Are you looking for some Dinosaurs thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Dinosaurs across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about Dinosaurs. Check this list to explore some wonderful Dinosaurs unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Dinosaurs Themed Literature Lists
A Dinosaur thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Dinosaurs themed stories. Here are just a few Dinosaurs books.
Dinosaurs Literature List
- How to Catch a Dinosaur by Adam Wallace
- Dinosaur Farm by Penny Dale
- We Love Dinosaurs by Lucy Volpin
- How Do Dinosaurs Learn to Read by Jane Yolen
- Brontorina by James Howe
- Tiny T. Rex by Jonathan Stutzman
- There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor by Wade Bradford
- What the Dinosaur Did Last Night by Refe & Susan Tuma
- Dino-Dancing by Lisa Wheeler
- Crunch the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap
- Dinosaurs Can’t Roar by Layla Beason
- The Dinosaur Expert by Margaret McNamara
2. Dinosaurs Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Dinosaurs thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Dinosaurs. Check out this list!
Dinosaurs Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “My Favorite Dinosaur” Classroom Book
- “All About Dinosaurs” Student Booklet
- Dinosaurs Student Story
- Dinosaurs Graphic Organizers
- Dinosaurs Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Dinosaurs Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Dinosaurs Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Dinosaurs Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Dinosaurs Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Dinosaurs Sight Word Match Game
- Dinosaurs Build a Word Game
- Dinosaurs Writing Word Bank
3. Dinosaurs Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Dinosaurs 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 Dinosaurs thematic unit math activities with your students!
Dinosaurs Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Dinosaurs Counting Student Booklet
- Dinosaurs Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Dinosaurs Number & Number Word Match Game
- Dinosaurs Counting Games
- Dinosaurs Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Dinosaurs Roll & Cover Math Games
- Dinosaurs Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Dinosaurs Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Dinosaurs Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Dinosaurs Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Dinosaurs 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Dinosaurs Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Dinosaurs Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Dinosaurs are a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Dinosaurs activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Dinosaurs Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Dinosaurs Writing Word Bank
- “All About Dinosaurs” Student Booklet
- “Favorite Dinosaurs” Classroom Book
- Dinosaur Venn Diagram
- Fossil Making
- Icy Dino Eggs
- Underwater Volcano
- Dinosaurs Found Around the World
- Dinosaur Mapping
- Dinosaur Animal Study Report
5. Dinosaurs Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Dinosaurs theme? Students will love to create Dinosaurs themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Dinosaurs Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Triceratops Art Project
- Dinosaur Mobile Art Project
- Brontosaurus Art Project
- Hatching Dinosaur Art Project
- Dinosaur Mask
- Dinosaurs Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Dinosaurs Counting Google Slides
- Dinosaurs Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Dinosaurs Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Dinosaurs Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Dinosaurs 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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