PIrates - EYFS/Early Years activities, displays and ideas
Ahoy mateys! Arrrgust is ‘International Pirate Month’! Plus, it’s ‘International Talk Like a Pirate Day’ September 19th! Scroll down to find out more or visit our ‘Special Dates Calendar’ for additional key dates. Explore our collection of fun and engaging resources surrounding this popular theme. Please scroll down to browse.
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Related topics you may be interested in
Related special dates - International Talk Like a Pirate Day (Scroll down to find out more)
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FEATURED RESOURCES
- ‘Pirates’ Clip Art Pack on our NEW Clip Art page!
Core ‘Pirates’ Resources
Area of Learning/Resource Title
- Area - Communication and Language
- Area - Expressive Arts and Design
- Area - Literacy
- Area - Mathematics
- Area - Personal Social and Emotional
- Area - Physical Development
- Area - Understanding the World
- CVC WORD BUILDER GAME
- DESIGN A PIRATE FLAG
- PHASE 2 AND 3 PHONICS - PIRATE TREASURE GAME
- PHASE 3 WORDS PIRATE GAME
- PIRATE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
- PIRATE COLOURING SHEETS
- PIRATE DRAWING STIMULUS
- PIRATE HAT TEMPLATE
- PIRATE MISSION CARDS
- PIRATE NAMES GAME
- PIRATE NUMBER LINE ACTIVITY
- PIRATE NUMBER MULTIMATS
- PIRATE NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES
- PIRATE NUMBER SLICE PUZZLES - COLOUR CUT STICK
- PIRATE PICTURE SNAP
- PIRATE PORTHOLE DRAWING
- PIRATE REPEATING PATTERNS
- PIRATE REWARD CHART - A4
- PIRATE REWARD CHARTS - SMALL
- PIRATE SHIP NAMES GAME
- PIRATE SHIP PORT HOLES
- PIRATE SHIP ROLE PLAY
- PIRATE SHIP SIGNS
- PIRATE SPEECH
- PIRATE TALK AND COUNT GAME
- PIRATE TREASURE HUNT
- PIRATE TREASURE MAPS
- PIRATE WORD CARDS
- PIRATES - Role-Play Masks - Colouring
- PIRATES ACTIVITY CHALLENGE
- PIRATES DISPLAY BANNER
- PIRATES NUMBER FORMATION MAT
- PIRATES WORD MAT
- PORTHOLE ALPHABET
- SELF REGISTRATION DISPLAY
- THE PIRATE SONG WORDS
- TREASURE CHEST ALPHABET
- TREASURE CHEST GUESS
- TREASURE CHEST NUMBERS 0-100
- TREASURE CHEST SPECIAL THINGS
- WANTED POSTER TEMPLATE
- WELL DONE! CERTIFICATES
Keywords
- Activity 22
- Alphabet 2
- Art and Craft 7
- Cards/Flash Cards 2
- Colouring 3
- Counting 5
- Design Your Own 1
- Developing Imagination 6
- Discussion Prompts 4
- Drawing 6
- Encouraging Independence 1
- Expressive Movement 1
- Fine Motor 17
- Follow Instructions 3
- Games 8
- Gross Motor/Movement 1
- Group Activity 9
- Letters and Sounds - Phase 2 1
- Letters and Sounds - Phase 3 2
- Mark Making/Drawing/Writing 13
- Matching Activities 1
- Music 1
- Name Learning 1
- Number Formation 2
- Number Recognition & Ordering 8
- Numbers 9
- Observation 9
- Parrot 11
- Pencil Control 15
- Personal Opinion/Feelings 1
- Phonics 2
- Playdough/Loose Part Mats 2
- Positional Language 1
- Posters/Displays 13
- Prepositions 1
- Print Carries Meaning 7
- Problem Solving 8
- Puzzles 3
- Reading 2
- Repeating Patterns 1
- Reward Charts 2
- Role Play 18
- Scissor Skills 2
- Snap Cards 2
- Take Home 14
- Turn Taking 5
- Word Cards 1
- Word Mats 1
Related resources in ‘Sand’ and ‘Water’ Play…
‘PIRATES’ THEMED RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN OUR ‘GET ORGANISED’ SECTIONS!…
Related topics you may be interested in…
Related Special Dates
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a humorous holiday celebrated annually on September 19th, where people are encouraged to speak in pirate slang and embrace a playful pirate persona for the day. It started in 1995 as an inside joke between two friends, who thought it would be funny to have a day dedicated to talking like pirates.
Key Aspects of International Talk Like a Pirate Day:
Purpose:
The day is meant to be fun and lighthearted, with people adopting pirate lingo such as "Arrr!", "Ahoy, matey!", and "Shiver me timbers!" It's an opportunity to embrace creativity, humour, and a bit of silliness.
Global Participation:
What began as a small event has grown into a global celebration, with individuals, businesses and schools participating. Some people host pirate-themed parties, dress up as pirates, and post on social media using pirate talk.
Pirate Slang:
On this day, people try to speak like stereotypical pirates from popular culture, often inspired by pirate movies, books, and folklore. Phrases like "Avast ye!" and "Walk the plank!" are commonly used.
Charitable Aspect:
In recent years, International Talk Like a Pirate Day has also been linked to charitable causes, with some participants using the day to raise funds for various charities, including organisations that support literacy and education.
It’s a playful day that brings a little adventure and fantasy into everyday life while spreading joy and laughter.
