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2. Directions
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We could make small groups.
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If you're stuck in the house with kids, try a classic treasure hunt or scavenger hunt that's fun and gets them moving. Create a clue to find a location or item, then have another clue waiting at that spot. That tip leads to the next spot, and so on. Place a treasure, such as a toy or treat, at the final destination. This self-directed activity empowers the child to complete a task on their own (or cooperatively if playing with others). At the same time, the child learns about sequencing, which is the importance of following steps in order.

Before You Get Started

There are different types of treasure hunts: indoor hunts, backyard or neighborhood hunts, or a photo-based hunt. You can increase the level of complexity and scope of the hunt, depending on the child's age. Determine the type of hunt that is right for you and the child. Create or print out clues.

Make some ground rules. Anticipate that the child will be excited to get started. Rule one: No running. If more than one child is playing along, they will be a team. The second rule should involve taking turns to read the clues.

Ready-Made Clues for an Indoor Hunt

The treasure hunt should be a workout for the brain with hints that require some thinking. Rhyming clues have built-in kid appeal. You can make a version for preschoolers with pictures that you draw or print from the computer. Take a look at this ready-made list of clues about ordinary indoor objects. The answer key follows.

1. I have four legs, but I don't have feet.
I come in handy when it's time to eat.

2. My job is to put an end to sleep,
Which I do with music, a buzz, or a beep.

3. For fast heating or cooking, I am tops.
And, oh, that good smell when my popcorn pops!

4. I'm packed really full of boxes and cans.
I may hold a broom or a mop or a dustpan.

5. Flour and sugar and coffee and tea,
I keep these handy but hard to see.

6. I can take you to places you've never seen,
But first, type your password in on my screen.

7. I'm loaded and unloaded, but I'm not a truck.
Having a helper like me is a great piece of luck.

8. I rain on you when you need a scrub.
I'm very much like my friend the tub.

9. I make it possible to have fresh food.
Everyone agrees I'm one cool dude.

10. Watching your favorites is lots of fun.
But don't watch too much! Kids need to run.

11. I never get angry, but I do get hot.
I'm the perfect place for a pan or a pot.

12. It's my job to give all your clothes a tumble,
Which I do while making a bit of a rumble.

13. I have a round knob and also a lock.
Visitors and salesmen may give me a knock.

14. I'm one part chair and one part bed.
Up with your feet and down with your head.

15. I take your clothes for quite a spin.
But first, they get wet. That's how I begin.

16. I'm filled with feathers or other soft fluff.
To sleep without me can be quite tough.

17. Turn me on, and I'll give you a light.
I'm used some in the daytime but mostly at night.

18. A story, they say, can take you away,
But a book still needs a place to stay.

19. I have drawers and also a nice flat top.
For homework I'm helpful-keep working, don't stop!

20. I'm hungry! I'm hungry! Please feed me a slice.
I'll spit it back out all brown and nice.

21. I'm not a selfie, but I do show faces.
Find me in bathrooms and a few other places.

22. Adults go here when they first wake
And at other times when they need a break.

23. Most every day, you step on me.
All I require is a bend of your knee.

24. I go round and round and get really hot.
In larger families, I'm used quite a lot.

25. I'm paper, but I'm not used for writing a letter.
The spot by your potty suits me much better!

26. I have hands but no arms and also a face.
And my hands always move at the same steady pace.

27. I may have eyes, but I really can't see.
People love to make fries out of me.

28. The more I dry, the wetter I get.
A little one can be used for soaking up sweat.

29. I hold all the words you need to know.
Use me to make your vocabulary grow.

30. I'm never wicked, but I do have a wick.
I come in all sizes, from skinny to thick.

Answers: 1. Kitchen or dining table, 2. Alarm clock, 3. Microwave, 4. Pantry, 5. Kitchen canisters, 6. Computer, 7. Dishwasher, 8. Shower, 9. Refrigerator, 10. Television, 11. Kitchen stove, 12. Clothes dryer, 13. Front door, 14. Recliner, 15. Clothes washer, 16. Bed pillow, 17. Lamp, 18. Bookshelf, 19. Desk, 20. Toaster, 21. Mirror, 22. Coffee maker, 23. Stairs, 24. Clothes dryer, 25. Toilet paper, 26. Clock, 27. Potato, 28. Towel, 29. Dictionary, 30. Candle

You can edit this list to incorporate items that are specific to your home. If your home has more than one of these objects, the child/children may have to check out more than one location before they find the next clue. If clues are ambiguous, it can make the game last longer, gives the children more exercise, and adds to the fun.

