Pirate Tales Storytime Kit Cover Sheet For the Presenter

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1 Pirate Tales Storytime Kit Cover Sheet For the Presenter The following storyhour program was designed for the 2010 Make a Splash Summer Library Program. This program is intended primarily for older preschoolers and early grades (4-6-year olds). We ve included a few suggestions just for slightly older children adapt for the group you have attending. This storytime program emphasizes vocabulary-building. Be prepared to explain any uncommon words in the books you choose. You don t have to read the asides to the parents and caregivers word-for-word, but try to include the information in your own words. The information that is just for the presenter is in italics so don t read that text. The general outline of our storytime is: I. Opening Rhyme II. Welcome/Introductory Comments III. Book IV. Story Rhyme/Skill-Building Activity V. Book (or two if time permits) VI. Song VII. Closing Rhyme There are unique opening and closing rhymes for this storytime. Feel free to substitute ones that you are familiar with. Repeating some of the familiar songs and rhymes used in previous storytimes is better than introducing all new ones. (For example, you may wish to select a set of opening, closing and quieting rhymes to repeat throughout your Summer Library Program.) We have provided links to some props that we think will be helpful. You might prepare copies of songs and rhymes in large print to help the adults join in. Craft ideas and take-home materials are offered at the end.

2 Pirate Tales Opening Rhyme with Flannelboard One fish Two fish Red fish Blue fish Big fish Small fish Fat fish Tall fish Brown fish Green fish Nice fish Mean fish This one has a pirate hook This one wants to read a book Say! Let s all take a look! Repeat several times using flannelboard pieces as the children settle in. You might omit some verses or add your own. After saying the same rhyme at several storytimes, the children will know it by heart. We ve used a version of this rhyme based on the beginning of the book by Dr. Seuss in all of the storytime kits for the 2010 Summer Library Program. In other storytime programs the last verse will be different. Alternate Opening Rhyme (Probably best used with slightly older children you may need to explain a few expressions as noted.) Ahoy there mateys. ( Ahoy means hello ) All hands on deck. The time for tales is nigh. ( nigh means near) We re about to weigh anchor for storytime. ( weigh anchor = leave port) And believe me that s no lie.

3 So avast ye mateys (explain that this means to pay attention) And listen close To what I have to tell. It might shiver yer timbers or raise a smile (explain or show by your expression that this means to be scared) As we ride the ocean s swell. Book Start right out with your favorite pirate book that is appropriate for the age group. Some suggestions are: This Little Pirate by Philemon Sturges; Do Pirates Take Baths? By Kathy Tucker; Edward and the Pirates by David McPhail, How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long. To the caregivers: There are lots of fun ways to teach the letters of the alphabet and the sounds they make. Don t drill your child if he doesn t enjoy it. Try making a game of it instead. The following rhyme is an example. Arnold Was a Pirate You might have heard that pirates love to use the expression ARRR! Arr is also what we call this letter (hold up large letter R). Please help me say this rhyme by joining in with the ar sounds whenever you hear them. I will hold up this pirate picture to help you know when to join in. Print out a pirate picture and attach to a stick to make it easy to hold up at the right times. Greatly exaggerate and draw out the ar sounds! Arnold was a pirate He sailed far and wide He had a large and dark ship That skimmed o er the tide. With a feather in his hat And a headscarf on his head

4 He had the North Star for a guide And a hammock for a bed. With a sharp knife in his boot And a parrot on his arm He d sail for the South Seas Where it s nice and warm. Now, Arnold and his crew Sailed wide and far. They never had a party Though he played an old guitar. Their cargo was all gold coins And sparkling silver, too. And when the hold was filled up Arnold s voyage was through. Swing the yardarm! He would bark. Set the sail! He d shout. All hands on the quarter deck And bring the ship about. Come on now, me hearties Let s take our booty home. I ve seen enough of shark s fins And endless ocean foam. Encourage the children to think of other words with the arrr sound, too. (Car, jar, barn, cigar, park, march, etc.). Book Enjoy reading another favorite pirate book (or 2 if time permits!). -4-

5 Song-- I ve Been Sailing on the Ocean (To the tune of I ve Been Working on the Railroad ) I ve been sailing on the ocean All the livelong day I ve been sailing on the ocean Just to pass the time away Can you hear the pirates calling? They re chasing us as we roam. Can you hear the captain shouting? Time to head for home. Good wind won t you blow Good wind won t you blow Good wind won t you blow Us ho-o-ome? Repeat There are pirates on the ocean with big ships There are pirates on the ocean I know There are pirates on the ocean with big ships When the high winds blow. (They re singing...) Fie, fi, fiddly i o Fie, fi, fiddly i o-o-o Fie, fi, fiddly i o As long as the high winds blow. Closing Rhyme You might want to pull a small towel out of your box or basket of props. Touch each body part as you say the rhyme. Dry your ears Dry your nose Dry your fingers

6 Dry your toes Now our storytime is through I had fun sharing books with you! Crafts: We like the idea of providing a craft at the end of storyhour. Something simple is fine. This gives parents a chance to visit and it reinforces what the children learned. This also provides an opportunity for parents to browse your collection of brochures and so on. If you have older siblings who regularly tag along, be sure to provide extra materials for them as well. Ideas from the 2010 Cooperative Summer Library Program manual: Pirate Face craft from p. 150 and Pirate s Pet Parrot, p. 151 and 164. Pirate Hat, p. 151 and 165. Online Craft:: Newspaper Pirate Hats (directions for making)