Pirate Story Time – Everybody

Opening Song

Book: Monsters in the Briny by Lynn Becker, illustrated by Scott Brundage

Song: “If You’re a Pirate and You Know It”
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck. (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck. (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, then you’ll hear the sea winds blowin’.
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck. (swish, swish)

Additional verses:
If you’re a pirate and you know it, hoist the sails. (heave ho!)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, walk the plank. (splish, splash)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, say, “Ahoy!” (Ahoy!)
(Credit: Born Librarian blog)

Book: The Treasure of Pirate Frank by Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham, illustrated by Jez Tuya
Actions to do during the story:
Map (x), Sea (side-side), Island (circle), Mountains (shiver), Forest (monkey), Swamp (jump), Steps (march), Volcano (hands up), Tree (tree pose)

Puppet Rhyme: “Four Little Parrots”
One little parrot,
Singing I love you.
One more joins in,
Making them two.

Two little parrots,
Happy as can be.
One more joins in,
Making them three.

Three little parrots,
Looking for more.
One more joins in,
Making them four.

Four little parrots,
Up in a tree.
One flew away,
Then there were three.

Three little parrots,
Of green and yellow hue.
One flew away,
Then there were two.

Two little parrots,
Watch the setting sun.
Another flew away,
Then there was one!

He became a pirate,
Then there were none!

Song: “A Sailor Went to Sea/Hornpipe” – The Wiggles: You Make Me Feel Like Dancing

Song: “Take a Trip Out on the Sea” – The Wiggles: Splish, Splash, Big Red Boat!

Puppet Show: “Peg Leg Pup”

Closing Rhyme

Pirates and Parrots Story Time – Preschool

Opening Song

Book: Pirates Go to School by Corinne Demas, illustrated by John Manders

Pirates Go to School book cover

Puppets/Rhyme: Four Little Parrots

Song: “Captain Feathersword” – The Wiggles: Yummy Yummy

Flannel: Pirates wear patches

Pirates Wear Patches flannel

 Song: “A Sailor Went to Sea” – Music for Little People Choir: 101 Toddler Favorites

Book: Harold Finds a Voice by Courtney Dicmas

Song: If you’re a pirate and you know it
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, then you’ll hear the sea winds blowin’.
If you’re a pirate and you know it, swab the deck (swish, swish)

verses two and three
If you’re a pirate and you know it, walk the plank (stomp, stomp)
If you’re a pirate and you know it, say ahoy Ahoy! (with arm movement)
(Credit: Born Librarian blog)

Puppet Show: Peg Leg Pup

Closing Rhyme

Craft: Black paper pirate hats with parrots.

pirate preschool story time craft