Are you looking for some Bowling thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Bowling across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Bowling. Check this list to explore some wonderful Bowling unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Bowling Themed Literature Lists
A Bowling thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Bowling themed stories. Here are just a few Bowling books.
Bowling Literature List
- Mitchell Goes Bowling by Hallie Durand
- Bowling at Home by Dawn McMillan
- Unicorn Bowling by Dana Simpson
- Curious George Goes Bowling by H A Rey
- Let’s Go Bowling by Eric Dregni
- Bowling In Action by Niki Walker
- A Day at the Bowling Alley With Friends by Christopher David
- The Alley Gator Bowling Book by Joe Lacey
- Pinny The Bowling Pin y Leah Ward
- The Bowling Lane Without Any Strikes by Steve Brezenoff
- Bowling for Barney by Julie Anne Cowell
- Little Nate’s Bowling Life by Sherina Watkins
- The Good Bowler by Justine P. Rothh
- I Can Bowl by Linda Johns
2. Bowling Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Bowling thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Bowling. Check out this list!
Bowling Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Bowling Writing Word Bank
- “All About Bowling” Classroom Book
- “Bowling Senses” Student Booklet
- Bowling Student Story
- Bowling Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Bowling Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Bowling Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Bowling Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Bowling Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Bowling Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Bowling Word Games
- Bowling Build a Word Game
3. Bowling Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Bowling 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 Bowling thematic unit math activities with your students!
Bowling Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Bowling Counting Student Booklet
- Bowling Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Bowling Number & Number Word Match Game
- Bowling Counting Games
- Bowling Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Bowling Roll & Cover Math Games
- Bowling Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Bowling Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Bowling Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Bowling Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Bowling 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Bowling Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Bowling Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Bowling is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Bowling activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Bowling Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Bowling Writing Word Bank
- “Bowling Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Bowling” Classroom Book
- Bowling Venn Diagram Soap Bowling vs Basketball
- Bowling Story
- Catapult Bowling
- Bowling With Toilet Paper Rolls
- Making the Best Bowling
- History of Bowling
- Bowling Sink and Float
5. Bowling Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Bowling art projects? Students would love to create Bowling themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Bowling Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Footprint Bowling Pin Art Project
- Tissue Paper Bowling Bowl Art Project
- Bowling Art Project
- Bowling Strike Art Project
- Bowling Pins Art Project
- Soap Bubble Art Project
- Bowling Counting Google Slides
- Bowling Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Bowling Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Bowling Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Bowling thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever subject 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?”
