Talk Like A Pirate Day Activities For Kids (Giveaway)

Do you celebrate ‘How to Talk Like a Pirate Day’? I never really knew about this fun day until after I had kids! In this post, we talk about some really fun talk like Pirate Day activities for kids to do! Why not celebrate this fun little day? 

But first, let’s take a super quick peek at this fun-filled pirate talking day and who started talk like a pirate day? This would be a great little lesson to talk to students at school or if you homeschool, to talk to your kids about what this day is all about!

I mean, who doesn’t just LOVE pirates? We sure do! Let’s get to it then!

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Who Started Talk Like A Pirate Day?

Hmmmm, who DID start talk like a pirate day? Let’s find out…

Talk Like A Pirate Day was created in 1995 by two friends, John Baur (a.k.a. Ol’ Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (a.k.a. Cap’n Slappy), from Albany, Oregon.

The idea was born during a friendly game of racquetball, where the two started talking in pirate slang for fun. They realized how much they enjoyed it and decided that the world needed an entire day dedicated to speaking like pirates!

Haha! I have to agree with them both, it is kind of fun to talk pirate talk! So, they chose September 19th, simply because it was Summers’ ex-wife’s birthday and easy to remember!

The day started as a private joke between the two friends, but it quickly gained popularity after humorist Dave Barry wrote about it in his nationally syndicated newspaper column in 2002.

Since then, Talk Like A Pirate Day has grown into an international celebration, with people around the world joining in the fun! I love this SO much!

Talk Like A Pirate Day Activities For Kids

Now that we know the origins of this whimsical day, let’s explore some fun activities that kids can do at home or school to celebrate Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Pirate Speak Lessons

Teach kids some common pirate phrases like “Ahoy, matey!” (Hello, friend!), “Shiver me timbers!” (Oh my gosh!), and “Walk the plank!” (a classic pirate punishment). Spend the day encouraging them to use these phrases in conversation.

Create Pirate Costumes

Help kids make their own pirate costumes using items from around the house. An old scarf can become a bandana, a cardboard tube can be a telescope, and a piece of cloth can be turned into a sash. Let their imaginations run wild as they dress up like real pirates!

Treasure Hunt

Set up a treasure hunt in your home or backyard. Create a map with clues that lead to hidden “treasure,” such as small toys, candy, or pirate-themed goodies. This activity encourages problem-solving and adds an element of adventure to the day.

We absolutely LOVE these free pirate treasure hunt printables I created a while ago! They are SO popular and now I can see why! They are a lot of fun and help kids get outside (there is one for inside too!) and let’s them go find things! 

Pirate Story Time

Gather the kids for a pirate-themed storytime. You can read classic pirate tales like “Treasure Island” or invent your own swashbuckling stories. Encourage the kids to join in by adding their own piratey sound effects and dialogue.

Make Pirate Crafts

Get creative with pirate-themed crafts! Kids can make their own pirate hats, eye patches, or even miniature pirate ships out of paper or cardboard. These crafts can be fun keepsakes to remember the day.

Pirate Snack Attack

Whip up some pirate-inspired snacks! Make “pirate ships” out of apple slices with cheese sails, or create a treasure chest snack box filled with gold (cheese crackers) and jewels (colorful fruit snacks). Let the kids help in the kitchen to add to the fun.

Learn Pirate History

For a more educational spin, teach kids about real-life pirates from history, like Blackbeard or Anne Bonny. Discuss the differences between the real pirates and the ones they see in movies and books.

Pirate-Themed Games

Play classic games with a pirate twist, like “Pin the Patch on the Pirate” or “Musical Islands” (a variation of musical chairs). These games are perfect for a group setting, making them ideal for school celebrations.

PLAYMOBIL Pirate Ship

Ahoy Matey! Are ye ready to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” on September 19th!?! PLAYMOBIL is – with the launch of its new floating Pirate Ship, just in time for this fun-filled, national happening.

Equipped with moveable sails, working cannons, a parrot (of course!), and plenty of other sea-faring accessories, this newest PLAYMOBIL Pirate Ship promises hours of imaginative pirate play and high-seas adventures.

Pirates is a classic PLAYMOBIL theme. First launched in the early 80s, it has been a mainstay in children’s rooms throughout the world as both a toy and even a decoration.

Isn’t the Playmobil Pirate Ship cool? It looks like a blast to play with! I think this is going to be on a lot of Christmas lists this year! Why wouldn’t you want to play with this fun pirate toy???

Whether at home or in the classroom, Talk Like A Pirate Day offers endless opportunities for fun and learning. So, gather your crew, don your pirate hats, and get ready for a day filled with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of “Arrr!”

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Win!

Yes! One lucky person is going to win the PLAYMOBIL Pirate Ship! Yay!!!

Rules

The contest is open to the US, 18+. The giveaway will end on September 11, 2024, at 11:59 PM. I am not responsible for lost or stolen mail.