Are you looking for some Beach thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Beach across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Beach. Check this list to explore some wonderful Beach unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Beach Themed Literature Lists
A Beach thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Beach themed stories. Here are just a few Beach books.
Beach Literature List
At the Beach by Tom Booth
The Sandcastle That Lola Build by Megan Mayner
Who’s Hiding at the Beach by Katharine McEwen
Chu’s Day at the Beach by Neil Gaiman
Sandcastle by Elinat Tsarfati
Llama Stargate Sand & Sun by Anna Dewuney
These Little Piggies Go to the Beach by Amy E. Sklansky
On My Beach By Sara Gillingham
Ladybug Girl at the Bach by Jacky Davis
Today is Beach Day by Nancy Viau
Pete at the Beach by James Deam
Beach Day by Karen Roosa
The Seashore Book by Wendell Minor
2. Beach Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Beach thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Beach. Check out this list!
Beach Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
Beach Writing Word Bank
“At the Beach” Classroom Book
“Beach Senses” Student Booklet
Beach Student Story
Beach Story Elements Graphic Organizers
Beach Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
Beach Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
Beach Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
Beach Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
Beach Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
Beach Rhyming Word Games
Beach Build a Word Game
3. Beach Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Beach 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 Beach thematic unit math activities with your students!
4. Beach Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Beach is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Beach activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Beach Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Beach Writing Word Bank
“Beach Senses” Student Booklet
“At the Beach” Classroom Book
Beach VS Park Party Venn Diagram
Beach Story
Beach Sensory Tub
Magnify Grains of Sand
Build an Underwater Viewer
Beaches in Our State
Beaches Around the World
5. Beach Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Beach art projects? Students would love to create Beach themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Beach Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Beach Ball Art Project
Sandcastle Art Project
Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs Art Project
Shell Wind Chimes Art Project
Paper Plate Beach Collage
Beach Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
Beach Counting Google Slides
Beach Build a Word BOOM Cards
Beach Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
Beach Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Beach 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.