An Easy Leprechaun Craft for Kids

This cut & paste leprechaun craft for kids is a perfect project for little ones to do to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. A simple leprechaun printable that is perfect for preschool or kindergarten students.

This easy leprechaun activity consists of only the leprechaun’s head, making it an extra simple leprechaun craft for the younger kiddos.

How to put the Leprechaun Craft together

This one page leprechaun pdf is super simple. Follow the below instructions to put together this lucky leprechaun for Saint Patrick’s Day.

• Print out the leprechaun craft in color or black & white (use plain letter size paper or cardstock for a thicker/sturdier feel). Or use construction paper for a bit of color and texture.
• If choosing the black & white leprechaun, first color all the pieces including the leprechaun hat and beard!
• Using rounded (child-safe) scissors cut out the leprechaun template pieces. Practice those fine motor skills!
• Using paste or a glue stick glue the leprechaun pieces together to make a happy little leprechaun.

Grab our rainbow coloring pages and use this as part of the leprechaun craft.

More ideas for the Leprechaun Craft

There are many fun crafts you can make using this free leprechaun template. Build your own leprechaun with these fun ideas!

Make a craft stick leprechaun

Glue a popsicle stick onto the leprechaun head to turn this into a fun handheld leprechaun craft.

Make it a paper plate leprechaun craft

Use a paper plate to use as your leprechaun’s head. Simply glue all of the leprechaun pieces onto the plate for a sturdy base to your leprechaun printable!

Use them as classroom decorations

Have each student cut out and glue together their own leprechaun and hang them to the chalkboard or on the bulletin board for some fun St. Patrick’s Day decorations.

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Whats included in the leprechaun craft for kids

There are 6 pages includes in the free leprechaun printable. The leprechaun pdf includes:

1. Colored leprechaun cut & paste printable

2. Colored leprechaun (draw your own face) printable. This option allows your students to draw their own leprechaun’s face if they choose to.

3. Black & white (blank) leprechaun cut & paste printable

4. Black & white leprechaun (draw your own face) printable

5. Leprechaun decoration. This is the leprechaun assembled and in color! Use it to decorate the classroom!

6. Leprechaun coloring page

Don’t forget some shamrock templates

Our shamrock templates are extremely versatile! They can be used as St. Patrick’s Day decoration, templates to be used to color or create any St. Patrick’s Day crafts.

Want more lucky leprechaun crafts?

Grab our Build a Leprechaun craft for a more detailed leprechaun activity. This leprechaun paper craft has more detail and designed for first or second grade students.

Need some craft supplies?

Amazon has always been my go-to for most of my office and craft supplies. If you print a lot of printables and spend  time coloring, gluing and adding some extra jazz to them, our list of supplies can help!

I’ve split the list up into a basic list and a fancier list if you’re going to put a little more pizazz into your printables.

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