To make the hunt more challenging, assign each item a point value based on how difficult it is to find. Tween children or grandchildren particularly enjoy this type of hunt.

Outdoor Treasure Hunts

When the weather is nice, treat the kids or grandkids to an outdoor treasure hunt. Similar to the indoor treasure hunt, use clues to point to items or locations in the yard or outside the house.

If the child is doing this activity outside or is old enough to do a neighborhood hunt, make sure traffic isn't an issue. Consider an enclosed park as a safe location.

Photo Treasure Hunts

Treasure hunts involving cameras are a fun way of incorporating technology in the mix. Children love using devices to augment their daily experiences. There are two ways to do this. You can use "photo clues" and take pictures of odd nooks and crannies in your home. Print out the images and place them as a pointer, directing the child how to find the next spot.

Children might appreciate a photo-only treasure hunt, which is suitable for those who are old enough to use digital cameras or smartphones. In this scenario, the child will be taking the photos. Make a list of items in the home or outside and ask them to take a photo of that item. Give the child a set period to find the object and take their photographs. The child can work in a team or on their own.

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Inside: Make this cute handprint pirate craft for kids during summer or anytime you talk about the ocean!
Even though summer doesn't officially start until the end of June, the real start date to us is the first day of summer break!

Once the kids are home, it's go time! You have to be prepared with crafts, activities and outing ideas so the kids aren't glue to the tv screen all day every day.

One of our favorite things to do at our house are handprint arts and crafts for kids .

So, why not combine summer and handprint crafts and create this adorable pirate?!

It's super simple so read on below to see how to make it with your kids or students!

Pirate Theme Craft For Kids

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Supplies

Directions

Download the pirate template and print out on white and black card stock. Cut out the pirate hat, eye patch and skull. Set aside for later.

Trace your child's handprint onto your skin colored card stock and cut out.

Use the pencil to draw a curved line from one side of the hand to the other at the base of the fingers. Draw another curved line from the edge of the thumb to the opposite side of the hand.

The thumb area of the hand is the pirate's bandana. Color this red or any color you want.

The finger area of the hand is the pirate's beard. Color this brown or black.

Glue the skull on to the middle of the pirate hat, then glue the pirate hat on top of the bandana.

Glue the one googly eye below the bandana. Next to the goggly eye glue the pirate's eye patch.

Use the black marker to draw the eye patch's string from the edge of the face to the bandana line (as shown in the pictures).

Use a light pink marker to draw an oval nose for the pirate. Use the black marker to draw a mouth on the pirate.

This little pirate craft is such a fun idea to keep the kids engaged and off the screens over summer!

Like usual, we have included 2 different templates in the printable file. One template has all the pirate pieces on one page. This template is best suited for use with 1-2 kids.

The second template is for a daycare, church or school setting. The printables are grouped by the colored page they need to be printed on so kids will only need to cut out their shapes one time.

Handprint Pirate Craft Variations

The way we made this craft is the simplest, least messy way to make this craft. There are however, a few different ways you can customize this craft to make it unique!

First, you can use paint instead of markers for the bandana and beard. If you do this, you'll want to be sure your paper is thick enough so it doesn't curl and get damaged by the paint.

You can also replace the 3D googly eye with a drawn on eye. If you draw on the eye, you'll be able to make your pirate look cute, angry, happy or sad!

Finally, you could glue small pom poms or curled paper onto the beard to give it a 3D appearance. To make the curled paper, simply cut out short, thin strips of paper, then curl them around a pencil or pen. Then, take the curled paper and glue it all over the pirate's beard.

Customizing a simple craft like this one is one of our favorite ways to get kids' creativity flowing! If you place a bunch of random crafting supplies in front of them once they've made the base pirate, you'll be amazed by the combinations and creations they'll make.

Besides making their pirate unique, customizing their craft will also lengthen the time it takes to create their pirate. This is great way to keep the kids busy longer on one activity during the summer!

Summer Ideas For Kids

Want More Pirate Activities For Kids?

Pirate Ideas For Kids

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Help Your Kids Make a Treasure Map!

My preschooler has been fascinated with maps ever since our visit to Chicago. It all started with me printing out maps for every segment of the road trip to be able to show him where we were and how long until our next stop. This triggered his interest, and now he uses every opportunity to ask for a map. If it was up to him I'd be printing out maps for every single place we go to, even the closest and most familiar ones, like the park next to our home.

