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Pirate Day / Tea-Stained Treasure Maps

Tea-Stained Treasure Maps

Children age paper with cold tea, crumple and tear the edges, then draw an island with an X. Art and storytelling combined.

How to run it

  1. Dab cold tea over paper with sponges.
  2. Let dry, then crumple and tear the edges.
  3. Draw an island with landmarks.
  4. Mark an X where treasure is buried.

You will need

  • paper
  • cold tea bags
  • sponges
  • markers
Make it easier or harderPre-stain paper for younger children; older children can add a map key and compass.
SafetyUse cold tea only.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 5Children plan and tell stories through drawing.

Fits these theme days

Pirate DayTreasure Hunters DayArt Attack DayTime Travellers Day

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