Fun pirate & summer-themed “Eye Spy” activity to inspire early writing Encourages observation, vocabulary building, and communication skills Supports mark-making, captions, and simple sentence writing Ideal for EYFS / early years learners Perfect for continuous provision, small groups, or independent work Bright, engaging visuals to spark imagination and creativity Flexible resource adaptable for different ability levels Great for pirate topics, seaside themes, and end-of-term activities

(Created for The Night Pirates Literacy tree topic) Set sail on a swashbuckling literacy adventure with this engaging pirate-themed worksheet, designed to support EYFS phonics and early writing skills in the summer term. Perfect for sparking imagination, it encourages children to explore language through fun, meaningful activities linked to a pirate exploration theme. Supports EYFS phonics and literacy development, with a focus on initial sounds and early word building Encourages independent labelling of pirate-themed images to build confidence in writing Includes a simple writing prompt to inspire sentence creation and storytelling Ideal for summer term topics such as pirates, treasure hunts, and sea adventures Adaptable for a range of abilities, making it suitable for whole-class, group, or independent work Promotes fine motor skills through mark-making and early handwriting practice Can be used as part of continuous provision, literacy centres, or guided activities