I decided to help him make a treasure map not only to fulfill his fascination with maps but also with pirates. Both my boys love to take out their swords, put on their eye patches and look for crocodiles. Yes, crocodiles (and monsters) are our greatest enemies ever!
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How to Make a Treasure Map

Antique treasure maps are easy to make and kids can be involved in all steps, though some do require adult supervision. The more they are part of the creation process the prouder they will be when using them to look for treasures in the backyard! Here's how to make a treasure map with your kids...

drawing paper

permanent marker and crayons

black tea bag

lighter (of course, only for adult use)

Step 1. Draw your map with marker and color it with crayons

Step 2. Crumple up the paper into a ball. Repeat two or three times. The more wrinkles the better!

Step 3. Soak the black tea bag into hot water and wipe it all over the paper. If you press it firmly you'll get darker spots. If you don't have any black tea in the house you can use any other dark tea. I used one called "Bengal Spice", and it not only did a great job in giving that antique look, but it also added a nice aroma to the map.

Step 4. Let the paper dry.

Step 5. Use a lighter (adults only, of course!) to burn the edges of your treasure map.
Happy treasure hunting!
Stef, a mom of two little boys, blogs at Non Toy Gifts about toy alternative gifts for young kids, from DIY to practical gifts. She shares ideas that will create beautiful childhood memories through experiences, adventures, fun learning and so much more.You can connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Google +.

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My preschooler has been fascinated with maps ever since our visit to Chicago. It all started with me printing out maps for every segment of the road trip to be able to show him where we were and how long until our next stop.

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We could make a checklist like this for our class - maybe some things outside of the classroom that students can find.

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Even though many of us view maps on phone apps over paper these days, kids still need good map skills. Fortunately, the same basic concepts apply for virtual and paper maps. Here are some of our favorite engaging ways to teach kids skills like keys, grids, the compass rose, and more.
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1. Read a map book

Storytime is the perfect way to introduce new concepts like map skills to little ones. Here are a few of our favorite books about maps.

2. Introduce map skills through imaginative play

Learning about maps comes naturally when kids experiment with them through play. Fill a box with felt roads, rivers, houses, and more. Then let kids build and play in an imaginary town map.

Learn more: The Primary Pack

3. Map out a fairy tale

Read your favorite adventure story and lay out a simple map of the main character's travels. This is such a cute way to help young minds explore map skills.

Learn more: Science Sparks

4. Hang a map skills anchor chart

When you're ready to start tackling map skills in earnest, a colorful anchor chart is a great way to start.

Learn more: Mrs. Call's Campers

5. Learn to read a map grid

Finding items in a grid is essential for reading paper maps. This simple interactive activity shows kids how it works.

Learn more: Keeping My Kiddos Busy

6. Follow directions through a grid

This map skills game teaches kids to follow directions on a map grid. Lay it out with string or masking tape on the floor, then get into the map!

Learn more: Kids Activities Blog

7. Find your favorite characters' homes on a map

Make a list of your favorite fictional characters, then find their homes on a map of the world. For some you'll be able to locate the actual town or city; for others you may have to go with states or countries instead.

Learn more: NutureStore

8. Map your yard or playground

Turn kids into junior cartographers with this always-popular map skills activity! Kids can do this individually for their own yard or bedroom, or do a giant group map of the school or playground.

Learn more: Tree Valley Academy

9. Put together a map puzzle

Did you know the earliest jigsaw puzzles were actually maps cut into pieces? (It's true! They were called "dissected maps.") They're still fun today. Try one of these favorites, or have kids make their own on the back of a dollar store puzzle for bargain fun!

10. Personalize the cardinal directions

Pick up a set of large wood or cardboard letters for North, South, East, and West. For each letter, personalize it with pictures of things you'd find if you went that direction from your home or classroom. So cool!

Learn more: Carrots are Orange

11. Make a salt dough map

Topographical maps are always a lot of fun for kids. Mix up a batch of salt dough, and have them sculpt your state, country, or even continent.

12. Master latitude and longitude with Battleship

Latitude and longitude make the perfect game board for a round of Battleship! Learn how to play at the link.

13. Solve a seek & find challenge

Give kids practice finding locations or landmarks on a map with seek & find challenges. You can do it on your own with a large road map, or check out this book of Map It! Seek & Find Atlas of Brainy Challenges.

