These pirate crafts for kids “aaarrr” the best! They’re simple and engaging, and they’re sure to inspire hours of imaginative play for preschoolers.
Whether you save these pirate activities for Talk Like a Pirate Day (Sept. 19) or you add them to your Letter of the Week: Pp lessons, they’re sure to be a hit with your preschoolers.
Treasure maps, parrots, pirate ships, and more! You’ll find these ideas and more among the pirate crafts for kids that are featured below.
Pirate Crafts for Kids
Ahoy, Matey! I Made a Pirate Ship and Some Peg Priates
You won’t believe how easy it is to make a felt pirate ship and peg dolls for your kiddos. It’s sure to inspire hours of imaginative, screen-free play!
I love this DIY pirate ship, and I bet your preschoolers will, too! This is one you’ll have to make for your little ones, but they can help paint/decorate it when it’s done.
When making these pirate crafts for kids, I find that the following resources are very helpful to have on hand.
BOOKS ABOUT PIRATES
Fill your book basket with a great collection of preschool pirate books. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
How I Became a Pirate– A young boy named Jeremy joins Captain Braid Beard and learns the finer points of living a pirate life.
Pirates Love Underpants– This laugh-out-loud Underpants adventure is full of pirates, sharks, and treasure. You’ll be yo-ho-ho-ing with hilarity until the pirates conclude their zany expedition!
Captain LaPlank: The Perfect Pirate– This rhyming pirate adventure tells the hilarious story of a pirate captain who demands perfection of himself and his crew—until one by one, his crew begins making minor mistakes and are quickly shown to the plank!
ROUND OUT YOUR PIRATE UNIT WITH THESE ACTIVITIES:
If you’re potty training your little pirate, he or she will love tracking their progress on this printable reward chart.
Pirate Funny Barrel is a fun game the whole family can enjoy. Who can put all their swords in the slots without waking the pirate?
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
