September 15

Sing a Song

I’m a pirate
(Tune: “Yankee Doodle” )

I’m a pirate. That I be!
I sail my ship upon the sea.
I stay up late – til half past three.
And have a peg below my knee.
Yo ho ho ho
Let’s sail away Aarrr! Matey!
Is what I say.
A treasure I will hide today
And walk the plank another day.

Watch

Jake and the Neverland Pirates! Talk Like a Pirate!

Try This

Dress up like pirates and enjoy an imaginary adventure together. A large box can become a pirate ship, or a walk around the park can be exploring new territory.

Read a Book

Here are some book recommendations for today. Check out the picture book collection at your local library, where there are lots of books to choose from! Find nearby libraries.

• A Pirate Alphabet; the ABCs of Piracy! by Anna Butzer & Chris Jevons
• Pirate Stew by Neil Gaiman; illustrated by Chris Riddell