It's Pirates Week! Another fun week of toddler activities - this time with a pirate theme. This is part of our weekly activity guide series to teach toddlers in a fun and play based way.
Each day we have a book to read (or a read aloud to watch if you don't have a copy, a song or dance to enjoy and 2-3 themed activities.
We would love you to join us in our Weekly Themed Facebook Group to share your jungle themed activities and also to share your pics over on Instagram (follow @myboredtoddler and use #myboredtoddler so we can share our favorites!).
Catch up on last weeks SHAPES theme HERE or you can find all of our previous topics HERE.
PIRATES - Day 1
Book: How I Became a Pirate
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Captain FeatherSword Loves to Dance!
Join the Wiggles and Captain FeatherSword in a fun pirate dance.
Craft - Make a Pirate Hook
Make a simply Pirate Hook - perfect for pretend play. Get the full instructions at TippyToeCrafts
Game - Pirate Scavenger Hunt
Hide our fun pirate themed scavenger hunt cards around the house or in a sensory bin (sand works great if you laminate the cards) and have your toddler dig for them! Can they find them all? You can get the Pirate Scavenger Hunt free this week HERE.
PIRATES - Day 2
Book: The Pirates Next Door
Find out what happens when pirates move into your neighbourhood!
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: The Pirate Life!
Dance along with Go Noodle to a fun pirate song.
Use our fun free printable treasure map (in color or black and white) to create your own treasure map. Remember X marks the spot! Get your free copy HERE.
Get Moving - Pirate Yoga!
Get moving with these fun pirate yoga moves!
PIRATES - Day 3
Book: Good Night Pirate Ship
Say Good Night to the Pirate Ship
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: Over the Deep Blue Sea
What happens on the deep blue sea...
Craft - Make a Pirate Telescope
Make a fun pirate telescope using a cardboard tube and some stickers. This idea is from Crayon Box Chronicles - get the full instructions HERE.
Sensory Play - Make a Treasure Filled Sensory Bin
What treasures do you have aound the home? Add anything 'sparkly'that can pass as treasure to simple sensory bin. Here's a few ideas.
PIRATES - Day 4
Book: Pirates Love Underpants
Available on Amazon HERE or Watch a Read Aloud HERE.
Song/Dance: The Silly Pirate Song
Once there was a pirate, who sang a silly song...
Craft - Make a Parrot!
All pirates have a parrot so today we're going to make one! I love this parrot craft idea from Glued to My Crafts Blog - see how to make it here.
Sensory Play - Playdough 'Find the Jewels'
Hide plastic coins or tresured items in playdough and have your toddler dig them out! See how to set this up HERE.
PIRATES - Day 5
Book: Pirate Stew
Available on Amazon HERE or watch a read aloud HERE.
Song/Dance - The Pirate Song
Craft - Make an Egg Carton Treasure Chest
Upcycle an egg carton and make your own treasure chest. We love this idea Backyard Summer Camp
Fine Motor - Pirate Playdough Mats
Have fun with our fun playdough mats (Free for this week). Get your copy HERE.
I hope you enjoyed our Pirate Week activities!
You can also get more Plane Printables as part of our Pirate Printable Bundle
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