Review: Clued In Kids (Pirate Treasure Hunt Clue Pad)

We had so much fun with the Pirate Treasure Hunt by Clued in Kids.  We used it recently at a party for my son’s birthday/baptism and had lots of kids over.  I thought this would be a perfect time to hide his gifts and set up the Pirate Treasure Hunt!
It was SOOO Easy!  It took very little prep, only a few minutes to set up too!  The card tells you where to hid the clue, most places are inside (though a few were outdoors, like near a bike, in the mailbox).  There is a line to put names on each card (for each kid in attendance, so each has a chance to solve the clue, and eliminates squabbling). 
The kids ran all around the house finding these clues and had so much fun!
The only complaint I got was from my 9yo cousin (She has Asperger’s) and she was said “Jenny, the treasure hunt was fun and all, but I was really hoping for the treasure to be gold and jewels!”  Maybe next time! 

We had 6 kids participating in the hunt, but it can be done with 1-10 kids, ages 4+ (Younger kids may need assistance, as reading and sometimes writing is involved).  This hunt came in a printed pad, pages were easily ripped off and put in the designated places.  All places were common household places that majority of homes would have (though some may not, such as a bike, a washing machine, a mailbox, near markers, etc…)
This would be lots of fun for any playdate or party with young children, or simply as a family activity. 
There are many different themes to choose from (stay tuned for another review in October for this company with some different themed hunts).  This particular theme (Pirates) is available for $8.99. Some hunts are printable and some (like this one) come already printed. 
Easily add this hunt to your pirate themed study or party!  What a fun way to celebrate International Talk Like A Pirate Day this week!!
Disclaimer:  I received a free copy of this product in exchange for my honest review.  I was not required to write a positive review, nor was I compensated in any other way.  All opinions I have expressed are my own or those of my family.  I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Regulations.

Poppins Book Nook–Pirates!! (with Giveaway)

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Workboxes and FREE Printables

More Pirate Books, Movies and Apps!

GIVEAWAY!!

I’m so excited to be able to provide the prize for this months giveaway!!  Check it out!

Poppins Book Nook Pirate Plunder Giveaway! Every month the Poppins Book Nook group will be offering readers a chance to win a brand new storybook or product that ties in with our theme for the month. This month weare partnering with Jennifer Altman an Usborne consultant to bring one lucky entrant a chance to win a copy of either the Pirate's Handbook(recommended for 8 years old and up) or Pirate Stories for Little Children (recommended for ages under 8 years old)books. One of these books is sure to add to your pirate fun!

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A is for Aaaarrrgh!–Weekly Wrapup

 

So we have been having a lot of FUN talking about pirates over the last 2 weeks. 

You can find our original workboxes post with FREE pirate printables HERE

Books we read:

(Books 1-5)

      

On the Kindle: Pirates and Buccaneers: A Pirates Book For Kids -Learn About Buccaneers, Pirate Treasure,Pirate History & Lore, the Pirate Flag, Pirate Ships and much more!  

Movies we watched:

Some episodes of Jake and the Never land Pirates – Netflix Streaming
The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything -Veggie Tales – Netflix Streaming

Treasure Island (1987) – Hulu Plus

Time Warp Trio- The NOT So Jolly Roger – Discovery Education Streaming
Reading Rainbow – The Secret Shortcut – Discovery Education Streaming

Pirate iOS Apps:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pirates-real-cartoon-videos/id666859715?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pirates-treasure-memo-game/id449449296?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pirate-ph.d.-full-edition/id467479434?mt=8

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jakes-never-land-pirate-school/id526590469?mt=8

More Pirates:

Pirates Pinterest Board

Pirate Field Trip

Weekly Workboxes–Pirates–Arrrgh! (Free Printables)

 

First off FREE Pirate Math Printables!!  An adding mat and counting cards, just add Gold Doubloons or Pennies….
The other printables used with this unit (unless otherwise indicated) came from 2 Teaching Mommies Pirate Unit.

 

Sensory Table – Sand, Rocks, Toy Pirates, and buried treasure (gold doubloons, golden necklaces and jewels).  It looked nicer when I first set it up, but the kids got into it before I took a picture! 

Pirate Potato Head

Matching uppercase and lowercase letters.  I got this from Teacher’s Notebook (FREE download).  There are other matching options, like lowercase to lowercase and beginning sounds.  I already had these round letter magnets from the Letter of the Week curriculum (from Confessions of a Homeschooler), I have them on magnets, but you could put them on milk caps (or other round items).

Counting cards with gold doubloons

Magnet page from 2 Teaching Mommies

Adding doubloons- roll dice and place that many doubloons in gold coin (do twice), then add them and place correct number in treasure chest OR pick a number, count the doubloons and divide them between the gold coins to make a problem.

Shadow matching from 2 Teaching Mommies

Size sequence from 2 Teaching Mommies

Pirate spelling from 2 Teaching Mommies

Counting clip cards from 2 Teaching Mommies

Pattern cards from 2 Teaching Mommies (I cut the pattern demo strips shorter so that he can finish the pattern on his own without copying)

Tweezing for treasures – jewels under the sand, tweeze and place in bucket.  Hand broom is for cleaning up sand messes.

 

I also have a few prewriting pages from 2 Teaching Mommies, and some cut and color worksheets from Enchanted Learning (membership required).  For my oldest, I printed out several of their spelling, following directions, etc pirate themed worksheets and made a packet.  For him this is just a ‘fun week’, he will only be completing the packet, reading time and math.  Other subjects are on hold. 

 

We are also listening to Treasure Island Book/CD and will be watching several pirate themed shows/movies.  The week will end with a Pirate ship cruise with Hawaii Pirate Adventures!! 

We will also be decorating our own wooden pirate treasure chests!

Items used for this unit:

and pirate treasure items from your local dollar store (or equivalent)!

 

Will post what we read and watch in our WRAP UP!

 

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