Are you looking for some camping thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about camping across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of camping. Check this list to explore some wonderful camping unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Camping Themed Literature Lists
A camping thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous camping themed stories. Here are just a few camping books.
Camping Literature List
- A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: Chris Van Dusen
- Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping: Peggy Parish
- Bailey Goes Camping: Kevin Henkes
- Curious George Goes Camping: Margaret & H.A. Rey
- Cooking In a Can: Kate White
- Flashlight: Lizi Boyd
- Fred and Ted Go Camping: Peter Eastman
- Just Me and My Dad: Mercer Mayer
- Maisy Goes Camping: Lucy Cousins
- J. Funnybunny Camps Out: Marilyn Sadler
- S is for S’mores: A Camping Alphabet: Helen Foster James
- Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping: Melanie Watt
- The Kids Campfire Book: Jane Drake
- Toasting Marshmallows: Kristine O’Connell George
2. Camping Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a camping thematic unit. From classroom-made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about camping. Check out this list!
Camping Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Camping Writing Word Bank
- “Going Camping” Classroom Book
- “Camping Senses” Student Booklet
- Camping Student Story
- Camping Graphic Organizers
- Camping Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Camping Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Camping Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Camping Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Ocean Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Camping Equipment Match Game
- Camping Build a Word Game
3. Camping Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some camping mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these camping thematic unit math activities with your students!
Camping Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Camping Counting Student Booklet
- Camping Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Camping Number & Number Word Match Game
- Camping Counting Games
- Camping Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Camping Roll & Cover Math Games
- Camping Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Camping Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Camping Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Camping Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Camping 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Camping Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Camping Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Camping is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several camping activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Camping Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Camping Writing Word Bank
- “Camping Senses” Student Booklet
- “Going Camping” Classroom Book
- Camping Animals Research Project
- Camping Animals Fact Student Booklets
- Graph What You Find Outdoors
- Rock Identification
- Leaf Identification
- Camping Map
- Campgrounds in Area
5. Camping Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with a camping theme? Students will love to create camping themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Camping Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Camping Acrostic Poems Project
- Campfire Paper Plate Art Project
- Marshmallow Painting
- S’mores Art Project
- Camping Pretend Play Field Trip
- Camping Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Camping Counting Google Slides
- Camping Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Camping Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Camping Build a Word Google Slides
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In summary, there are many engaging camping thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering with the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
