Are you looking for some Beach thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Beach across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Beach. Check this list to explore some wonderful Beach unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Beach Themed Literature Lists
A Beach thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Beach themed stories. Here are just a few Beach books.
Beach Literature List
- At the Beach by Tom Booth
- The Sandcastle That Lola Build by Megan Mayner
- Who’s Hiding at the Beach by Katharine McEwen
- Chu’s Day at the Beach by Neil Gaiman
- Sandcastle by Elinat Tsarfati
- Llama Stargate Sand & Sun by Anna Dewuney
- These Little Piggies Go to the Beach by Amy E. Sklansky
- On My Beach By Sara Gillingham
- Ladybug Girl at the Bach by Jacky Davis
- Today is Beach Day by Nancy Viau
- Pete at the Beach by James Deam
- Beach Day by Karen Roosa
- The Seashore Book by Wendell Minor
2. Beach Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Beach thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Beach. Check out this list!
Beach Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Beach Writing Word Bank
- “At the Beach” Classroom Book
- “Beach Senses” Student Booklet
- Beach Student Story
- Beach Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Beach Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Beach Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Beach Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Beach Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Beach Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Beach Rhyming Word Games
- Beach Build a Word Game
3. Beach Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Beach 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 Beach thematic unit math activities with your students!
Beach Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Beach Counting Student Booklet
- Beach Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Beach Number & Number Word Match Game
- Beach Counting Games
- Beach Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Beach Roll & Cover Math Games
- Beach Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Beach Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Beach Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Beach Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Beach 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Beach Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Beach Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Beach is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Beach activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Beach Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Beach Writing Word Bank
- “Beach Senses” Student Booklet
- “At the Beach” Classroom Book
- Beach VS Park Party Venn Diagram
- Beach Story
- Beach Sensory Tub
- Magnify Grains of Sand
- Build an Underwater Viewer
- Beaches in Our State
- Beaches Around the World
5. Beach Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Beach art projects? Students would love to create Beach themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Beach Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Beach Ball Art Project
- Sandcastle Art Project
- Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs Art Project
- Shell Wind Chimes Art Project
- Paper Plate Beach Collage
- Beach Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Beach Counting Google Slides
- Beach Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Beach Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Beach Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Beach 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?”
