Download the pirate ship template, print, and cut out the pieces you need.

Begin by gluing the red flag to the top portion of the shorter pole.

Next, glue the bucket below the red flag.

Position the skull and crossbones in the center of the sail and glue it in place.

Glue the wide flag to the top portion of the main pole.

Place the sail in the center of the main pole and glue it in place.

Now, glue the decks to the top portion of the ship.

Next, position the smaller pole to the top and back portion of the ship and glue it in place

Take the main mast and glue it in the center top portion of the ship.

Optionally, if you're not stapling this craft to a bulletin board, glue the popsicle stick to the back and center of the taller pole so it connects the pole to the ship. This will help keep it more stable and not flop over or rip.