Talk Like a Pirate Day celebrated with school activities and business promotions

International Talk Like a Pirate Day, observed on September 19, is being marked through various educational and commercial activities.

In educational settings, kindergarten classrooms are utilizing the theme for learning exercises. Activities include pirate-themed reading comprehension, phonics games involving treasure hunts, math exercises such as graphing and dice games, and art projects like handprint pirates and themed slime.

In the business sector, Junk Removal Phoenix, LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, is offering a promotion to celebrate the day. Customers who request service estimates using pirate terminology on September 19 are eligible for a 5 percent discount on residential or commercial junk removal jobs.