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This pirate-themed word matching worksheet helps kids connect written words to their pictures! Kids will draw a line from each pirate-themed word — like steering wheel, pirate, map, treasure chest, parrot, and pirate ship — to the picture it matches.

Matching words to pictures is a foundational early reading skill that helps kids build sight word recognition and reinforces the idea that written words represent real objects. This simple, visual format makes the connection easy for early readers to grasp, and the pirate theme keeps the activity fun and engaging from start to finish.

This worksheet is a great fit for preschool and kindergarten kids who are building early reading and vocabulary skills, and it's a nice addition to a pirate unit or literacy center. It's a quick, no-prep printable that teachers and homeschool parents can use again and again. Grab this word matching worksheet today!