Are you looking for some Pirates thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Pirates across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Pirates. Check this list to explore some wonderful Pirates unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Pirates Themed Literature Lists
A Pirates thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Pirates themed stories. Here are just a few Pirates books.
Pirates Literature List
- If I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
- Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map by James Dean
- How to Be a Pirate by Isacc Fitzgerald
- Pirates Don’t Go to Kindergarten by Lisa Robinson
- Pirates Love Underpants by Claire Freedman
- The Pirates Next Door by Jonny Duddle
- The Treasure of Pirate Frank by Mal Peet
- Molly Rogers Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
- 100 Question about Pirates by Simon Abbot
- Captain Jack and the Pirates by Peter Bently
- Pirate Stew by Neil Gaiman
- Pirate Legends by Jill Keppeler
- A Year of a Pirate Ship by Elizabeth Havercroft
- Dinosaur Pirates by Penny Dale
2. Pirates Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Pirates thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Pirates. Check out this list!
Pirates Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Pirates Writing Word Bank
- “If I Became a Pirate” Classroom Book
- “Pirates Counting” Student Booklet
- Pirates Student Story
- Pirates Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Pirates Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Pirates Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Pirates Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Pirates Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Pirates Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Pirates Word Games
- Pirates Build a Word Game
3. Pirates Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Pirates mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Pirates thematic unit math activities with your students!
Pirates Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Pirates Counting Student Booklet
- Pirates Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Pirates Number & Number Word Match Game
- Pirates Counting Games
- Pirates Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Pirates Roll & Cover Math Games
- Pirates Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Pirates Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Pirates Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Pirates Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Pirates 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Pirates Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Pirates Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Pirates are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Pirates activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Pirates Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Pirates Writing Word Bank
- “If I Became a Pirate” Student Booklet
- “Pirates Can” Classroom Book
- “If I Becam a Pirate” Classroom Book
- Pirates Venn Diagram
- Pirates Story
- Pirate Scavenger Hunt
- Line of Sight Experiment
- Sail Cork Boats
- Code a Treasure Map
5. Pirates Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Pirates art projects? Students would love to create Pirates themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Pirates Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Popsicle Stick Pirate Art Project
- Paper Plate Pirate Ship Art Project
- Pirate Puppet
- Paper Bag Pirate
- Handprint Pirate
- Toilet Paper Roll Pirate
- Pirates Counting Google Slides
- Pirates Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Pirates Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Pirates Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Pirates thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
