Story Visuals and Activities for

There Was An Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map by Lucille Colandro

"There Was an Old Pirate Who Swallowed a Map" by Lucille Colandro follows a pirate who swallows a series of quirky items, like a map, gold, and a treasure chest, in her quest for treasure. With each item she swallows, the story builds with rhyming, humor, and a surprise ending, offering a playful twist on the classic "There Was an Old Lady".

Check out materials to use with this piratey book: 

Vocabulary

Review vocabulary found in the story. 

Play with the pirate vocabulary.

Comprehension

VIsual cards support askig questions as needed. Tuck in a book and ask questions along the way. Show visual is student needs added support. 

Sequencing

Follow along with the sequence of the items as you read with this fun treasure map. 

Sequence the Story details. 

Retelling

Retell the story with props. You can cut out the Old Lady's mouth and feed her the items as you retell the story. 

Alphabet Knowledge

P is for Pirate! Laminate this mat and use with playdough or dry erase markers. 

Play with P words as you read. What words can you find that begin with P? 

Reading

Match the words to the picture. 

Writing

Write the pirate words from the story. 

What was your favorite part? 
   

Write your own Pirate tale. 

Fine Motor Fun

Cut out a pirate badge. 

Cut or trace the lines. 

Pirate Talk

Talk like a pirate. Try using pirate phrases throughout the day. 

Use pirate theme to work on articulation. 

Pirate Math

Use pirate themed items for counting and addition activities. 

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