Are you looking for some Superhero thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Superhero across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Superhero. Check this list to explore some wonderful Superhero unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Superhero Themed Literature Lists
A Superhero thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Superhero themed stories. Here are just a few Superhero books.
Superhero Literature List
- Even Superheroes Make Mistakes by Shelly Becker
- Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy by David Somen
- Ten Rule of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti
- Zapato Power by Jacqueline Jules
- The Gumazing Gum Girl by Rhode Montijo
- Superhero Dad by Timothy Knapman
- Even Superheroes Have Bad Days by Shelly Becker
- Marvel by Kamala Khan
- Super Manny Stands Up! By Kelly Dipucchio
- Superhero Instruction Manual by Kristy Dempsey
- Almost Super by Marion Jensen
- Cape by Kate Hannigan
- The Super Life of Ben Braver by Marcus Emerson
- Bug Girl by Benjamin Harper
2. Superhero Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Superhero thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Superhero. Check out this list!
Superhero Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Superhero Writing Word Bank
- “If I Were a Superhero” Classroom Book
- “My Superhero” Student Booklet
- Superhero Student Story
- Superhero Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Superhero Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Superhero Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Superhero Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Superhero Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Superhero Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Superhero Rhyming Word Games
- Superhero Build a Word Game
3. Superhero Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Superhero 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 Superhero thematic unit math activities with your students!
Superhero Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Superhero Counting Student Booklet
- Superhero Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Superhero Number & Number Word Match Game
- Superhero Counting Games
- Superhero Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Superhero Roll & Cover Math Games
- Superhero Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Superhero Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Superhero Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Superhero Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Superhero 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Superhero Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Superhero Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Superheroes are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Superhero activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Superhero Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Superhero Writing Word Bank
- “My Superhero” Student Booklet
- “If I Were a Superhero” Classroom Book
- Superheroes Venn Diagram
- Superhero Story
- Superhero Parachute
- Build a Robot Hand
- Curl Metals With Heat
- Build a Vortex Cannon
- Superhero Report
5. Superhero Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Superhero art projects? Students would love to create Superhero themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Superhero Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Bag Superhero Art Project
- Plastic Spoon Superhero Art Project
- Avenger Bookmarks
- Batman & Robin Toilet Paper Roll Art Project
- Mason Jars Superhero Banks Art Project
- Superhero Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Superhero Counting Google Slides
- Superhero Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Superhero Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Superhero Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Superhero 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?”
