Leprechaun Trap for Kids

March 05, 2021
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Have you ever tried to catch a leprechaun?  We have yet to catch one, but we absolutely love trying!  Read on to see how you can easily make a leprechaun trap at home with your kids.

Make a lucky leprechaun trap for kids!  This St. Patrick's Day craft activity is just too fun!  Can you catch a leprechaun? #leprechauntrapforkids #leprechauncraft #leprechauntrapideas #leprechauntrap #leprechaun #stpatricksdaycraftsforkids #stpatricksday #growingajeweledrose
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This is such a fun St. Patrick's Day craft for kids!  My girls loved checking on their leprechaun traps once they were complete, too!   Are you ready to see if you can catch a leprechaun?

LEPRECHAUN TRAP FOR KIDS

Materials
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Tissue paper
  • An empty carton or box
  • Treasure
  • Cotton balls
  • A stapler
  • Wiki Stix or straws
Note: Outlined below is just one way that you can make a leprechaun trap.  You can easily add to the materials listed above or swap out materials for other supplies. The possibilities are endless!

Method
  • You will want to begin with an empty carton or box.  
  • Cut the top off of the box.
  • Then, cover the remaining sides with green paper, leaving the top uncovered.
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  • Cut "a roof" from construction paper and attach it to the top of the carton, making a large "secret opening".
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  • Then, cover the roof with a final piece of tissue paper.  This hides the trap while still allowing the leprechaun to fall through.
  • Decorate the outside and top of the box using construction paper and whatever else you might have on hand.
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  • We made a rainbow using cotton balls, paper strips, and a stapler.
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  • You can use treasure coins or pennies to lure your leprechaun.  
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  • We happened to have shimmer paper on hand and used that to make leprechaun coins.
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  • To make a ladder you can use paper, straws, wiki stix, or anything else that you might have in your craft supplies.
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  • After that your trap will be set & ready to catch a lucky leprechaun!
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Make a lucky leprechaun trap for kids!  This St. Patrick's Day craft activity is just too fun!  Can you catch a leprechaun? #leprechauntrapforkids #leprechauncraft #leprechauntrapideas #leprechauntrap #leprechaun #stpatricksdaycraftsforkids #stpatricksday #growingajeweledrose
Not only will kids love making a leprechaun trap, but they will also love checking the traps to see if they caught anything!

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Make a lucky leprechaun trap for kids!  This St. Patrick's Day craft activity is just too fun!  Can you catch a leprechaun? #leprechauntrapforkids #leprechauncraft #leprechauntrapideas #leprechauntrap #leprechaun #stpatricksdaycraftsforkids #stpatricksday #growingajeweledrose

Make a lucky leprechaun trap for kids!  This St. Patrick's Day craft activity is just too fun!  Can you catch a leprechaun? #leprechauntrapforkids #leprechauncraft #leprechauntrapideas #leprechauntrap #leprechaun #stpatricksdaycraftsforkids #stpatricksday #growingajeweledrose

Make a lucky leprechaun trap for kids!  This St. Patrick's Day craft activity is just too fun!  Can you catch a leprechaun? #leprechauntrapforkids #leprechauncraft #leprechauntrapideas #leprechauntrap #leprechaun #stpatricksdaycraftsforkids #stpatricksday #growingajeweledrose
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!