14. Craft a compass rose collage

Understanding a compass rose is key to mastering map skills. This pretty collage is a crafty way to get to know the cardinal directions.

Learn more: The Classroom Key

15. Bring the compass rose to life

Put the compass rose into practice by drawing one with sidewalk chalk. Then, lay out directional arrows to show the location of buildings or other items.

Learn more: Education.com

16. Practice compass skills with a treasure hunt

Compass skills are the next step up when it comes to maps and wayfinding. There's no cooler way to practice them than a treasure hunt!

Learn more: The Reinert Adventures

17. Go on a Google Maps scavenger hunt

These days, kids are more likely to encounter maps online than on paper. Send them on a journey through Google Maps so they can familiarize themselves with how it works and all its benefits.

Learn more: Erintegration

18. Map out a travel route

Sure, nowadays we usually just map out a route with GPS, but what if your phone dies? It's still good to be able to map a route by hand with activities like this one.

Learn more: Steamsational

19. Put map skills to use with geocaching

The geocaching fad is still going strong! Learn how it works and ways for kids to participate at the link below.

Learn more: Explore More, Clean Less

20. Build a 3-D map of your community

Here's the ultimate map skills project: a giant 3-D map! Create one of your local community, or map out a fictional town instead. Either way, it's so much fun.

Learn more: 1st Grade Learning Stars
Keep the geography fun going with these 13 Unexpected and Fun Geography Lessons to Enhance Your Classroom. Plus, Use Kahoot to Host a Geography Bee in Your Classroom!

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20 Hands-On Ways For Kids to Learn Map Skills

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Whether you're a teacher participating in distance learning or teaching your own kids at home, now is the perfect time to introduce your young learners to maps! While right now, their world may be small, learning geography can start at home or school, within their own space, and then over time expand to include the whole wide world.

5 Fun Introductory Map Activities for 4-8 Year Olds

The following introductory map activities will help your children learn geography by reading, making their own maps and exploring the world digitally!

1. Read All About Maps

Children's books are such a great way to introduce children to new concepts. Exploring books like the ones listed below together with young geographers can familiarize them with the varieties of maps available, and the terminology used therein.

Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney is a bright, colourful book provides a terrific look into geographic concepts, introducing the ideas at a level perfect for the young learner. The story starts with a little girl mapping her room and then expanding where she is located in relation to her neighborhood, city, state, country, and the world!
Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
My Map Book by Sara Fanelli features a series of unique maps children can relate to - from a map of my day to a map of my bedroom... and even a map of my tummy!
Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
Another incredible book about maps and geography is Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary. This book uses an alphabet format to introduce children to rigorous vocabulary words like isthmus, gulch, and knoll while exploring bright, detailed images and fully-labeled maps.

Want more adventure? Read Follow That Map!: A First Book of Mapping Skills that employs a search-and-find technique to take the reader on a journey to find a lost pet. Children enjoy making choices in real-life scenarios!
Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
Looking for picture books about specific counties? Check out our related article, Around the World in 40 Books.

2. Review different types of maps

Learning about the varieties of maps is fascinating in itself, and it is often a map that inspires a child's interest in learning geography. The types of maps most commonly used include political, physical, topographical, climatic, and road maps.

You can find a great introduction to the most common types of maps on the National Geographic website, and a number of useful videos discussing the uses of different types of maps in our collection of Geography Videos for Kids.
Available: Amazon | The Book Depository
Comparing the same area on different types of maps is an interesting exercise to explore - start out with maps of your local area. You can look for your street or neighbourhood on a road map or in a street directory, on a tourist map and on Google maps. Then zoom out to a map of your town, district or state and compare how your lo

Look for opportunities to use maps in meaningful ways. You might plan a dream vacation or adventure with a physical or political map, reference a topographical map before a hiking excursion, and check out a weather map as part of your everyday routine.

3. Use videos to reinforce map and geography concepts

Videos provide children with a great opportunity to hear and see more about maps and there are some real gems available on YouTube.

Start out by looking at basic geography and math concepts with this easy to follow "How to Make a Map" video, which revises basic map types, directions, parts of a map and map symbols, and also invites children to make a map of their own (which ties in nicely with Activity #4 below).
You can find a free world map to download and colour in our post, 7 Fun Geography Resources for Teaching Young Children About the World.
Then check out the videos in our collection of Geography Videos for Kids for a wide range of map related geography videos.

