International Talk Like A Pirate Day

I.T.L.A.P.D. came to Laurelwood Elementary School with another one of our new teachers, Mrs. Champa. I think it will be a long running tradition here, as our first year was a giant success.

We started the morning with our "AHOY" book... this was a self-made book that basically just was Ahoy (students name). Most students answered back with "Ahoy!"

We read "I Am A Pirate" which was a book that consisted of color words and articles of clothing. Students then were able to go back to their seats to work on completing their own copy of "I Am A Pirate". Most students were able to follow directions and have created an accurate replica. Others may have more original interpretations.

For snack we tried "Pirate's Booty" (from Trader Joes).. most of the kids really enjoyed it!

We stopped a couple times along the way to read such books as: , How I Became a Pirate and Bubble Bath Pirates. After recess we worked more on our books and children had the chance to do "Pirate Choices" which consisted of a treasure map mazes, making a pirate buddy, a pirate coloring page, and making a pirate-themed bookmark. While students were working on these, four at a time were pulled to get a chance to FINALLY play with our class pirate ship. They really enjoyed it and I think it will be a popular option for choice time.

Right before lunch, students created their own Pirate Hats, these were cut out of construction paper, labeled with a white crayon, and then stapled to fit their heads. I think they really enjoyed wearing these and they all certainly looked adorable.

Reminder: I will not be in class tomorrow, but hope to get a full report from our sub, Anne McDonough.