Are you looking for some Monkey thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Monkey across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Monkey. Check this list to explore some wonderful Monkey unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Monkey Themed Literature Lists
A Monkey thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Monkey themed stories. Here are just a few Monkey books.
Monkey Literature List
- Curious George by H. A. Rey
- Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
- Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins
- Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
- Five Little Monkeys by Eileen Christelow
- The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo by Adisan Books
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- I Am Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer
- Monkeys by Anne Schreiber
- ChimpanSNEEZE by Aaron Zenz
- Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl
- Little Gorilla by Ruth Bornstein
2. Monkey Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Monkey thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Monkey. Check out this list!
Monkey Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Monkey Writing Word Bank
- “Monkeys Are” Classroom Book
- “Monkey Senses” Student Booklet
- Monkey Student Story
- Monkey Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Monkey Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Monkey Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Monkey Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Monkey Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Monkey Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Monkey Rhyming Word Games
- Monkey Build a Word Game
3. Monkey Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Monkey 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 Monkey thematic unit math activities with your students!
Monkey Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Monkey Counting Student Booklet
- Monkey Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Monkey Number & Number Word Match Game
- Monkey Counting Games
- Monkey Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Monkey Roll & Cover Math Games
- Monkey Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Monkey Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Monkey Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Monkey Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Monkey 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Monkey Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Monkey Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Monkeys are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Monkey activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Monkey Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Monkey Writing Word Bank
- “Monkey Senses” Student Booklet
- “Monkeys Are” Classroom Book
- Monkeys vs Bears Venn Diagram
- Monkey Story
- Monkey Climbing
- Mammal Study
- Monkey Mushrooms
- Monkeys Around the World
- Monkey Report
5. Monkey Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Monkey art projects? Students would love to create Monkey themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Monkey Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Monkey Art Project
- Monkey Hat Art Project
- Climbing Monkey
- Felt Monkey Fact Art Project
- Fingerprint Monkey Art Project
- Monkey Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Monkey Counting Google Slides
- Monkey Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Monkey Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Monkey Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Monkey 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?”
