49 Talk Like A Pirate Day Activities For Kids

Talk Like a Pirate Day activities are a fun way to mix learning, creativity, and a little silliness into your day, whether you’re at home or in the classroom.

We’ve used these themed printables and games over the years to bring out some big laughs, practice writing skills, and sneak in a bit of pirate-themed history.

From naming your own pirate to decoding treasure maps and playing bingo, there’s enough here to fill the whole week with screen-free, swashbuckling fun.

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Pirate Day at School

Talk Like a Pirate Day is on September 19th, and it’s a great excuse to turn an ordinary school day into something a lot more fun.

These pirate-themed activities work well in the classroom and can be adapted for a wide range of ages.

• Pirate coloring pages – great for early finishers or morning warm-up.
• Pirate color by number – combines creativity with number recognition.
• Pirate alphabet worksheets – a fun way for younger kids to practice letters.
• Pirate Mad Libs – kids love the silliness, and they sneak in some grammar too.
• Famous pirate coloring pages – good as a starting point for quick history lessons.
• Pirate research project – ideal for middle school students working independently.
• Pirate books for kids – choose a mix of picture books and short chapter reads.
• Pirate writing prompts – useful for writing centers or independent work.
• If I Were a Pirate template – helps kids imagine their own pirate story.
• Pirate name generator – adds a little extra fun to kick off the day.

My son loved these middle school pirate activities, especially the writing prompts and research projects that felt more like adventures than schoolwork.

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Pirate Games for Kids

These pirate-themed games are a fun, low-prep way to keep kids engaged, from preschoolers to middle schoolers. Whether you’re planning a themed day, a party, or just need something screen-free, these options work well across ages:

• Pirate memory game – great for building focus and matching skills with pirate-themed images.
• Pirate bingo – an easy group game that works well at home or in the classroom.
• Pirate I spy printable – perfect for quiet time, visual scanning, and counting practice.
• Halloween scavenger hunt riddles – a fun add-on if you’re mixing pirate themes with Halloween activities.

More Pirate Activities

We hope you have fun on Talk Like A Pirate Day. Let me know what fun you get up to in the comments below.

Last Updated on 8 April 2025 by Clare Brown