A high quality printable pirate name generator designed by artist Douglas Thompson for KS1/2 groups. The name generator uses authentic actual and mythical pirate names and takes special care to make sure that the names are culturally diverse and representative. The resource is great fun to use and empowering to all pupils. This name generator has been used successfully in workshops in several schools in Yorkshire.

This is a drama play resource for 6+. A theatre role-play half mask printable template. I have provided colour and Black and White templates in this download. You will need glue, backing card and elastic or string to finish. Half masks are great as they allow the performer to speak when they are playing a character. I have chosen a fun Zombie mask as children have encountered these characters through modern video games and it has become an engaging avatar. An ideal Halloween resource. Kids tend to love the gruesome. I have kept the them cartoon based and comical. Most youngsters will colour this mask in and immediately adopt the character as they walk around the space. Its a good chance to talk about how body language conveys character.

This original paper mask design is a great creative activity as well as a fun fact-sheet about butterflies. We developed this as a creative community resource to engage children from 6 up in creativity, use of fine motor skills, mini beasts and awareness of our natural environment with the possibility for extension of these themes through drama based story telling . You will need: Coloured pencils / felt tips Glue to paste design onto some recycled card Elastic or string

An original spinning bicycle wheel windmill. Great for an engaging way to discover forces.

A visual resource to inspire role-play and story making. Where should the Pirates land? How will the pirates find their treasure? Will they cross the desert, climb the mountains or march across the marshes?

Honorary Pirate Certificate quality printable certificate with room for pupils chosen pirate name. Designed by artist Douglas Thompson.

A high quality printable pirate wanted poster template designed by artist Douglas Thompson for KS1/2 groups. The poster contains structured space for a self portrait (photo or drawing) and cues for creative writing titles: "Wanted for..." and "Last seen" to prompt discussion and topic engagement.