4. Have your kids map their homes

When having conversations with kids about maps and studying the world around them, they may think of maps in terms of treasure maps and scavenger hunts! And what matters most to a young child is their immediate world. Creating a map of just that spot is a great way to get started in drawing maps of your own.

You can start by creating a map of his or her bedroom. Using a plain sheet of paper (or a piece of graph paper), draw out the perimeter of the bedroom. Then place each of the items where they go - you might include the bed, dresser, toybox, closet, door, windows, and more. Explain that the map is like a picture of the bedroom taken from above, where everything is smaller.

Once you've mapped out the bedroom, you might move on to the classroom, their entire house, or even the schoolyard. Or use the map you've made to create a treasure hunting mapping game.

5. Go digital

It's so important for kids to learn about traditional paper based maps, but Google Maps also have their place.

Using Google Maps, children can find their own neighbourhood, street and house or school. They might like to plan an imaginary vacation and virtually visit the places on their itinerary, or visit places they've studied in class or discovered in books. Google Earth allows young learners to explore the world with a simple address or destination to search.

School age children might be interested in exploring these Online Geography Games to learn even more about the world.

Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.

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Teaching Kids About Maps: Map Activities for 4-8 Year Olds

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There's a Map on my Lap by Dr. Seuss

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Arrr matey! This super fun Craft Stick Pirate Craft is a great summer craft or a fun craft to make for Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19!

What I love most about this Craft Stick Pirate Craft is just how easy it is to make. There's nothing fancy here. You can't help but think they're really fun, though. One of my favorite features is the black button for the pirate's eye patch. Because every good pirate needs an eye patch. And a shoulder parrot. And a wooden leg. But this pirate craft stops at the eye patch.

For our Craft Stick Pirate Craft you will need 5 regular craft sticks per pirate, 1 medium googly eye, 1 larger black button, black cardstock, scissors, glue, and markers in white, black, and red.

Craft Stick Pirate Craft
Supplies needed:

Craft sticks

Medium googly eyes

Larger black buttons

Black cardstock

Sharpies/markers - white, black, and red

Scissors

Glue

Scrap paper

First, line up 5 craft sticks.

Cut a square of scrap paper to the size of the craft sticks. Glue craft sticks to the paper. This is the easiest way I've found to glue craft sticks together. Carefully turn craft sticks over.

Cut a strip of black cardstock the length of the sheet. Fold in half and cut. Glue one half to the top of the craft sticks. Use the other half for another pirate.

Also cut a half circle shape from the black cardstock.

Glue this to the back of the craft sticks.

With a white marker, draw a skull and crossbones. An X with an oval on top works just as well.

Use the black marker to draw a line from one side of the hat to where one of the pirate's eyes would be. Draw a line going to the other side, like it wraps around.

Glue a black button where the lines meet. On the other side, glue a googly eye just below the line.

Also draw a nose with the black marker. And finish by drawing a mouth with the red marker.

Because every pirate needs a ship, be sure to check out our Nature Stick Pirate Ships Craft! And find so many more fun summer craft ideas at Our Kid Things!

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Arrr matey! This super fun Craft Stick Pirate Craft is a great summer craft or a fun craft to make for Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19! What I love most about this Craft Stick Pirate Craft is just how easy it is to make. There's nothing fancy here.

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Who knew that driving a boat could be so much fun? We live in the 10,000 lake state but it wasn't here that we felt the nudge to give boating a try. It was miles away from home, on our vacation in Italy. And what a great experience it was! So great that our first craft after coming back home had to be about boats. We started with a sail boat and ended up with this rocking paper plate pirate boat craft.

We love paper plate crafts and use paper plates for every season and holiday crafts. They are great for painting, cutting and turning into so many ideas.

You can easily turn this pirate boat into a regular boat, just replace the pirate sail with a regular sail.

MORE PAPER PLATE CRAFT FOR KIDS:

Paper plate pirate boat craft

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Supplies:

pirate boat template

paper plate

brown paint

paintbrush

cardstock paper (black, yellow and white)

craft stick

glue

scissors

How to make a paper plate pirate boat

Step 1: Start by painting the outside of the paper plate brown.

Step 2: While the paper plate is drying, print out the pirate boat template and cut out 2 rectangle top parts out of yellow cardstock paper, 3 boat windows and one flag out of black cardstock paper. You can cut out the pirate skull yourself with the use of a craft knife or you can use a skull punch.

