Yo Ho Ho… It’s Pirate Time

Over the last few weeks, my mailbox has been running over with sweet comments and unit requests. First, I have to “thank you” for being so kind and generous. My bucket is running over and I can’t express how appreciative I am. The requests for themes is growing at a rapid pace. (I have been writing down your ideas!) I have been trying to update my units from last year, but I have not gotten to them. ( I am trying, but time is definitely getting away from me.)

I am loving the numerous different pirate theme activities and décor ideas I have gotten from pinterest. {Click Here to follow my pinterest pirate board} 

Here are a few of my favorites. (Just click the picture to head over to the original owner.)

 Pirate Theme Word Wall Freebie from

 Frogs in First 

Pirate Voices Freebie from

Kinderglynn

Pirate Math & Art Activity from

 Erica Bohrer’s First Grade

Pirate Classroom Decor from School Girl Style

Considering polka dots is one of my “favorite things” I see a pirate theme in my future classroom someday. Last year, I grabbed some adorable pirate themed items from the Target Dollar Spot during the summer. (Confession- Oh My!) I have a fetish with the dollar spot. Okay, maybe a borderline addiction- heck let’s be honest it’s a full-blown addiction. I can not seem to get enough. (It’s only a dollar, right…)

Without further ado, I present my newest theme unit.

Pirate Adventures

Math & Literacy Centers

There are 20 different math & literacy concepts. (10 of each) Here is a glimpse at the titles and concepts within the units.

Math

• Buried Treasure (Coin Recognition)
• Batten Down the Hatches (Time Analog)
• A Pirate Voyage (Time)
• Hoist the Anchor (Tally Counting)
• Ahoy Matey (Counting By 10’s)
• X Marks the Spot (Counting 20+)
• Sunken Treasure (Double Digit Addition)
• Pirate’s Cove (Before & After)
• Walk the Plank (Number Order and Number Writing)
• Ahoy Me Hearties (Measurement)

Literacy

• Blimey Blends (Blends)
• Polly Parrot Rhyme (Rhyming)
• Oh Captain, My Captain (Vowels)
• Ship Shape Words (Silent e words)
• Yo Ho Ho (Syllable Counting)
• Thar She Blows (Digraphs)
• Shiver Me Timbers (Sight Word Recognition)
• Mystery Maps (CVC Words)
• Aaaarrrrgggghhhh (Real/Nonsense Words)
• Final Journey (Ending Digraphs)

Just for you

A Pirate Theme Freebie {Click to download}

Hope you enjoy!!

Always,

Melissa

Pirates Galore and More

Ahoy, me Hearties!!!

It seems that many people are opting to decorate using the pirate theme this year. Did you check out Deanna Jump's post regarding her pirate ship centers and color charts? There are wonderful directions and freebies on her blog. (Thanks Deanna)
I wanted to remind you about the "adorable" pirate items I found at the Target Dollar Spot (cups, polka dot paper, baggies, etc) head on over to your local Target and grab them treasures before they are gone.

I am working on a new Pirate Theme Math & Literacy Unit, but wanted to let you know I currently have a 76 page unit already posted on TPT called Shiver Me Centers.

This unit has missing letter activities, word maker activities, pirate themed counting booklet (11-20), pirate measuring with 5 different printables,  word family activities, math fact families, skip counting by 5 and 10 and a shape match.

Here are a few “freebies’ for you to utilize with you B2S pirate theme.

Pirate I have-Who has?

Pirate Theme Letter cards (Upper & Lower)

Arrrrrrrrrr!!!! I hope these freebies help you to get everything into “shipshape” for a wonderful school year.

always, Melissa

Shiver Me Pirate Center Activities

My Shiver Me Pirate Center Activities have just been uploaded to teacherspayteachers

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shiver-Me-Pirates-Activity-Centers

Ahoy Matey Activities

What's Missing Center Cards

Missing Letter Recordable Sheets

Missing Letter Clip Cards

What's the Missing Number

Pirate Ship Word Maker

Ahoy Matey Counting Book

Pirate Measuring

Word Family Mat

Fact Family Printable

Skip Counting

Ship Shape Match

Arghhhhhhh-