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Free Pirate Printable Book for Kids

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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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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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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

Read below about three ideas for making a pirate sensory bottle with kids. These bottles are perfect for a preschool pirate theme or a summer camp. Related: Children’s Books about Pirates These “sunken treasure” discovery bottles were first made when my son was still in preschool. We put them together during a pirate-themed summer campKeep Reading

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Gold Slime Recipe Yields Stunning Results

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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

Filed Under: Science, Sensory Tagged With: Glitter, Pirates, slime, St. Patrick's Day

Pirate Science FUN with “Exploding” Treasure Chests

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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

One of my favorite things about creating a new kindergarten or preschool theme is book research. While I definitely have my tried-and-true favorites, it’s always fun to discover new ones we’ve never read before. Here are some children’s books about pirates that are perfect for a swash-buckling theme. Related: Pirate Sensory Bottle I may getKeep 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

Gold coins are so very engaging for kids! These creative activities for kids use gold coins to explore a variety of concepts with children. Some of the activities revolve around St. Patrick’s Day or pirates, while others are just general gold coin fun. Related: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers Gold Coin Creative Activities forKeep Reading

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Preschool Alphabet Activities with Gold Coins

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Get the kiddos excited for learning about letters with this hands-on sensory bin. Using gold coins in preschool alphabet activities is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, a pirate theme, or just because! Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Alphabet Pinterest Board? Related: St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers preschool alphabet activities with gold coins & rainbow riceKeep Reading

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