Leprechaun Trap

Thank you to Ann Rinkenberger, for this excellent idea!
According to Celtic folklore, leprechauns are little men who mend the shoes of other fairies. They also are known as tricksters, often using their wit to protect their treasures from others. This St. Patrick’s Day, help your children outwit the leprechauns by making a “magical trap” out of recycled materials.

Directions

1. Set aside some time the day before St Patrick’s Day to make the trap.
   
2. Use recycled boxes, paper towel rolls, yarn, tape, and any other “precious junk” you might have in your recycle box. Encourage your children to paint, glue, color and tie the pieces together in order to assemble an efficient and tricky trap.
   
3. Each child should leave a shoe in the trap as a way to lure the leprechaun.
   
4. While your children are asleep, hide your children’s shoes in different places around the house.
5. You might even leave a surprise treat or leprechaun written-note in each shoe as a way of congratulating your children on their fine effort. I recommend signing each note, “better luck next time,” as a way of keeping the tradition alive for years to come.