Story Time: P is for Pirates
Story Time: P is for Pirates
Did you know that pirates often had unique and colorful names like “Blackbeard,” “Calico Jack,” and “Anne Bonny?” These names made them sound fierce and mysterious. Even though they were the “robbers of the high seas,” their spirit of adventure and exploration has inspired many to seek out new experiences and challenges. So, “Ahoy, matey! Sail the high seas for an adventure unlike any other,” with these books and activities!
Join us Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Activity Room.
Ages 3-5
Sing, Talk, Read, Write, Play
Tip
To foster early math skills in preschoolers, caregivers can make math fun and engaging through everyday activities, games, and math-related books, while also encouraging counting, sorting, and problem-solving.
Activity
Introduce some basic addition and subtraction concepts through simple daily activities. (e.g., “If you have 2 cookies and I give you 1 more, how many do you have? Let’s count together!”).
Books Presented
Chicken of the Sea by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Bubble Bath Pirates! by Jarrett Krosoczka
Pirate Love Underpants by Claire Freedman
Never Mess With a Pirate Princess by Holly Ryan
Songs, Rhymes, and Fingerplays
If You’re a Pirate and You Know It
Tune: If You’re Happy and You Know It
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (Swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (Swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, then you’ll hear the sea winds blowin’.
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (Swish, swish)
(Repeat the song with “Walk the plank” (Stomp, stomp) & Say ahoy: Ahoy! (Wave hello)
Source: Storytime Katie
Five Pirates
Five pirates on a treasure chest,
one jumped off and four are left.
Four pirates on a treasure chest,
one slid off and three are left.
Three pirates on a treasure chest,
one fell down and two are left.
Two pirates on a treasure chest,
one was pushed off and one is left.
One pirate on a treasure chest,
he climbed down and none are left.
No pirates on the treasure chest,
yo-ho-ho and now it’s all mine!
Source: Storytime Katie
Zoom! Zoom! Zoom! Pirates!
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re hunting for doubloons.
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re hunting for doubloons.
If you want to take a trip,
climb aboard my pirate ship
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom
We’re hunting for doubloons!
in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 AHOY!
Source: Storytime with Ms. Emily Library
Toss Your Scarves
Tune: Jingle Bells
Toss your scarves, toss your scarves
Toss them way up high.
Toss your scarves up in the air,
‘til they reach the sky.
Wave your scarves, wave your scarves,
Twirl them ‘round and ‘round.
Twirl your scarves one more time,
Then let them, all fall down.
Source: Preschool Express
Crafts and Activities
Pirate Coloring Page
Pirate Ship Paper Plate Craft
Additional Books
Pirates Discovery Kit V
Discovery kits contain books, and may also contain games, DVDs, stuffed animals, puppets, puzzles and other activities all based around a specific theme. We have five different levels of discovery kits, each geared towards a specific age group:
- Level V = all ages + teacher / parent resources
Parental supervision is strongly suggested for all kits. These check out for a week at a time, and are located by the children’s nonfiction books.
This discovery kit is all about Pirates and includes books, games, a DVD, activity kits, and a pirate puppet.
Sheepwrecked by Ashley Belote
Octopants and the Missing Pirate Underpants by Suzy Senior
