Here is an easy torn paper leprechaun craft for kids in preschool and elementary school. Using our free template, construction paper and glue, kids can make a fun and festive leprechaun craft for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Torn Paper Leprechaun Craft
Get ready to add a little Irish charm to your crafting time with this adorable torn paper leprechaun craft!
Perfect for little hands, this St. Patrick’s Day craft is as fun to make as it is to display.
Torn paper crafts are a fantastic way for kids to develop fine motor skills, boost creativity, and practice patience—all while having a blast!
The best part? There’s no need for scissors, making this a safe and frustration-free craft for younger kids.
Plus, every leprechaun craft turns out unique, so children can let their imaginations run wild with different colors and shapes.
So grab some paper, start tearing, and let’s create a lucky little leprechaun that’s sure to bring smiles this St. Patrick’s Day!
Supplies
- Leprechaun template – you can download a copy of the free leprechaun template you’ll need to make this torn paper leprechaun craft at the very bottom of this blog post
- Cardstock in white for printing the template
- Construction paper in orange, green and black
- Glue stick
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Pink marker
- Scissors
Instructions
Print a copy of our free leprechaun template on white cardstock paper.
Tear up orange construction paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue, stick the orange pieces of paper all over the leprechaun’s beard.
Tear up green construction paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue, stick the green pieces of paper all over the leprechaun’s hat. We used a different shade of green for the shamrock.
Tear up black construction paper into small pieces. Glue the pieces onto the hat band.
Use a pink marker to color in the leprechaun’s nose.
Glue on a set of googly eyes or use the eyes that come with the template.
Color in the leprechaun’s mouth and glue it to the template using a small amount of glue.
Let your torn paper leprechaun craft dry completely before displaying it.
More Torn Paper Crafts
- Lovebirds
- Mittens
- Chick
- Bumblebee
- Earth
- Easter egg
- Caterpillar
- Polar bear
- Snowflake
- Groundhog
- Football
- Snail
- Leprechaun
- Shamrock
- Rainbow
- Heart
- Butterfly
- Ladybug
- Sun
- Penguin
Books We Love
We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.
Here’s a selection of our favorite leprechaun themed books that pair perfectly with the torn paper leprechaun craft we shared with you in this post.
- The Leprechaun’s Gold -This is a sweet story about two harp players—one kind and one greedy—who cross paths with a leprechaun on their way to a music contest. A heartwarming tale about kindness, honesty, and a little bit of leprechaun magic!
- How to Trap a Leprechaun – Ever wanted to catch a leprechaun? This playful book follows kids as they come up with clever traps to try and capture one. With rhyming text and colorful illustrations, it’s a fun way to spark creativity and problem-solving!
- The Story of the Leprechaun – Ever wonder why leprechauns hide their gold? This book takes readers on a fun journey into Irish folklore, explaining how these tiny tricksters got their reputation—and their pots of gold!
- The Leprechaun in the Basement – A boy discovers a leprechaun secretly living in his basement, and the two form an unexpected friendship. It’s a great story about helping others and finding magic in unexpected places.
- Valerie Fox and the Leprechaun’s Box – Valerie finds a mysterious box left by a leprechaun, and as she tries to figure out its secret, she goes on a fun, rhyming adventure. Perfect for kids who love surprises and a little bit of St. Patrick’s Day mischief!
- Five Little Leprechauns – A playful counting book inspired by the classic “Five Little Monkeys” rhyme! This one is great for younger kids, with bouncy rhymes and adorable leprechauns getting into all sorts of trouble.
Download Instructions
Getting your hands on this fun and free printable leprechaun template to make a torn paper leprechaun craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.
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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.
More St. Patrick’s Day Crafts
- Torn paper shamrock craft
- Rainbow shamrock sun catcher craft
- Shamrock lacing craft
- Torn paper leprechaun craft
- Fork painted shamrock craft
Before You Go
We had so much fun creating this torn paper leprechaun craft!
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