Cross-Curricular Llamas Thematic Unit Ideas

Are you looking for some Llamas thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom?  Create a thematic unit about Llamas across all the curricular areas. 

From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Llamas.    Check this list to explore some wonderful Llamas unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.   

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1. Llama Themed Literature Lists

A Llamas thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature.  You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Llamas themed stories.  Here are just a few Llamas books.

Llamas Literature List

  • Baby Llama Loves Her Mama by Funskill Brew
  • Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney
  • Llamas & Alpacas by Jenny Kellett
  • Where’s My Llama? By Becky Davies
  • Is Your Mama a Llama by Deborah Guarino
  • Llama Llama I Love You by Anna Dewdney
  • A Couch for Llama by Leah Gilbert
  • How to Charm a Llama by Rosie Greening
  • Llamas by Maya Myers
  • Llama Destroys the World by Jonathan Stutzman
  • Llama Llama Hide & Seek by Anna Dewdney
  • Never Ever Lick a Llama by Adam Wallace
  • Lana the Llama Who Want to Be a Unicorn by Sonica Ellis

2. Llama Language Arts Centers & Activities

There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Llamas thematic unit.  From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Llamas.  Check out this list!

Llamas Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities

  • Llamas Writing Word Bank
  • “All About Llamas” Classroom Book
  • “Llamas Senses” Student Booklet
  • Llamas Student Story
  • Llamas Story Elements Graphic Organizers
  • Llamas Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
  • Llamas Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
  • Llamas Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
  • Llamas Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
  • Llamas Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It!  Words & Sentences
  • Llamas Word Games
  • Llamas Build a Word Game

3. Llama Mathematics Centers and Activities

Let us look at some Llamas 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 Llamas thematic unit math activities with your students!

Llamas Themed Math Centers & Activities: 

  • Llamas Counting Student Booklet
  • Llamas Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
  • Llamas Number & Number Word Match Game
  • Llamas Counting Games
  • Llamas Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
  • Llamas Roll & Cover Math Games
  • Llamas Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
  • Llamas Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Llamas Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
  • Llamas Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Llamas 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
  • Llamas Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends

4. Llama Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

Llamas is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies.   There are several Llamas activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!

Llamas Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

  • Llamas Writing Word Bank
  • “Llamas Senses” Student Booklet
  • “All About Llamas” Classroom Book
  • Llamas Venn Diagram Llamas vs Horses
  • Llamas Story
  • Lamalandia Sanctuary
  • Llamas Weaving
  • Llama Goes to Camp
  • Report on Llamas
  • Mapping Llama Habitats

5. Llama Art & Technology Centers & Activities

Who does not love to see beautiful Llama art projects?  Students would love to create Llamas themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme.  Look at these ideas for you!

Llamas Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities

  • Paper Plate Llamas Art Project
  • Cupcake Liner Llama Art Project
  • Pom Pom & Craft Stick Llama Puppet Art Project
  • Torn Paper Llamas Art Project
  • Llama Llama Red Pajamas Art Project
  • Llama Mask Art Project
  • Llamas Counting Google Slides
  • Llamas Build a Word BOOM Cards
  • Llamas Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Llamas Patterns BOOM Cards

In summary, there are many engaging Llama 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?”

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