Are you looking for some Teddy Bears thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Teddy Bears across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Teddy Bears. Check this list to explore some wonderful Teddy Bears unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Teddy Bears Themed Literature Lists
A Teddy Bears thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Teddy Bears themed stories. Here are just a few Teddy Bears books.
Teddy Bears Literature List
- Corduroy Lost & Found by B. G.. Hennessy
- The Teddy Bear by David Mc Phail
- Where’s My Teddy? By Jez Alboroudh
- Biscuit and the Lost Teddy Bear by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear by Wendy Straw
- The Teddy Bears’ Picnic by Jimmy Kennedy
- We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen
- Bear Snores one by Karma Wilson
- Goodnight Already! By Jory John
- The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland
- Kiss Good Night by Amy Hest
- I’m Going to Give You a Bear Hug by Caroline B Cooney
- Peace At Last by Jilly Murphy
- In the Teddy Bears Classroom Book Picture
2. Teddy Bears Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Teddy Bears thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Teddy Bears. Check out this list!
Teddy Bears Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Teddy Bears Writing Word Bank
- “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear” Classroom Book
- “Teddy Bears Senses” Student Booklet
- Teddy Bears Student Story
- Teddy Bears Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Teddy Bears Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Teddy Bears Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Teddy Bears Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Teddy Bears Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Teddy Bears Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Teddy Bears Rhyming Word Games
- Teddy Bears Build a Word Game
3. Teddy Bears Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Teddy Bears 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 Teddy Bears thematic unit math activities with your students!
Teddy Bears Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Teddy Bears Counting Student Booklet
- Teddy Bears Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Teddy Bears Number & Number Word Match Game
- Teddy Bears Counting Games
- Teddy Bears Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Teddy Bears Roll & Cover Math Games
- Teddy Bears Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Teddy Bears Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Teddy Bears Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Teddy Bears Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Teddy Bears 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Teddy Bears Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Teddy Bears Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Teddy Bears are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Teddy Bears activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Teddy Bears Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Teddy Bears Writing Word Bank
- “Teddy Bear Senses” Student Booklet
- “Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear” Classroom Book
- Teddy Bears VS Dolls Venn Diagram
- Teddy Bear Story
- Teddy Bear Bridge Activity
- Teddy Bears Dens
- Teddy Bear Graphing
- History of Teddy Bears Reports
- Bear Hibernation
5. Teddy Bears Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Teddy Bears art projects? Students would love to create Teddy Bears themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Teddy Bears Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Teddy Bears Art Project
- Paper Tube Teddy Bear Art Project
- Teddy Bears B Art Project
- Corduroy Art Project
- Bear Hunt Art Project
- Teddy Bears Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Teddy Bears Counting Google Slides
- Teddy Bears Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Teddy Bears Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Teddy Bears Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Teddy Bears 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
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
