Aye, Matey! Arrrr ye ready for International Talk Like a Pirate Day? Me thinks it is September 19th every year, me hearties. Shiver me timbers! What a fine day it will be! Herein lies the best Talk Like a Pirate Day activities for lads and lassies to enjoy. Ye landlubbers can take part in the festivities from home. No need to set sail on the high seas. Yo ho ho!!
Bury some plastic gold coins in the sandbox. Invite the kids to use shovels and sifters to dig for their buried treasure.
Fold newspaper to make your own paper hats. Use crayons or markers to decorate them however you would like.
Practice navigating your pirate ship with cardinal directions. (See photo above.) Use the North clues to fill in the other directions of the compass rose.
Be sure to include “shark bait” fish-shaped crackers and “planks” of string cheese. Gummy fish are always a fun treat too!
Some of our favorites are Peter Pan and Treasure Island.
Create an invitation to play with an empty laundry basket and a simple sail made from a wrapping paper tube. Set sail on many adventures!
Easy, quick, and super fun! Every good pirate needs a spy glass!
Sneak in some early addition and counting practice with a little gold coin Math. Get full details here.
Complete your pirate look with an eye path made from elastic cord and black craft foam.
These cork boats are simple to make and great fun to race! Get the full tutorial here.