20 Pirate Activities for Kids

My kids, especially Elias, have always loved pirates. There’s something awfully interesting about those scallywag pirates, probably thanks to Jake & The Neverland Pirates. Living on the open sea, going on treasure hunts, getting crazy body modifications like peg legs and hand hooks – pirates are the kind of nautical adventurers kids love.

Whether your kids have been bitten by the pirate bug and you are looking for something fun to do, or your having a pirate party or celebrating Talk Like a Pirate day, these 20 pirate activities will inspire you.

Your little pirates can make pirate puppets, pirate ships, and clothespin pirate dolls. Help your child make a treasure map! Create a treasure hunt in the backyard – you can make Hodge Podge Craft’s giant salt dough doubloons to hide. Your own pirates will have to work together to follow the map and find all of that glorious gold. Walk the Plank is a fun way to teach skip counting. Get your crew together and have a blast with these pirate activities!

The Mom Creative – Pirate Treasure Hunt with Clues

Crafts by Amanda – Paper Bag Pirate Puppet

While He Was Napping – DIY Treasure Map

Life Over C’s – Pirate Play Dough Number Mat

Gift of Curiosity – Pirate Ship Fine Motor Craft

Kids Activities Blog – Clothespin Pirate Dolls

Glued to My Crafts Blog – Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship

I Heart Crafty Things – Paper Plate Pirate

And Next Comes L – Pirate Soup Water Sensory Play

Crafty Morning – Handprint Pirate Craft

Red Ted Art – Egg Carton Treasure Chest

Hodge Podge Craft – Giant Salt Dough Doubloons

Jessica’s Coupons – DIY Spy Glass

Fun a Day – Discovery Pirate Bottle

East Coast Mommy Blog – Simple Pirate Hook

Kids Activities Blog – Wooden Pirate Sword Tutorial

Suga Aunts – Pirate Puppet Craft

Life Over C’s – Printable Pirate Board Game

Gift of Curiosity – Pirate Sensory BinPirate Sensory Bin

Learn Create Love – Pirate Craft

The Classroom Creative – Pirate Math Activity – Walk the Plank

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