Tricky little leprechauns escape your traps, I’m told.

Your children try to catch them, but all they find is gold.

On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, ask your child to create a clever trap to catch a leprechaun. When your child is fast asleep, place the pouch of pyrite, aka “leprechaun gold,” in the trap. The leprechaun got away, but forgot his gold! Better luck next year.

One bag has 3-5 pieces of iron pyrite.

This is a fun and creative activity for your children at home. You can even extend the game by starting earlier than the night before, leaving notes from the leprechaun. Take a hike to look for places you think the leprechaun might live!