Fun Ideas For A Fabulous Pirate Unit Study
Arrr Mateys! The pirate theme is so much fun, one that we have enjoyed many times in our home. I remember watching the movie Hook or Peter Pan as a child and loving it. Of course I had to dress up while watching it too. So creating a fabulous pirate unit study was a must for us!
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The history of pirates can be very interesting in itself, but using a pirate theme to help teach other areas of development and other studies can be incredibly fun. Here are some of our favorites from around the web including pirate themed math, literacy, arts & crafts, science, and sensory. Have fun with your mateys and I hope you find these activities to be treasure worthy!
Pirate Theme: Math
- Walk The Plank Math Activity from The Classroom Creative
- Preschool Alphabet Activities With Gold Coins from Fun-A-Day!
- Pirate Clip Cards from Owens Family Gwyn
- Pirate Printables: Counting Preschool Math from 3 Boys and a Dog
Pirate Theme: Literacy
- Sight Word Activity: Pirate Initial Sound Secret Code Hunt from Sea of Knowledge
- Sight Word Activity: Pirate Doubloons Treasure Hunt from The Imagination Tree
- Free Pirate Books For Kids: Emergent Readers from The Measured Mom
Pirate Theme: Arts & Crafts
- Paper Bag Pirate Craft For Kids from I Heart Crafty Things
- DIY Pirate Hat from Sand In My Toes
- Handprint Pirate Craft For Kids from Crafty Morning
- Easy {Pirate} Cork Boats from Red Ted Art
- Make A Pirate Toilet Roll Craft With Your Mateys! from Pink Stripey Socks
Pirate Theme: Sensory
Pirate Treasure Playdough: Fine Motor Fun from One Time Through
DIY Treasure Chest For Toddlers from I Can Teach My Child
Sunken Treasure Discovery Bottles for Little Pirates from Fun-A-Day!
Pirate Invitation To Play With Sand and Ocean Dough Recipes from Moms Like Me
Pirate Theme: Science
Pirate Science Fun: Exploding Treasure Chests from Fun-A-Day
DIY Treasures from Blog Me Mom
Sink or Float Activity: Pirate Style from Science Sparks
Pirate Waterproofing Experiment from Science Sparks
Our Favorite Beach and Ocean Theme Books:
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Once your child’s creativity is sparked with this fun activity, take it a step further with these engaging resources:
Flip Flap Wiggle: A Hatchling’s Journey From Sand to Sea
How to Catch a MermaidPop-up Peekaboo: Under the SeaSwimmyBiscuit’s First Beach DayDuck & Goose Go to the BeachWhere the Ocean Meets the SandPete the Cat and His Magic SunglassesPete the Cat: Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read)The Berenstain Bears Go on Vacation
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