If I Were A Leprechaun Writing Prompt (Free Printable)

The If I were a leprechaun writing prompt is one of those activities that instantly gets kids interested because it lets them be silly and imaginative.

Instead of staring at a blank page, they get a clear sentence starter – “If I were a leprechaun…” and suddenly ideas start flowing.

In our house, this kind of pretend writing always worked best for reluctant writers, because it feels more like play than school.

This printable encourages creative thinking while quietly building narrative skills, making it an easy win for March lessons or writing centers.

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How the Leprechaun Writing Prompt Works

When I’ve used printable writing prompts like this, the sentence starter does most of the heavy lifting. “If I were a leprechaun…” instantly gives kids something to grab onto, so they’re not stuck wondering what to write.

They work through the guided questions on the page, picking a leprechaun name, inventing a job, deciding where they’d live, and choosing their favorite food. Once they start imagining, the ideas tend to snowball.

What I like about this format is that it quietly teaches good writing habits. Kids move from short answers to full sentences, then into a short paragraph without even realizing they’re doing “proper” writing.

It works especially well for reluctant writers because it feels playful instead of academic. And the coloring at the end keeps early finishers busy while giving everyone a creative break.

What Writing Skills This Builds

This St Patrick’s Day writing prompt looks simple, but it sneaks in a lot of solid writing practice.

Kids are working in first person, which helps them understand point of view without a formal lesson. The guided questions naturally encourage descriptive language, because they have to explain what they’d do and why.

It’s also a gentle way to practice sentence building. Many students start with short answers, then feel confident enough to turn them into full sentences and eventually a short paragraph. If you want to extend it, you can ask them to add:

• adjectives to describe their leprechaun home
• a problem their leprechaun has to solve
• a silly ending to their story

That way the same worksheet works for different ability levels without extra prep.

Leprechaun Books for Kids

If your kids are enjoying the writing prompt, these leprechaun stories make a great follow-up. Reading one first can help spark ideas before they start writing.

• How to Catch a Leprechaun – A classroom favorite that pairs perfectly with our how to catch a Leprechaun writing prompt for a fun story-to-writing connection.
• 10 Lucky Leprechauns – A silly, rhyming book that works well for younger kids and quick read-alouds.
• How to Build a Leprechaun Trap – A great pick if you want to add a simple STEM activity into your St Patrick’s Day plans.

For a bigger list, you can also check out our full roundup of the best St Patrick’s Day books for kids.

More Free St Patrick’s Day Activities

If you’re building out a full theme day or week, these printables work well alongside the writing prompt:

• Add a quiet creative break with St Patrick’s Day coloring bookmarks
• Send kids on a mini adventure with St Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt clues
• Learn about the holiday with St Patrick’s Day history worksheets
• Explore science with a leprechaun life cycle coloring sheet
• Start the day with a laugh using the What’s Your Leprechaun Name? printable

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Last Updated on 12 January 2026 by Clare Brown