Find Treasure with Pirate “i” The Guy!
All Hands on Deck!
Yo Ho Ho Matey’s! This activity is something the entire family can get involved with. Gather up the crew, weigh anchor and hoist the mizzen! That’s fancy pirate speak for let’s get this ship sailing!
Pillage the craft cabinet in ye house, here is what ye need:
- Construction paper
- Markers, colored pencils, crayons or paint
- Something to bury as your treasure (be sure it’s ok with your parents)
- Download your treasure map below, or get creative and make your own
To begin this activity you’ll want to create a pirate holding a treasure map just like the example above. Get creative with your pirate!
Next, it’s time to bury your treasure! Find an item, with your parents permission, to hide. Draw clues along the way.
Now, let’s add in the fun part. Document your journey as a pirate in your journal.
- What is your pirate name?
- What is the name of your ship?
- Who is your buccaneer (sidekick)?
- Where did your journey to find the buried treasure lead you?
- What problem(s) did you have?
We can’t wait to see what ye create during ye pirate adventure, hearties! Be sure to share your map and story with us by tagging @iWRITElit and using the hashtag #iWRITEathome.
This free creative writing activity was made possible thanks in part to the support of the Pi Beta Phi Foundation.
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