We have become pirate fans this past month.
There is a show on Disney Junior called Jake and the Neverland Pirates. We haven’t actually watched an entire show, but there are two pirate musicians that go by the names of Sharky and Bones who show up in animated form in each episode. Then between shows the two show up in their live-action forms, and perform an original song. This is the part we watch (or just youtube over and over again)! They have catchy little pirate-themed tunes that we like to dance and singalong to.
Here is one of our favorites:
And another favorite:
Ironically, Sharky and Bones are played by Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson who were members of a family-oriented “pirate rock” band in Portland, Oregon. We LIVE in Portland, Oregon!!!! Why am I just now discovering these guys? I wish I would have known about them before they became big Disney stars and were performing their local concerts. ARGGGGHHH!!
So my boys have pirate hats that I found at Target for $2 each. And then when I was looking at my leftover pool noodle pieces from my latest craft project (pool noodle tic tac toe), I thought, hey, these would make great telescopes!
They are super simple to make and so much fun to role play with! I mentioned before, that pool noodles cut like butter. So I took a 12″ piece of pool noodle (you can buy these at the Dollar Store) and a 2″ round cookie cutter, and twisted the cookie cutter into one end of the noodle.
When it couldn’t go any father, I used a bread knife to cut the outside part of the noodle off. Make sure you cut it where the cookie cutter sits. The cookie cutter will stop the knife from cutting any deeper than needed.
I kept twisting and cutting until I had about a 3″ inches of skinny noodle sticking out.
Debbiedoo's says
Oh what a cutie, and what a cute idea. Glad you linked up to the pool noodle party. Do you mind adding our link so others can find the party too. It has been fun seeing all the unique uses of a noodle.
Repeat Crafter Me says
Thanks for the reminder Debbie! I had the link on my Tic Tac Toe post, but forgot to add it to this one. Done and Done!
Ben Baker says
You can also invite your friends to these pool parties.
Lorie K says
So creative! My little guy would love this!
homeschooljewelrymom says
What a cute idea!
Blessings,
Kate
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
This is so cool!!! My guy is almost 16, but I can imagine he would have LOVED something like this. It's great!!! Thanks so much for sharing =)
Beth (www.livinglifeintentionally.blogspot.com) says
This is AWESOME!!! What a fun idea – my son is going to LOVE making this!! Thanks so much for linking it up to TGIF – I will be featuring this next week on TGIF =-)
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Crafty Mischief says
Great idea! I have some little pirate lovers at my house that would love a telescope!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says
Such a cute idea!
Keitha says
So cool! I know many little pirates who will love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
The Monko says
that is totally awesome. my son is currently obsessed with telescopes – which is funny because he can't say the word properly yet. And he'd love this, but pool noodles in the UK aren't hollow. They are solid. I will have to keep looking to see if I can find one. Although I did notice that foam pipe lagging at the hardware store is hollow. that might work. Thanks for the great tut
reFresh reStyle says
My grandsons would love this! Thanks for sharing at our linky party!
Debbie
Kate says
OMG! I love this or should I say my son will as soon as I make him one, it might even top my pool noodle craft on his list of favorites. Thanks! http://www.ramblingsfromutopia.com/2012/04/diy-pool-noodle-race-track.html
-Kate
Carrie says
What a great idea!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
Four Marrs and One Venus says
Oh my- these are PERFECT!!! You are So Good girl!! Love this idea!
Julie E says
Om my goodness. My boys are going to love me a million times more when I make these spyglasses! I love having you at Wednesday Whatsits and all the cool stuff you share each week. I'm giving you the versatile blogger award.
http://whitelightsonwednesday.blogspot.com/2012/06/award-time.html
Marilyn Clark says
OMG Sarah, this is AWESOME!!! You are so incredibly clever! 😀
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lisa says
I will have to keep looking to see if I can find one. Although I did notice that foam pipe lagging at the hardware store is hollow. that might work. which is funny because he can’t say the word properly yet. And he’d love this, but pool noodles in the UK aren’t hollow. They are solid. I will have to keep looking to see if I can find one.switch
Kelly says
Childhood is a time of continuous development of the child, his knowledge of the environment. Useful educational toys – children’s telescopes and microscopes – will help to make this period more interesting and productive. They will allow the baby to find answers to various questions, thereby giving an impetus to self-development. I read how to choose my first telescope here – https://fivelittledoves.com/lifestyle/how-to-choose-your-first-telescope-7-tips/.
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John says
It’s a fun way to encourage imaginative play, especially for kids. You can add details like paper towel roll “lenses” and decorate it to make it look more like a telescope. Enjoy your stargazing adventure!
John says
It’s a fun way to encourage imaginative play, especially for kids. You can add details like paper towel roll “lenses” and decorate it to make it look more like a telescope. Enjoy your stargazing adventure!
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