Aargh! Getting Ready for Pirate Day!

Last year Talk Like a Pirate Day snuck up on me - not this year!  I'm planning ahead!!

First up - a morning message to get the day started.  Students will solve the message using a secret pirate code.  I may put it on the Smartboard and solve as a class, but perhaps I'll print them each a copy.  Once I meet my new class I'll decide.  You can download a copy here for FREE.  :)

Then, we'll do some pirate talking with this YouTube video.  Students will have a chance to learn some pirate sayings.

I've created a new math activity that I think will become a go-to math station.  

I created my game board on a remnant two by four to resemble a plank, but paper would work too!  This race to the treasure game will have students trying to walk the plank.  It is easy to differentiate with dice, spinner or even a deck of cards.  The possibilities are endless once the game is created!  Really, who can resist these pirates?!?

You can find this activity HERE in my TPT store.

I'll also be using my Tens and Ones Mystery Picture for some place value practice that you can learn more about HERE.

Then there's this song for talking like a pirate ...

I have created a new Pinterest board to pin more ideas for Talk Like a Pirate Day.  You can follow me on that board HERE. 

Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day has been celebrated on September 19th since 2002?

As always, I'd love to give away 3 copies of my newest learning pack (Walk the Plank Math Game).  I'll send a copy to the first 3 people who leave a comment with their email on this post.

Pirate Doubles!

I have a confession ...lately when my Pirate Doubles math station sold I cringed.  I knew it was one of my earlier creations and knew it could be better.  So, today was the day...

Yo Ho Ho!  MUCH better!!!!

Students roll a dice, double the number and cover it on their card.  It sounds simple and should be but for some reason doubles are difficult for many.  Of course, an I can student instruction card is included to keep them on task and the entire pack is in color and black & white.  Do you have any girls who are not fond of pirates?  They'll love these ones - half are girls in pink!

This unit also matches my Tens and Ones Place Value Pirate Mystery Picture.

It's a busy day in bloggy land.  You'll find a couple of my products in a Valentine's Day giveaway over at I is For Inspire.  You can (and should!) enter the giveaway HERE.

Would you like a copy of my pirate activities?  I'll send a copy of BOTH to the first 5 people who comment on this post. :)

If you are a football fan enjoy the game today!

Ahoy Mateys!

Ahoy mateys!

First, congratulations for almost making it through the first week back!  Not an easy task!!!

Second, do your students like pirates?  Mine do and I think they'll go crazy over my latest mystery picture!
(You'd laugh if you knew how many attempts it took me to make this look like a pirate.  After each attempt I asked my daughter what she thought and I kept tweaking until I got her approval :)

Here's a little peek at the student pages.  I always copy the 2 pages together on an 11 X 17 paper.  They think it's 'cool' to work on a poster. :)

Just like my other tens and ones mystery pictures students need to figure out the number before they color.

6 tens 5 ones 65

I've posted this HERE at my TPT store and added it to my ever expanding bundle which now has 22 pictures.

I'd love to send a copy to the first 3 people who comment on this post.  I'm trying to think of an idea for my next mystery picture.  In your comment tell me one that you'd like to see.

Have a great day tomorrow - the weekend is almost here!!!!!!

Yo Ho Ho! Pirate Doubles

Is tomorrow really Monday?  The weekends go by way too fast!  I thought I would write a post before I get into the Sunday night routines. 

Have you seen my Pirate Doubles math work station on my TPT store?  My kiddos love pirates!

 

I have students work in pairs but included 4 playing cards just in case your groups are a little larger.  To play this game students roll one die, double the number and cover the number on their playing card.  I have included an I can... card to help build student independence.

I would love to give away a copy of my YoHoHo Pirate Doubles math work station to the first 2 followers who leave a comment. Don't forget your email !