Webster's Corners
Library/Learning Centre and Fine Arts
Welcome to our new Library page!
New Library Program
For questions and to send your answers, contact Ms. Blom - karen_blom@sd42.ca
Not So Jolly Roger
Activity 1
Draw a picture of Black Beard according to the description in the story.
Activity 2
Watch and learn these magic tricks. Perform one.
*Instead of cutting the crayons in the first demo, break the crayons to make them shorter.
Blackbeard loves treasure! So does Foxybeard. Find out where he hid his treasure by completing this maze.
There will be new stories, continuation of stories, and activities added every week.
Have Fun!
Pirate Talk for this week:
"Shiver me timbers!"
Meaning - An expression of shock or surprise
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"Maties"
Meaning - Friends
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What Am I?
I sit on a pirate’s shoulder,
And don’t ever fly away.
The funniest thing about me
Is that I repeat what you say.
Answer: Parrot
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This item contains shiny things.
You’ll have to wait to find out what.
It’s what you’ll end up digging up.
Once you’ve found the X that marks the spot.
Answer: Treasure Chest
Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship
Supplies: (be creative if you don’t have the exact supplies)
Jumbo Popsicle Sticks {body of the boat, as well as the flag pole}
Regular Sized Popsicle Sticks {the flag and sides of the ship}
Large Skull Paper Punch (or draw a skull stencil)
· School Glue
· Red/Black/Brown Craft Paint
· Paint Brushes
· White Cardstock
Directions:
1. First assemble the base of your ship by gluing together a basic popsicle stick frame/fence {5 jumbo sticks laid next to each other and two regular size popsicle sticks, one on each side, to anchor everything together}
2. Next glue down the jumbo popsicle stick to the center of the boat to create the flag pole. Finish it off by gluing six popsicle sticks in a line, to create a flag from the flag pole. Set it all aside to let it dry completely.
3. Now grab your paint and add your personal touches. Set aside to let it dry completely.
4. Once dry, grab your white cardstock and punch/cut out a pirate skull design from it.
5. To finish off the Popsicle Stick Pirate Ship craft, have student glue the cardstock piece in the center of the flag.
Q. What's a pirate's favourite subject in school?
A. Arrrrt!!
Q: What lies at the bottom of the ocean and twitches?
A: A nervous wreck.
Contributed by Allan
Q: What did the ocean say to the pirate?
A: Nothing, it just waved.
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Q: Where do you take a sick pirate ship?
A: To the dock.
Recipes
2. Treasure Island
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- Segment oranges
- Cut 2 bananas into slices
- With help, peel and cut into wedges kiwi fruit.
- Arrange on a plate.
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Recipes
1. Apple Boats
- Cut and core an apple into 8 equal pieces (1/8).
- Slice and cut cheese into squares.
- Attach cheese sail to apple boat with a toothpick.
Craft
Pirate Spy Glass
http://jessicascoupons.com/pirate-week-make-your-own-spy-glass/
Supplies: (be creative if you don’t have the exact supplies)
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Paper cup
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Empty Toilet Tissue Cardboard Roll
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Empty Cardboard Roll from Tin Foil (Plastic wrap, etc)
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Paint (ex. Black & Light Blue)
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Clear Plastic (from plate or disposable container)
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Decoration: (optional)
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Marker
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Scissors
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Ribbon/Rope
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Glue
Directions:
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Paint the outside of the cardboard your color of choice (and then the inside).
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Once dry you will want to slice a “X” shape into the bottom of your cup so you can insert the roll from the tin foil (the longest tube).
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Next you will glue the toilet tissue tube onto the cup. Allow to dry.
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Then decorate as desired.
Q: Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet?
A: Because they can spend years at C.
Contributed by Allan
The Wreckers
(Appropriate for grades 6+)
Read Along
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If you escape from the Pirate's Curse, tell me what the treasure is. (Optional)