Free Pirate Writing Prompts (With Free Printables)

Embark on a fun-filled adventure with our pirate writing prompts printables for kids!

These creative writing ideas are perfect for sparking young imaginations with pirate-themed stories, treasure hunts, and daring escapades.

Ideal for classroom activities or descriptive writing at home, these pirate prompts will have kids creating their own swashbuckling tales in no time.

With engaging themes, these free printable writing prompts are designed to make writing fun and inspire a love for storytelling.

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Writing prompts for Talk Like a Pirate Day

There are 10 funny pirate story ideas that are fun holiday activities for Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th.

There are 10 creative story starters to be printed out. You can either print them all or just the ones that you think the kids will enjoy the most.

These printable writing prompts are free to print, but they are for personal or classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the page to get the pdf file.

Pirate writing activities

Shipwreck Survival: Imagine being shipwrecked on a deserted island with no phone. How would you survive?

Pirate Ship Defense: As a pirate, how would you protect your ship from attacks?

Treasure Map Adventure: Tell a story about finding a treasure map and your journey to uncover the lost treasure.

Walking the Plank: The pirate captain wants you to walk the plank. How do you persuade him to change his mind?

Fear of the Sea: Your parents are pirates, but you are afraid of the sea. How do you cope?

Pirate Neighbors: A family of pirates has moved next door. Do you think they want to be friends?

Pirate Vocabulary Challenge: Write a story using the words: pirates, treasure map, plank, cannon, wheel, telescope, and parrot.

Captain Flint’s Stories: An old pirate gave you his parrot, Captain Flint, who tells you a new pirate adventure each day. Write down your favorite story.

Gold Coin Dilemma: You find $1,000 in gold coins. What do you do with it?

A Day in the Life of a Pirate: Describe what a normal day looks like for you as a pirate.

Pirate Research Worksheets Pirate alphabet worksheets Famous pirate coloring pages

Additional pirate worksheets

To complement the pirate-themed journal prompts, these writing activities not only enhance creativity but also provide a fun way to explore history, language, and art.

Incorporating Pirate Mad Libs worksheets into the lesson allows kids to practice grammar by filling in the blanks with nouns, verbs, and adjectives, resulting in silly pirate stories that reinforce writing skills.
Kids can enjoy a creative break with free pirate coloring pages that feature pirate ships, treasure maps, and characters, helping them develop fine motor skills in a fun, relaxing way.
The famous pirate coloring pages offer a unique blend of art and history, as children color pictures of the 15 most famous pirates while learning brief biographies, making it ideal for a pirates research study.
With the if I were a pirate writing template, children can explore their imaginations by creating their own pirate identity, describing their name, ship, and adventures, which fosters creative self-expression.
For extended fun, a pirate mad libs book provides a collection of fill-in-the-blank stories, perfect for car rides or as a reward after completing other activities.
Learning pirate sayings like “Shiver me timbers!” can bring children’s pirate stories to life while also helping them practice expression and pronunciation.

Older kids will love our favorite middle school pirate activities.

Why use writing prompts?

If you have a reluctant writer or just want to add a little fun to your classroom, I highly recommend using creative writing prompts.

These topics will encourage the children to write more than normal. You could have a child who normally only writes a sentence or two, hand in a 3 page essay.

These are aimed at students in grades 2 – 5th grade, but of course, can be used for middle school students too.

Using these pirate-themed prompts provides numerous educational benefits for young learners:

Each prompt encourages children to create unique stories, helping to develop their imagination.
Incorporating specific pirate-related terms broadens children’s language skills and familiarity with descriptive words.
The scenarios often involve challenges that require thoughtful solutions, such as surviving on a deserted island or negotiating with a pirate captain.
Some prompts encourage children to think about different viewpoints, such as understanding a pirate family’s dynamics or dealing with fears.
Regular practice with these story writing prompts can help children become more confident writers as they learn to express their ideas clearly and creatively.

When the kids have completed this fun writing activity check out all our pirate day at school ideas that you can have fun with.

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Other free printable writing prompts

These resources provide even more creative writing exercises and writing inspiration for young writers to explore.

Last Updated on 25 April 2025 by Clare Brown