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Pirate Craft Ideas
There is just something about those silly pirates that we all love. Kids love pretending they are pirates as they play. Taking over ships and sword fighting usually comes with the pirate territory and what child wouldn’t love to do that!
You can use them for a variety of different seasons, to go along with storybooks, as an inspiration for pretend play, or they can even be used as a great learning activity. They’re also perfect for International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th!
To go along with their adventures in play, having kids create some fun pirate crafts will make the perfect way to add some extra fun into the day. These pirate crafts for kids are a great way to encourage learning and creative play!
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Awesome Pirate Supplies Your Kids Might Love While Creating Their Pirate Crafts
Pirate Costumes
Why not dress up like a pirate while making your pirate crafts? Pretend play is a powerful tool to teach children – especially preschoolers – so go all out and dress up like a pirate! It will be the most memorable day of crafting they have ever had!
Pirate Toys
Extend the pirate fun to some toys and learning activities. Whether you’re digging for treasure or building a pirate ship, there are tons of fun ways to keep the pirate party going!
Pirate Snacks
Every little pirate needs refreshments! Have some pirate snacks ready for when the kids are done making their favorite pirate crafts!
Books About Pirates
And last, but certainly not least, round out the pirate themed day with some books about pirates! These fun read-aloud picture books are a great way to keep children engaged and excited to learn. They’re also a fun way to wind down at the end of the day.
The Best Pirate Crafts for Kids
This fun printable paper pirate ship is perfect for preschoolers and elementary-age kids.
Make a game of it with this printable pirate matching game for kids!
You can't be a pirate without a pirate name! Use this guide to find your pirate name and print out some free pirate coloring pages!
A fun pirate craft for kids, they will love creating these fun pirates out of paper plates, paint, and cardstock.
Pirate crafts wouldn’t be complete without making a fun pirate ship. This ship is made from cardboard and a little creativity.
Playing with your food always makes a great activity for the kids. With this food craft, kids can make their own pirate ship out of fruit.
Kids will love using their handprints to make these fun pirates. With only a few supplies, this handprint pirate craft is fun and easy to make.
Every pirate is on the hunt for treasure, which is why this egg carton treasure box craft will make the perfect pirate craft for kids.
Who knew wooden spoons could be so much fun to use! These pirates are made by decorating wooden spoons and turning them into pirates who will love to sail in on their favorite pirate ship.
Using the printables included, kids will love coloring and playing with these puppets. As part of the craft, kids can make their own pirate ship for the puppets.
Kids will love using simple paper bags and turning them into colorful pirates with this paper bag pirate craft.
Another fun handprint pirate craft, this creative and fun craft will make the perfect summer or rainy-day craft for kids.
Fun and easy to make, this pirate craft turns cupcake liners into a colorful pirate that kids will love creating.
Similar to the paper bag pirates or paper plate pirate craft, this fun craft uses paper bowls to create these cute pirates.
Using leftover toilet paper rolls, these creative pirates will make for a fun craft and kids will love using their imaginations to play.
