Ahoy, Matey

With two boys in my house, pirates are frequently part of the discussion and play.  My boys dress like pirates, talk like pirates and pretend to search for buried treasure. 

I have found pirates to be a fan favorite in my classroom as well.  My students love reading stories about pirates and enjoy writing their own pirate tales.  Here are a few examples of papers that I have used in my classroom before.  

              

Here is the full packet of literacy and math printables and activities for you to use in the classroom with your own pirate mateys.

Don't forget - National Talk Like a Pirate Day is right around the corner, on September 19th.  Here are a few of my favorite pirate phrases...

Ahoy, Matey - Hello, my friend!

Ahoy, me Hearties! - the same as saying "Hello, my friends!"

Doubloons - other coins or found in pirate hoards and stashes

Blimey! - exhortation of surprise

Savvy? - do you understand and do you agree?

Jolly Roger - pirate's flag including white skull and crossbones over a black field

Aye - yes

Seadog - old pirate or sailor

Yo Ho Ho - cheerful exhortation to demand attention