St. Patrick’s Day is (thankfully) still not a gift-giving holiday for most families.
However, leprechaun traps are wildly popular traditions these days.
But what do you do when you don’t catch a leprechaun?
Because… you know… that is the likely outcome.
I’ve never actually heard of a leprechaun being caught. Have you?
Maybe I just haven’t been lucky enough.
Anyway, your children are going to wonder what happened the next morning when they don’t see a real leprechaun stuck in their carefully designed trap.
These cute leprechaun trap notes provide various options for answering their questions.
There’s a free PDF download at the bottom, too!
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Note to Kids from a Leprechaun
Leprechauns are notoriously snarky creatures.
Fortunately, they’re pretty good at writing child-friendly letters for St. Patrick’s Day.
This is the design I used for my kids when they put out their shoebox trap!
But if the pre-written letter isn’t quite what you’re looking for, I’ve included options to change it!
You can print a blank version of the design and handwrite or type in a leprechaun response tailored to your trap and the goodies the leprechaun leaves behind.
Or you can open the design template in Canva (a free software) and directly edit the text before printing.
Bonus: This download comes with small leprechaun feet footprints you can cut out and use as a template for leaving gold glitter tracks leading to your leprechaun trap!
It also comes in multiple printable sizes: a full-page 8.5×11 (US letter) sheet, 5.75×7.5 (half a sheet), and 4×5.25. The last two sizes are on the same page so they’ll print at the same time.
Treats to Leave with the Leprechaun Note
If using the note as written above, you’ll want to leave a treat of gold for your little one!
I recommend chocolate gold coins or gold-wrapped Rolo candies.
Just make sure the gold you leave for the leprechaun the night before is something different (and realistic), like these plastic gold coins.
Young children usually won’t think twice about whether or not they’re fake.
- PARTY BAG COLLECTION – Whatever your theme or occasion is, find the…
- WHAT YOU GET – Pack of 100 Plastic Gold Coins. Coins measures 1.38″….
- QUALITY MATERIALS – They are made of high-quality plastic that is…
- TREASURE HUNT GAME – These coins are perfect to play with at a…
- PERFECT FOR – Themed parties, celebrations, party favors, party bag…
Leprechaun Note in Poem Form
Yes, the previous leprechaun note is technically a poem since it rhymes and has a rhythm.
But this one is longer and a bit more… poetic.
If your child is an avid reader, this poem is an excellent alternative to the ordinary leprechaun trap notes.
It’s great for expanding their vocabulary, with a few words young children don’t get to hear very often.
It should open up a great conversation with your intelligent little one!
Just as the one above, this one comes with little footprints you can use with glitter or confetti to create leprechaun tracks.
Don’t forget the chocolate coins or Rolos!
Free Printable Leprechaun Trap Note
If you’re unable to get a leprechaun trap note from my shop, I totally understand.
That’s why I always offer a free download of things like this!
Fill out the form below to get a beautiful PDF template emailed straight to your inbox.
You can print out the blank design and handwrite your leprechaun’s reaction to the trap. This will give it a super-authentic aesthetic.
Or, you can use the image in any photo editing app to add any text you want before printing.
This one is printable as a full 8.5×11 page. There is also a sheet with both 5.75×7.5 (half a sheet) and 4×5.25, and you can cut out the size you need.
Decorate Your Leprechaun Trap
If you feel like your leprechaun trap could use a little something extra, be sure to check out my leprechaun trap signs!
There’s a free download for a couple of them, too.
No editing or special software is required – just print on cardstock and cut them out.
You can even use your Cricut to do it (if you have one)!
Leprechaun Trap Inspiration
If you haven’t built your trap yet, I have a recommendation.
Make your leprechaun trap out of LEGO pieces!
I have step-by-step instructions available, but you can always use the photos in the link above for inspiration to design your own LEGO leprechaun trap.
