Pirate Day

     

We did a little something this summer called 'Pirate Day'.  Lolly (Karen), Aunt Jill, and I planned and prepared throughout the year for an all out themed summer day of play for our little ones on Lake George. Our pirates ranged in age from the oldest at 7 years old and the youngest at 1 year 7 months old. Here's a glimpse into our day via our schedule:

Presentation of Pirate Day ( a surprise to the children )  - a monologue presented in character by yours truly. It's on video but for right now, to keep my embarrassment down, that is where it is going to stay.

Wardrobe - new stripped shirts, cut head scarves, belts, handmade earrings and eye-patches.

Arts and Crafts - Individualized pirate coloring books and adult made telescopes for the children to paint.

Games and Storytime - Backyardigans treasure board-game and book about pirates throughout history.

Snack - Pirates Booty (Pirate Booty Puffs) and Canon Balls (cheese balls)

Treasure Hunt - The children were handed a hand-drawn treasure map. They each chose an adult to accompany them and they were off. One on foot, one on a bike, and two by boat.

Booty - With treasure in hand it was time to go through their loot and enjoy their splendors.

Lunch - Aaaarrrr-tichoke dip, Fish sticks, fruit and veggies.

Snack - The adults and children iced sugar cookies with a smiling pirate face :)

Activity- Walk the Plank - where the children had to walk the plank and jump in the lake! Thanks Amy Jenkins for the Plank!

Other items - pirate puzzles, storybooks, and decorating their Treasure Hunt Booty boxes.
The Finale - Pirate Mini Golf - in character we all headed out to mini golf at Pirates Cove and had a blast with playing and laughing topped off with a visit to our favorite ice cream parlor.

Even though this took place over a month ago it lives in the children's minds like it was yesterday and they yearn for it again as early as tomorrow!