Cross-Curricular Apple Thematic Unit Ideas

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

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

1. Apple Themed Literature Lists

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

Apple Literature List

  • I Am an Apple: Jean Marzollo
  • Ten Red Apples: Pat Hutchins
  • The Biggest Apple Ever: Steven Kroll
  • Our Apple Tree: Gorel Kristina Naslund
  • Apples A to Z: Margaret McNamara
  • How Do Apples Grow: Betsy Maestro
  • Apples, Apples, Apples: Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
  • Apples Here!: Will Hubbell
  • An Apple’s Life: Nancy Dickman
  • Ten Apples Up On Top!: Seuss
  • Little Mouse and the Big Red Apple: H. Benjamin
  • The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree: Gail Gibbons
  • Apples: Gail Gibbons
  • Apple Farmer Annie: Monica Wellington

2. Apple Language Arts Centers & Activities

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

Apple Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities

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

3. Apple Mathematics Centers and Activities

Let us look at some Apple mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students.  These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level.  Try one of these Apple thematic unit math activities with your students!

Apple Themed Math Centers & Activities: 

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

4. Apple Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

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

Apple Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

  • Apple Writing Word Bank
  • “Apple Senses” Student Booklet
  • “All About Apples” Classroom Book
  • Apple Sun Catchers
  • Erupting Apples
  • Graph Which Kind of Apples Do You Like?
  • Balancing Apples
  • Apple Identification
  • History of the Apple
  • Map Apple Orchards In Area

5. Apple Art & Technology Centers & Activities

Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Apple theme?  Students will love to create Apple themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme.  Look at these ideas for you!

Apple Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities

  • Apple Acrostic Poems Project
  • Apple Core Art Project
  • Paper Strips Apples
  • Paper Plate Pom Poms
  • Apple Stamping
  • Apple Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Apple Counting Google Slides
  • Apple Build a Word BOOM Cards
  • Apple Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Apple Build a Word Google Slides

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    In summary, there are many engaging Apple 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 with the literature and activities you choose. 

    Find some more Thematic Units and ideas in my store, The Teaching Scene by Maureen.

    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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