St. Patrick’s Day STEM Activity
Build a Leprechaun Trap!

Make this St. Patrick’s Day unforgettable with a hands-on Leprechaun Trap STEM challenge! This engaging activity encourages students to engineer, design, and test their own leprechaun traps, blending science, math, and creativity in a fun, holiday-themed lesson. 

Perfect for STEM centers, classroom celebrations, or March enrichment activities, this resource comes with everything you need to spark critical thinking and teamwork!


Trap a Leprechaun & Spark STEM Excitement!

Get ready for a St. Patrick’s Day STEM adventure! This hands-on Leprechaun Trap Challenge combines engineering, creativity, and problem-solving, making it the perfect activity for classroom celebrations, STEM centers, or March enrichment. 

What’s Included?

Everything you need to implement seamless and engaging STEM activities:

Teacher Support

  • Video walk-through to make prep a breeze
  • Easy-to-follow setup guides & materials lists 

 Editable Student Handouts:

  • Criteria & constraints list & Leprechaun Lore List to guide designs
  • Discussion questions
  • Design analysis sheets

 Bonus Activities:

  • Math & Science Extensions – Writing prompts, engineering process flow maps & math skill practice

 NGSS-Aligned Standards

  • Perfect for grades 2–8 with modifications for all skill levels.


Perfect for:

St. Patrick’s Day class parties
March STEM, science and math centers
Early finishers or independent activities

Materials Needed:

Simple craft materials such as cardboard, craft sticks, pipe cleaners, tape and scissors. Full materials list included with easy modifications.

Why Teachers Love This Activity:

Hands-On & Engaging – A perfect blend of creativity and STEM skills. 
Adaptable for All Levels – Choose simple or advanced options to meet student needs. 
Low-Prep & Ready to Use – Everything you need for an easy, meaningful lesson.


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