Does your child love all things pirate?
Then, get ready to set sail on a crafting adventure with our collection of pirate crafts for kids!
Whether they’re crafting their very own pirate hats or creating maps to hidden treasures, these fun crafts will keep them entertained while teaching valuable skills like fine motor coordination and creative thinking.
Check out the crafty ideas below and watch your little pirates’ eyes light up with excitement! Also, be sure to check out all of our summer crafts for kids for more boredom busters!
Pirate Themed Crafts
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Got some spare card stock? Let the kids trace their hands and add a googly eye and an eye patch. They will have so much fun making pirates and perfect for a crafty afternoon!
This one’s a hit! Kids can transform toilet paper rolls into pirates with bright construction paper and a free template, all while improving their fine motor skills and creativity.
Need a cute craft that’s also educational? Kids can make pirate monkeys, enhancing their scissor skills and refining their fine motor skills. There’s also a black and white version for them to color!
With just some coffee and paper, your children can create a treasure map that looks straight out of a pirate's chest. It's a simple yet exciting craft that promises hours of fun.
Keep the kids busy with this fun craft. They will use paper plates to make pirates, painting the plates for their pirate’s skin color and adding their own unique touches. It’s the perfect arts and crafts combo!
Looking for a cute and beneficial craft? Your kids will enjoy making pirate puppets from popsicle sticks enhances their fine motor skills, boosts communication for imaginative storytelling, and keeps them entertained for hours!
This craft is a hit with kids! They will enjoy making it using paper bags, bandanas, and acrylic paint, all while enhancing their creativity, hand-eye coordination, and boosting their communication skills as they play and tell stories.
Inspired by the Brixham Pirate Festival, these pirate puppet printables offer loads of room for kids to add their own extras. They’ll enjoy using their imagination in art, craft, and role play.
Treasure hunt ready! With salt dough and a little creativity, kids can make their own pirate coins. They will love flattening the dough and adding pirate imprints for authentic-looking treasure.
Your kids will love transforming cardboard tubes into pirates and parrots using patterned crepe paper and bright green paper. This craft enhances their creativity and fine motor skills.
Kids will love building and decorating a pirate ship from cardboard, newspaper, and paper mache paste. With some paint and fabric, it becomes a cherished keepsake and a source of endless fun.
These aren’t just any pirate puppets! Kids use white paper bags and gold glitter paper stock to make their own glittery pirate puppets, perfect for imaginative play and storytelling.
Perfect for preschool and elementary kids, this easy pirate craft uses basic supplies. Children will love cutting out shapes and drawing faces, all while boosting their creativity and fine motor skills.
Planning a pirate costume or just a fun craft project? Kids can create their own pirate hook with a paper cup, pipe cleaner, and aluminum foil. It’s simple and exciting!
Throwing a pirate party? Kids can make their own treasure chest favor boxes with just glue and a ruler and put some pirate gift themes inside the box. They are the perfect touch for any pirate celebration!
Have your kids grab a package of strawberries and repurpose the container to make adorable pirate treasure chest favor boxes. Perfect for adding a special touch to pirate parties or classroom activities.
Got some Mason jar lids? Let the kids make a pirate compass with jute twine and metal brads. It’s a great activity for learning directions and enhancing their crafting abilities.
This craft lets kids turn recycled cardboard into pirate coins painted with acrylic gold paint. It’s an eco-friendly and fun activity that boosts their creativity.
With a paper cup, recycled cardboard, and some aluminum foil, your kids can make their very own pirate hook. It’s a fantastic craft for Pirate-themed parties or just a fun way to spend an afternoon getting creative together.
Need a way to help your children unwind? This pirate sensory bottle uses Elmer’s glue and water. Lets your kids explore a pirate world in a calm and soothing way. It’s perfect for quiet time or sensory play.
How about turning an egg carton into a pirate treasure chest? It’s an easy and fun craft painted with gold paint nad decorated with sequins. It’s for toddlers and preschoolers, perfect for all their imaginative play adventures.
Which craft do you think would be a simple way to keep your little pirates entertained? Share your thoughts below!
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