Step 3: Bend the paper plate in half with the painted side on the outside.

Step 4: Glue the three windows on one yellow rectangle.

Step 5: Glue one yellow rectangle at the top of the paper plate and glue the stick at the back of the yellow part. Glue the other yellow rectangle on the other side.

Step 6: The skull will go on the flag and then the flag on the craft stick.
Check out more easy crafts for kids.

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A fun and easy rocking paper plate pirate boat craft for kids. Children can craft and then play with their pirate boats. Perfect summer craft.

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Ahoy, mateys! If pirates your kids be, then pirate crafts we have for ye!

Whether your child is obsessed with Peter Pan, knows every installment of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean", or just enjoys a good ole' high-seas swashbuckling adventure, you're going love these pirate crafts for kids. The 17 listed below are perfect for the tiny pirates that have commandeered your home, your classroom, or your children's birthday party.

There are plenty of crafts here that feature pirate puppets to play with, ships to sail, Jolly Rogers to fly, and of course, a parrot for your pirate's shoulder. Some of the pirate ships can actually sail on water! But don't worry - there are a few ships that are meant to stay in dry dock and will never taste the salty sea. And did you know that there are skull and crossbone-shaped hole punches out there too? Investing in one will definitely help you make batches of Jolly Roger flags for parties!

So from Captain Hook to Captain Jack Sparrow, from Blackbeard to Bluebeard, check out these 17 fun pirate crafts to make your home or classroom a little less landlubber and a lot more seaworthy!

1. Talk To The (Pirate) Hand
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National Talk Like A Pirate Day may be September 19, but why stop there? With this little brown paper bag pirate craft from I Heart Crafty Things, your mini deck swabber can talk like a pirate all year long! With simple cut-and-glue instructions, it couldn't be easier to make. Your child can customize the pirate to look just like themselves - or a new friend. Using a 3-ring binder clip will save your favorite hoop earrings from being drafted into service.

2. The Good Ship Cutie Pie

Even if you don't live near the ocean - or any major body of water - your child can create their very own seaworthy vessel with The Best Ideas For Kids. Cutting up a pool noodle into donut-like pieces forms the body of the ship, which is small enough to set sail in any bin filled with water. This works out perfectly for playing pirates on snow days. Hoist up the Jolly Roger with some foam sheet cut-outs and prepare to be boarded!
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3. Polly Want A Cracker

Any pirate worth their weight in buried treasure wouldn't be seen without a trusty parrot on their shoulder! Using empty toilet paper rolls, Molly Moo Crafts shows you how to make both the pirate and the parrot so the set is complete. With googly eyes and colorful feathers, this parrot looks like it could fly away, and will definitely capture the imagination of your little pirate enthusiasts. But no worries - this parrot will stay safe and sound in your home and won't require any actual crackers!

4. We Pirates Three
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For a more involved paper bag pirate craft - with free downloadable templates - check out these little guys over at The Inspiration Edit. Gold glitter cardstock makes belt buckles and earrings that sparkle like pirate's treasure! Have your child choose their favorite color for the striped shirts and headscarves. You can even make pirates look more like your child with cardstock to match their hair. After you've made several of these, your child will have enough for an entire pirate ship crew!

5. Hoist The Jolly Roger
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How will people know that your kids' pirate ship is a pirate ship without a Jolly Roger flag? Remedy that with this quick and easy - yet super adorable - craft stick pirate flag from Glued To My Crafts. A little paint and a little glue will get you started. This craft couldn't be easier, and is a definite must for all pirate ships! If your tracing or cutting skills won't hack it for the skull and crossbones, the blog has a link to buy a hole punch that will do the job.

6. A Spoonful of Pirate
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Shiver your timbers - that is, wooden spoons - with this pirate craft from I Heart Crafty Things! No need for fancy cutting skills or templates here - the shapes you need to make from cardstock are quite straightforward. Little ones can hone their fine motor skills by using a permanent marker to dot some stubble on the pirate faces. Even though these wooden spoon puppets are scoundrels of the high seas, they are just too cute to cause any real trouble!

7. Round And Round The Pirates Go
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When your kids have those chubby cheeks that you just can't help but gobble up, you'll need some pirate faces to match. These cutie pies from Kids Craft Room are adorable enough to decorate the house for, say, a pirate-themed birthday party or for the bedroom of a kid obsessed with pirates. Using a wooden background makes these guys a little sturdier than your typical craft, giving them a bit more durability for playtime - or to give out as party gifts as the guests leave!

