I was trying to develop some ideas about how to present "Talk Iike a Pirate Day" to my lower ESL classes - those learning English or needing more support. I came across a video using the alphabet to teach about pirates using simple English and my Talk Like A Pirate resource, Pirate Alphabet, was developed. I hope you like it. The big idea is to print out the pages, and make them into fun flash cards. I have included a presentation explaining the 31 different ways you can use these flashcards in the classroom to help your children expand their vocabulary and improve their memory skills. In addition, I have added some creative writing prompts for a fun set of English lessons. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different objects being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the images to make an interesting, eye-catching Pirate Alphabet display. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different pirate related objects. The students can then discuss if they can think of other pirate related objects starting with this lesson. The images could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

I was thinking on how I could promote talk like a pirate day and I put together a set of flashcards about pirates, organised by the alphabet. While the words are based on an alphabet song, the development of the flashcards is unrelated to owners of the original video, which is included in the PowerPoint. I have added a second presentation to explain 31 different ways you could use these photo flashcards in the classroom. I have also added some pirate writing prompts to encourage your class to do a little creative writing. You could look at it directly as a presentation and repeat the letters together. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Pirate Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into different Pirate activities. The students can then discuss what they think about each word. Can they think of a better pirate word? The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Want to teach the alphabet using Halloween images? This is a great set of resources for anyone wanting to buy a low cost Halloween alphabet. I have added a set of Halloween themed worksheets about the numbers and alphabet. I also added a presentation which shows you 31 different ways this teaching resource could be used in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the slides. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about the Halloween Alphabet. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them into the correct order. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

Are you teaching counting to 10? This Halloween counting presentation is great fun. The first half of the presentation is with the numbers in order. Then I mixed up the numbers and so the children can count them all again. As well as teaching the students to count in order and then out of order, I have also included a set of Halloween Themed writing and counting worksheets to use in the class. I have also added a PowerPoint presentation explaining 31 different teaching activities you could use these picture flashcard for. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different numbers being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Counting to 10. The students could also take the laminated photos and sort them from the smallest to the biggest. The students can then discuss what they think the answer is if they add 2 cards together. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.

You can use these number and alphabet writing worksheets. It is a great fun set of worksheets. A great way to tie into Halloween activities. I have also added 31 different ways you could use these teaching resources in your classroom. You could look at it directly as a presentation and discuss the different items being shown in each of the photos. You could print off and laminate the photos to make an interesting, eye-catching display about Halloween Writing and Couting Sheets. The students could also take the laminated photos and images and sort them into the correct numerical and alphabetical order. The photos could also be used as prompts for creative writing, factual writing or descriptive writing.