Plastic Cup Leprechaun

A green plastic cup forms the body of this leprechaun from jump start, with an orange pipe cleaner beard, green pipe cleaner arms and construction paper face, hands and feet.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.jumpstart.com/common/crafty-leprechaun

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Loom Bracelet

Keep the pinches away by wearing these green rainbow loom bracelets from 733 blog.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.733blog.com/2014/02/st-paddys-day-cards.html#_a5y_p=1318487

Living locurto has a double version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.livinglocurto.com/2014/02/rainbow-loom-bracelet-st-patricks-free-printable

Pink when adds a clover charm.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.pinkwhen.com/rainbow-loom-lucky-charm-bracelet-and-free-printable

Pennies for St. Patrick's Day

A fun science experiment for St. Patrick's Day, the growing room dresses pennies up in green with salt and vinegar.  Pennies take a week to process.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.thegrowingroom.org/page.cfm?p=1783&eid=882

A Visit from a Leprechaun

Surprise the kids in the morning with signs that a leprechaun paid a visit -- to their toilet.  Differential kindergarten colors the water green and leaves tiny footprints on the seat.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.differentiatedkindergarten.com/2012/03/how-to-make-leprechaun-feet-becuase-you.html

Logan family of 5 leaves green footprints and gold coins.

Get the instructions here:
http://loganfamilyof5.blogspot.com/2010/03/happy-st-patricks-day.html

Steve spangler science adds color tabs to faucets so the water comes out green.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/blog/teaching-moments/leprechauns-strike-again-with-green-water/ 

Inner child fun uses chalk to make her leprechaun tracks.

Get the instructions here:
http://innerchildfun.com/2010/03/catching-leprechauns.html

Shamrock Tattoos

Four leaf clover tattoos are a great way to wear your green and avoid being pinched this St. Patrick's Day.  Modern parents messy kids shares this great free printable.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.modernparentsmessykids.com/2011/03/diy-shamrock-tattoos-stickers-with-free.html

Simple kelly designs shares a free printable with polka dot, stripe, solid and chevron tattoos.

Get the template here:
http://simplykellydesigns.com/blog/2015/03/12/4-leaf-clover-temporary-tattoos-for-st-patricks-day/

Plastic Container Leprechaun Hats

Plastic containers are painted green to make the base of a leprechaun hat with canadian living.  They then add a black ribbon and belt buckle and shamrock to complete the look.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.canadianliving.com/blogs/crafts/2011/03/11/guest-post-jerominas-leprechaun-hat-favours/

Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask

A paper plate forms the base for this leprechaun mask from learning and teaching with preschoolers.  She adds a construction paper beard and hat to complete the ensemble.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/02/leaping-leprechauns.html