Are you looking for some Whales thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Whales across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Whales. Check this list to explore some wonderful Whales unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Whales Themed Literature Lists
A Whale thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Whales themed stories. Here are just a few Whales books.
Whales Literature List
- Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale: Marcus Pfister
- Little Polar Bear and the Whales: Hans de Beer
- Baby Beluga: Ashley Wolff
- Breathe: Scott Magoon
- The Snail and the Whale: Julia Donaldson
- Orcas (Animal Abilities): Anna Claybourne
- Baby Whales Drink Milk: Barbara Juster Esbensen
- Following Papa’s Song: Gianna Marino
- If You Want to See a Whale: Julie Fogliano
- Whale: David Lucas
- Amazing Facts About Whales: Dan Jackson
2. Whales Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Whales thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Whales. Check out this list!
Whales Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “Whales Can” Classroom Book
- “Whale Facts” Student Booklet
- Whales Student Story
- Whales Graphic Organizers
- Whales Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Whales Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Whales Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Whales Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Whales Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Whales Sight Word Match Game
- Whales Build a Word Game
- Whales Writing Word Bank
3. Whales Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Whales mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Whales thematic unit math activities with your students!
Whales Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Whales Counting Student Booklet
- Whales Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Whales Number & Number Word Match Game
- Whales Counting Games
- Whales Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Whales Roll & Cover Math Games
- Whales Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Whales Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Whales Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Whales Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Whales 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Whales Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Whales Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Whales are a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Whales activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Whales Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Whales Writing Word Bank
- “Whale Facts” Student Booklet
- “Whales Can” Classroom Book
- Whales Story
- Whales Venn Diagram Student Page
- Whales Fact Page
- How Big is a Whale Activity
- How Do Whales Eat Activity
- Whale Reports
- Whale Mapping
5. Whales Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Whales theme? Students will love to create Whales themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Whales Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Whales Mobile Art Project
- Whales Paper Plate Art Project
- Whale Blow Painting
- Whale Rock Painting
- Egg Carton Whale
- Whales Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Whales Counting Google Slides
- Whales Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Whales Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Whales Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Whales 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 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?”
