How Do You Set A “Leprechaun Trap” Craft For Kids?
Add some Irish magic to St. Patrick’s Day by showing your children or students how to capture a “real” leprechaun. This simple craft uses inexpensive items, and most are found around your home. It is ideal for elementary and preschool classrooms. Of course, leprechauns are far too clever to actually trap, but your children will be thrilled when they see the evidence the mythical Irish creature leaves behind in the trap. Get creative to give your children a great holiday memory. Choose a location for your leprechaun trap. In a home, the kitchen counter or living room coffee table works well. If you do not have pets, you could set up the trap by the front door or foyer. Place a sheet of white paper on the table, counter or floor. Place the strawberry container (these are usually green, square, plastic baskets) upside down in the center of the white paper. If you do not have a green strawberry container, any small basket will work as long as it has a small weave. You could also use a smal
