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Pirate Cutting Practice Free Printable

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Printable tracing sheets with text that reads pirate cutting practice

Pirate cutting practice strips are perfect for practicing fine motor and scissor skills in a variety of ways. Once you’re done here, be sure to check out the rest of my free preschool printables for even more classroom ideas. Integrate the pirate tracing sheets into your next preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten pirate theme. They’re incrediblyKeep Reading

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Free Pirate Printable Book for Kids

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collage of preschooler with mini book and text that reads pirate printable book

If you and your students are fans of making printable books together, this pirate printable book needs to be added to your collection! It’s very low-prep so you can have it ready to use with the kids tomorrow. I think the pirate emergent reader would be perfect for Talk Like a Pirate Day, or asKeep Reading

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Pirate Crafts for Kids to Make

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pirate crafts for preschoolers to make. Text reads: Pirate Crafts for kids

These pirate crafts for kids definitely need to be added to your list of pirate activities for preschool! Kindergarten children are likely to get a big kick out of these crafty ideas for a pirate theme, too. Pirates tend to bring out the adventurous, imaginative side of kids. They love to role play as theKeep Reading

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Pirate Messy Play Sensory Bins

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Collage of pirate sensory activities with text that reads pirate messy play.

Add this pirate messy play to your next pirate theme. Of course, you can try these messy play ideas any time of year, too! These messy sensory play ideas will get keep your little pirates engaged as they play, explore, and make up stories with their peers. In addition to being just plain fun, theseKeep Reading

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Sunken Treasure Pirate Sensory Bottle Ideas for Kids

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3 pirate sensory bottle ideas with text that reads pirate sensory bottles for kids

Your preschool pirate theme would not be complete without one of these three pirate sensory bottle ideas! Between the sunken treasure pirate sensory bottle, the water bead pirate discovery bottle, and the floating treasure bottle, your students “Arrrr!” going to have so much fun! Check out how to make each of these enchanting sensory bottlesKeep Reading

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Gold Slime Recipe Yields Stunning Results

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metallic golden slime images with text that reads how to make gold slime

This gold slime recipe is one of my most favorite slimes to make with children! It’s easy to make, even if you don’t know a lot about how to make slime with kids. Related: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers My son, my students, and I have been having a little too much fun withKeep Reading

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Pirate Science FUN with “Exploding” Treasure Chests

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collage of fizzing science experiment with text that reads pirate science fizzing treasure chests

This pirate science is perfect for your preschool pirate theme! We loved making these “exploding” treasure chests during many years of preschool summer camps. You’ll find free printable pirate number cards at the bottom of this post. Add them to your pirate science activity so little pirates can count all of their treasure. Related: Pirate SensoryKeep Reading

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15+ Ideas that “Arrrr!” Fun for a Preschool Pirate Theme

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six pirate activities with text that reads preschool pirate theme

A preschool pirate theme is perfect for summer camps! Of course, every kiddo I know would love these pirate activities at any point during the year. Get Ready for a Preschool Pirate Theme, Me Hearties! Here are more than 15 ideas and activities for a preschool pirate theme. I’d love to hear about some ofKeep Reading

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10+ Books About Pirates the Kids are Sure to Love

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Books about pirates preschoolers will love

Head to the library and check out some of these books about pirates! They’re a must-have for pirate week, one of my students’ favorites when it comes to preschool themes. I love finding great books to both read to students and recommend to others. And there are a few topics that are beloved with preschoolKeep Reading

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20 Creative Activities for Kids Using Gold Coins

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20 creative activities for kids using gold coins

These creative activities for kids use gold coins to explore a variety of concepts with children. The gold coin activities are perfect for your list of St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschoolers! Some of the activities specifically revolve around St. Patrick’s Day, while others focus on pirates or general gold coin fun. Related: St. Patrick’sKeep Reading

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