaped like a pot of gold. Kids can personalize their cards with glittery details or simple gold paper coins, then open them up to write a message. It’s a festive way to sneak in some handwriting practice, too!

St. Patrick’s Day Name Craft – Kids of all ages can discover their own pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with this festive DIY. It combines creativity with early literacy skills as kids practice letter recognition and spell their names by arranging the gold coins spilling out of the pot.

Printable March Activities for Kids

These leprechaun coloring pages offer a simple and engaging way for kids to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Toddlers through early elementary students can enjoy coloring festive scenes featuring dogs in leprechaun hats, mischievous leprechauns guarding pots of gold, rainbows, and more. They’ll build creativity and fine motor skills while staying happily occupied at home or in the classroom. Grab the free printable and the crayons for a fun holiday activity!

If you’re searching for activities that keep kids learning and engaged, these St. Patrick’s Day cutting practice worksheets are a great choice. Children will improve their scissor skills as they follow different line styles, complete pictures by cutting and matching halves, and practice counting on 4 different pages. The festive theme keeps interest high and supports important developmental skills like hand-eye coordination, hand strength, and fine motor control.

These St. Patrick’s Day worksheets help kids build important skills while enjoying festive learning activities. Children will practice the letter L for leprechaun, complete rainbow and treasure patterns, and strengthen early literacy through handwriting, letter recognition, and simple mazes. This set is easy to prepare to use at home or in the classroom, so go ahead and print to get the kids excited for the holiday.

Help young learners understand repeating patterns with these leprechaun AAB pattern worksheets. The worksheets have kids color, cut, and paste as they practice identifying AAB patterns. Children will look at each row, determine what comes next, then add the correct piece. The pack includes both full color pages and black-and-white options that can be colored in if the kids would like.

A completed craft of a smiling pot of gold shape craft with yellow coins for a St. Patrick’s Day kindergarten paper craft activity.

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