8. A Sea Of Pirates

This pirate ship craft from Non-Toy Gifts is so easy to make you can assemble an entire fleet in one afternoon! By folding the painted paper plate in half, the pirate ship will be able to stand on its own - perfect for pirate-themed party table decorations. Paint the plates ahead of time and let them dry, then pre-cut all the other pieces and bring them to school for a fun class activity. Let the students personalize their boats by writing their names on the paper plates!
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9. Simple Pirate Craft

If you have really young kids, or you need to make a brown paper bag pirate quickly and without buying new materials, check this out at Crafts On Sea. With little more than a bag and a black Sharpie, you can still make fun and silly hand puppets for even the youngest scallywag in the family. The best part of this craft is that since it's so simple, it's really easy to make a lot of them in a short amount of time - perfect for a puppet show on the high seas!

10. Sail The Seven Seas
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Save up those wine corks for a cute rainy day pirate activity! Click over to Red Ted Art for a materials list and instructions on how to assemble these tiny pirate ships that actually float on water. The creative minds at the blog have some excellent tips and tricks for making sure your child's boat is steady, sturdy, and seaworthy. This pirate craft is perfect for spring or summer afternoons when you will be spending an afternoon at a duck pond or lake. Sail away!

11. Walk The Plank Pirate Ship
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Whether you need a great decoration for a birthday party or something quick that even toddlers can get messy with, you can't go wrong with Glued To My Crafts' pirate ship made from Popsicle sticks. Since pirate ships are supposed to look well-used, the painting part of this craft isn't exact. In fact, the messier the better! And this can be assembled very quickly, since there is little more to do than paint and cut.

12. Hidden Treasure
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Here's a great pirate craft that uses up some of those leftover rhinestones and colorful plastic gems from other projects. If you have tons of plastic coins or game coins laying around, those work, too! Once you've assembled your treasure, click over to Schooling Active Monkeys for their best slime recipes, which you can use to "hide" the treasure. Since your kids are probably begging to play with slime anyway, you might as well put it to good use and add an activity that will keep them busy, right?

13. Pirate Handprint Craft
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When it comes time for your little pirate to share gifts with loved ones, look to Crafty Morning for this adorable and sweet handprint art project. Little kids just love using their hands to make a mess, so they won't be disappointed here. With four fingers painted black and printed upside-down, you have an instant black beard. Add a few extra touches for the face and you're left with a personalized, custom-made pirate card that your child can sign (if they are old enough) and give to Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, or anyone else they think is worthy of joining their pirate crew!

14. Look Out, Peter Pan!

There are times when any generic pirate will do. And then there are times when your family absolutely needs one famous pirate in particular: Captain Hook. And whether he's going to chase around Peter Pan and the Lost Boys or lead a crew of other paper bag pirates, The Inspiration Edit has just the template you need to get started. But this Captain Hook is too cute to be a bad guy! (Tick-Tock Croc not included.)
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15. Pirate Ships For Landlubbers

Maybe it's too cold to sail a pirate ship outside. Or maybe you need a pirate craft that you can hang on the fridge instead of setting out to sail. Whatever the case may be, The Relaxed Homeschool has the perfect pirate craft for little kids. Bamboo kabob sticks allow the ships to be used in puppet shows, or to demonstrate a ship sailing on the high seas while you and your child read their favorite pirate book!

16. Easter Pirates
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Not all families are the traditional pastel types when it comes to Easter eggs. So if your children are more eye patches and hoop earrings than baby chicks and bunnies, click on over to Craft, Learn & Play for their clever and creative pirate-themed Easter eggs. Once you've drained the raw eggs, all you really need are some markers and pirate stickers. Check out the blog page for expert advice on emptying eggs as well as decorating the shells to look like pirates.

17. Peg Legs
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Kids will absolutely love these sweet little finger puppets! With the instructions from Red Ted Art, you'll be inspired to make round pirate puppet crafts that kids play with by using their fingers as the pirates' legs. The nice thing about this craft is that you can make two of them as easily as you make one, allowing your child a puppet per hand. Have an entire class or birthday party? Set up the pieces ahead of time and allow the children to customize the puppets and then watch them create a swashbuckling adventure!
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Here's a good global map of oceans and continents you can use when discussing maps in general