Are you looking for some Bee thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Bees across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Bees. Check this list to explore some wonderful Bees unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Bees Themed Literature Lists
A Bee thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Bees themed stories. Here are just a few Bees books.
Bees Literature List
- The Honeybee and the Robber by Eric Carle
- The Big Honey Hunt by Stan & Jan Berenstain
- The Little Yellow Bee by Ginger Swift
- The Boy Who Lost His Bumble by Trudi Esberger
- UnBEEelievables by Douglas Florian
- Kaia and the Bees by Maribeth Boelts
- Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive by Joanna Cole
- Save the Bees by Bethany Stahl
- What If There Were No Bees? By Suzzane Slade
- The Honeybee by Kirsten Hall
- Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski
- Bee & Me by Alison Jay
- The Bee Book by Charlotte Milner
2. Bees Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Bee thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Bees. Check out this list!
Bees Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “All About Bees” Classroom Book
- “All About Bees” Student Booklet
- Bees Student Story
- Bees Graphic Organizers
- Bees Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Bees Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Bees Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Bees Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Bees Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Bees Sight Word Match Game
- Bees Build a Word Game
- Bees Writing Word Bank
3. Bees Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Bee 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 Bee thematic unit math activities with your students!
Bees Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Bees Counting Student Booklet
- Bees Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Bees Number & Number Word Match Game
- Bees Counting Games
- Bees Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Bees Roll & Cover Math Games
- Bees Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Bees Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Bees Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Bees Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Bees 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Bees Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Bees Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Bee theme is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Bee activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Bees Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Bees Writing Word Bank
- “All About Bees” Student Booklet
- “All About Bees” Classroom Book
- Bees Story
- Bees Venn Diagram Student Page
- Easy Breezy Honeybee Slime
- Bee Habitat
- Bees Life Cycle
- Bee Reports
- Bees Around the World
5. Bees Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Bee theme? Students will love to create Bee themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Bees Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Bees Paper Plate Art Project
- Coffee Filter Bee Art Project
- Bee Rock Pets
- Recycle Bees
- Bubble Wrap Beehive
- Bees Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Bees Counting Google Slides
- Bees Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Bees Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Bees Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Bee 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.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
