Discover those learning connections from Summer to Beaches First Grade June Cross-Curricular unit ideas that you can use in your classroom. Create these four weekly thematic units that explore June across all the curricular areas for your students!
Unlock a deeper understanding and engage students with all-inclusive cross-curricular June themed units. Students make connections while having a more hands-on learning experience that goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries.
June Lesson Plan Thematic Unit Ideas
Week 1: Summer
Week 2: Gardens
Week 3: Golf
Week 4: Beach
English Language Arts
There are numerous language arts activities and centers that students can use with June thematic units. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning.
English Language Arts Activities
- June Vocabulary Card
- June Book Recommendations
- Themed Journal Entries: What do you like to do in the summer; What do you think you would plant in a garden
- Themed Writing: My Golf Story; My Beach Story
- Themed Classroom Books: In the Summer; In My Garden
- Themed Worksheets: Summer Read & Write; Garden Word Match; Golf Word Family; Beach Word Sort
English Language Arts Centers
- Garden Make a Word
- Golf Sight Word Match
- Sunshine Silent or Magic e Match Game
- June Roll It! Read It! Game Cards
Mathematics
Let us look at some June mathematics activities and centers that you could use with your students. These activities suit lower elementary students and may also be appropriate for special education students, based on their skill level. Try one of these math activities with your students!
Mathematics Activities
- Addition & Subtraction Classroom Books: How Many Suns; How Many Golf Balls
- Themed Student Booklets: Garden Counting; At the Beach Counting
- Themed Worksheets: Summer Patterns; Garden Graph; Golf Word Problems; Beach Day Itinerary
Mathematics Centers
- Juen Greater Than, Less Than, & Equal to Clip Game
- June Roll It! Read It! Math Fact Game Cards
- Beach & Golf Addition & Subtraction Match Game
- June Roll & Bump Game Cards
Science
These June themed units of study are great to do investigations in science or STEM. There are several activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in this area of study.
Science (STEM) Activities
- Venn Diagram: Summer vs Winter; Vegetable Comparison
- Summer Ice Cream STEM Activity
- Garden Paper Plate Greenhouse STEM Activity
- Mini Golf Hole STEM Activity
- Beach Sailboat Cycle STEM Activity
Social Studies
Encourage discovery and explore these June Social Studies activities and centers for your students. Have students analyze and use critical thinking to uncover historical events and current issues. These activities and centers can lead to discussion which could lead to interaction and foster creative thinking.
Social Studies Activities
- Themed Classroom Books: In the Summer; To Play Golf; At the Beach
- Themed Student Booklets: Summer; Golf Senses
- Themed Venn Diagrams: Beach vs Park; Golf vs Baseball
- Themed Worksheets: Summer & Winter Sort; Plant a Garden Grid; Golf Equipment; Going to the Beach Picture Sort
Social Studies Centers
- Summer Match Game Cards
Technology
With the use of technology your students can connect to each of the June themed units. The use of technology allows students another mode of learning important grade level skills. These Google slides allow students to independently enhance and improve their learning.
Technology: Google Slides
- Summer Build a Word Google Slides
- Summer Counting: How Many Beach Balls? Google Slides
Art
Who does not love to see beautiful art projects? The June thematic units encourage curiosity and engagement through art. These activities connect students with specific learning aspects of each unit and can convey a sense of growth as a result of these units of study.
Art Activities
- Tissue Paper Beach Ball
- Planting Seeds
- Beach Sandcastle
- Golf Ball Painting
In summary, there are many learning connections from Summer to Beaches First Grade June Cross-Curricular units of study. You and your children can explore the units with so many cross-curricular activities which will highlight the importance of the skills students are learning. Happy June!
