Are you looking for some Gingerbread thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Gingerbread across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Gingerbread. Check this list to explore some wonderful Gingerbread unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Gingerbread Themed Literature Lists
A Gingerbread thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Gingerbread themed stories. Here are just a few Gingerbread books.
Gingerbread Literature List
- The Gingerbread Man: Karen Schmidt
- Gingerbread Baby: Jan Brett
- The Gingerbread Kid Goes to School: Joan Holub
- The Gingerbread Girl: Lisa Campbell Ernst
- The Gingerbread Man: Jim Aylesworth
- The Gingerbread Man Loose in the School: Laura Murray
- The Gingerbread Cowboy: Janet Squires
- The Gingerbread Pirates: Kristen Keadstrup
- The Gingerbread Mouse: Katy Bratun
- Ten Tiny Gingerbread Men: Tiger Tales
- The Library Gingerbread Man: Dotti Enderle
- The Gingerbread Friends: Jan Brett
2. Gingerbread Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Gingerbread thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Gingerbread. Check out this list!
Gingerbread Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Gingerbread Writing Word Bank
- “Gingerbread” Classroom Book
- “Gingerbread Senses” Student Booklet
- Gingerbread Student Story
- Gingerbread Graphic Organizers
- Gingerbread Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Gingerbread Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Gingerbread Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Gingerbread Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Gingerbread Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Gingerbread Acrostic Poems
- Gingerbread Build a Word Game
3. Gingerbread Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Gingerbread 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 Gingerbread thematic unit math activities with your students!
Gingerbread Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Gingerbread Counting Student Booklet
- Gingerbread Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Gingerbread Number & Number Word Match Game
- Gingerbread Counting Games
- Gingerbread Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Gingerbread Roll & Cover Math Games
- Gingerbread Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Gingerbread Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Gingerbread Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Gingerbread 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Gingerbread Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Gingerbread Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Gingerbread is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Gingerbread activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Gingerbread Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Gingerbread Writing Word Bank
- “Gingerbread Senses” Student Booklet
- “Gingerbread” Classroom Book
- Dissolving Gingerbread Men
- Gingerbread House Construction
- Gingerbread Bridge
- Gingerbread Slime
- History of Gingerbread
- Gingerbread Book Report
- Mapping Gingerbread
5. Gingerbread Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Gingerbread theme? Students will love to create Gingerbread themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Gingerbread Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Gingerbread Ornaments
- Gingerbread Lacings
- Gingerbread Playdough
- Mayflower Art Project
- Gingerbread Art Project
- Gingerbread Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Gingerbread Counting Google Slides
- Gingerbread Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Gingerbread Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Gingerbread Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Gingerbread 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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