Leprechaun Roll & Draw • St. Patrick’s Day Drawing and Writing Activity

★ What’s Included (14 Pages)

✔︎ Teacher instructions (3 pages)

✔︎ Leprechaun Roll & Draw activity sheet (1 page)

✔︎ Leprechaun Choice Drawing reference sheet (1 page)

✔︎ Leprechaun Read & Draw step-by-step guide (1 page)

✔︎ Leprechaun Print & Go drawing pages for younger students (2 pages)

✔︎ Story writing and illustrating pages (4 pages)

✔︎ “Make a Wish” reflection activity (1 page)

✔︎ Google Slides Roll & Draw version (1 page)

This set includes both drawing activities and writing pages, making it easy to extend the lesson beyond a single class period.

★ How It Works

Students begin by creating a leprechaun drawing using one of the activity options.

Option 1: Roll & Draw Game

1. Students roll a die to determine which drawing option they will use.
2. The first roll chooses the hat, the second roll chooses the head, the third roll chooses the body, and the fourth roll chooses the shoes.
3. Students combine the results of their rolls to create a unique leprechaun character.
4. Because each roll changes the features, every drawing turns out different.

If students do not have physical dice, they can use an online dice roller or the included Google Slides version.

Option 2: Step-by-Step Drawing

Students follow the How to Draw a Leprechaun guide, which breaks the drawing into simple shapes:

✔︎ Start with the hat

✔︎ Draw the head and face

✔︎ Add the body and clothes

✔︎ Draw the pants and legs

✔︎ Add shoes and details

Students can then use the Choice Drawing page for ideas about hats, faces, clothes, and shoes.

Option 3: Finish-the-Drawing Pages

These pages are designed for younger students.

✔︎ Students begin with a partially drawn leprechaun.

✔︎ They choose features such as hats, beards, and jackets from the sides of the page.

✔︎ Students complete their own unique leprechaun drawing.

Writing Extension Activities

After completing their drawing, students can continue with writing prompts:

✔︎ Write a story explaining how to catch a leprechaun.

✔︎ Illustrate their leprechaun in the story.

✔︎ Complete the Make a Wish page by writing wishes for themselves, their family, friends, and the world.

These writing activities help connect art with literacy while encouraging thoughtful reflection.

★ FAQs

What grade levels work best with this activity?

This resource works well for elementary classrooms. Younger students can use the finish-the-drawing pages, while older students can complete the full Roll & Draw activity and writing extensions.

Do students need dice for the Roll & Draw game?

Dice can be used, but students can also use an online dice roller or the included Google Slides version.

Can this be used for distance learning?

Yes. The Google Slides Roll & Draw page allows students to complete the drawing activity digitally.

How long does the lesson take?

The drawing activity can be completed in a single class period, while the writing pages can extend the lesson over multiple sessions.

★ National Standards

VA:Cr1.1.2a: Brainstorm collaboratively multiple approaches to an art or design problem.

VA:Cr2.1.2a: Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.

VA:Cr3.1.2a: Discuss and reflect with peers about choices made in creating artwork.

★ Learning Objectives

✔︎ Students will generate ideas for a character drawing using a structured drawing activity.

✔︎ Students will create a leprechaun drawing using simple shapes and visual choices.

✔︎ Students will develop a finished drawing by selecting features and adding details.

✔︎ Students will reflect on their artwork and writing choices through discussion or storytelling.

★ What Happy Teachers are Saying

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All these options were great for our writing unit

~ Erigenia

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The leprechauns turned out so cute, and my students had lots of fun creating them.

~ Pamela V.

✨ Help your students draw unique leprechaun characters, practice storytelling, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with this fun drawing and writing activity they’ll be proud to share! ✨