Pirats Don't GoT0 KINDERGARTEN! - Event Kit - Back-to-School

Aug 28, 2026

Pirates-themed back-to-school event kit supporting children ages 4–7 as they transition from pirate-style Pre-K into a space-themed Kindergarten. Includes marketing and sharing materials like an event poster and suggested calendar copy, classroom decorations such as “Ahoy” pennants, and hands-on activities including pirate/space pirate tattoo templates, headbands, flags, spyglasses, and a space pirate rocket. Also provides family take-away guidance to ease school jitters.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLifestyle

FormatPDF

Pages21

Reading Time32 min

AccessFree to download

About the Kit

About the Book

About the Author & Illustrator

Preparing for the Activities

Sharing the Event

Decorating: Ahoy Kindergarten Pennants

Activity: Pirate (And Space Pirate) Tattoos

Activity: Pirate (And Space Pirate) Headband

BACK to SCHOOL EVENT KITPirates四ont GoT0 KINDERGARTEN! A picture book by Lisa Robinson &illustrated by Eda Kaban (Two Lions) # Pirats Don't GoT0 KINDERGARTEN! ## ABOUt THE KIT Emma,who loved her pirate-themed Pre-K classroom,is quitereluctant to move up to Kindergarten,where the classroom theme isSpace.This kit was designed forlibrarians,educators,and parents who are looking for a piratical (or space piratical)way to soothethe back-to-school jitters.Best for ages 4-7. The kit contains: —Marketing:Event poster and suggested calendar copy—Preparation:Step-by-step suggestions—Decorations:Pennants—Activity:Tattoo Template —Activity:Pirate (And Space Pirate)Headband—Activity:Pirate(And Space Pirate)Flag—Activity:Pirate Spyglass—Activity:Space Pirate Rocket —Family Take-Away:How to Help Your Child Transitionto Kindergarten and Beyond ## ABOUt THE BOOK Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten! by Lisa RobinsonIllustrated by Eda KabanPublished by Two LionsISBN-13:9781542092753Age Range:4-7Years Pirate Emmais about to start kindergarten!But Emma's not sosure she’s ready for a new captain and crew.Especially sinceCap’n Chu—the roughest,toughest,awesomest preschool cap’never—is right down the hall.So Emma decides to head back tothe preschool ship to see if she can stir up a mutiny againstkindergarten!Is that what she really wants?Or does she justmiss her beloved Cap’n Chu?Batten down the hatches,mateys,because the first day of school is going to be stormy! “Kaban's illustrations perfectly capture Emma's defiance, sadness,and acceptance with sincerity and humor.Robinson's fun-to-read text is chock-full of piratelingo and hear...Warning:The super cool pirate and space-themed classrooms may make both childrenand adults wish they could attend this school...A fun and raucous ride with great pirate lingo thatreminds readers that change isn't bad,but it can be challenging."—School LibraryJournal Based on the picture book Pirates Don't Goto Kindergarten!by Lisa Robinson andillustratedby Eda Kaban (Two Lions).Kit created by CuriousCityDPW.com.Images Eda Kaban. # Pirats Don't GoT0 KINDERGARTEN! ## ABOUT THE AUTHOR &ILLUSTRATOR Lisa Robinson was born in Kampala,Uganda,to volunteers ofthe Peace Corps who later became world-traveling diplomats.When she was a child,her family moved frequently,so books became her bestfriends.She now works as a psychiatrist and writer.She holds an MFA in creative writing for youngpeople from Lesley University.Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten!is her debut picture book,and she hasmore books forthcoming,including Pippa's Night Parade,illustrated by Lucy Fleming.She lives inMassachusetts with her scientist husband,two daughters,and three cats.Learn more about Lisa atWww.author-lisa-robinson.com. Eda Kaban was born and raised in Turkey with a great passion for drawing,reading,and monkey bars.She has traveled the globe wearing a backpack slightly larger than herself.Her travels brought her to theStates where she studied illustration.Her work can be seen in a variety of picture books andpublications.When she is not drawing,you can find her climbing some rocks,or biking the hills of theBay Area.She currently resides in Oakland happily with her husband and their two Siamese cats,wherethey continually water their plants too much.Learn more about Eda at http://edakabanstudio.com. ## PREPARING FOR THE ACTIVITIES You will,of course,create yourown grand event or classroom activity!Following are simply suggestedways to prepare for an event or classroom experience. Locate a copy of the picture book Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten by Lisa Robinson and illustratedby Eda Kaban (Two Lions). ## SHARING THE EVENT If you list your events in print or online,here is some textthat may assist you: School,Ho!Emma is not ready to give upher piratical pre-Kclassroom—orherformer teacher,Cap’n Chu.Will she lead amutinyagainst Kindergarten or accept her new Kindergarten'sspace captain?We will be reading the pict

FAQs

What is the purpose of this Pirates-themed event kit for Kindergarten?

It helps soothe back-to-school jitters by using pirate (and space pirate) themes to support children moving into a space-themed Kindergarten classroom.

What materials does the kit include for event planning and classroom decoration?

It provides marketing copy and an event poster, step-by-step preparation suggestions, decoration pennants, and multiple printable/ready-to-use activity components.

Which age range is this kit designed for?

The kit is best for ages 4–7, supporting children around the Pre-K to Kindergarten transition.

Aug 28, 2026

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