Are you looking for some Birds thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Birds across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Birds. Check this list to explore some wonderful Birds unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Birds Themed Literature Lists
A Birds thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Birds themed stories. Here are just a few Birds books.
Birds Literature List
- Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
- Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey
- Little Owls Night by Dirya Srinirvasan
- Red & Lulu by Matt Tavares
- Little Owl Lost by Chris Houghton
- Nest by Martin Waddell
- Owl Babies by Martin Waddell
- No Two Alike by Keith Baker
- Little Penguins by Cynthia Rylant
- Bird Watch by Dylanna Press
- Rex vs Edna by Douglas Rees
- Birds Love Homework by V Moua
- The Orange Bird by Jason Grandt
2. Birds Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Birds thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Birds. Check out this list!
Birds Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Birds Writing Word Bank
- “My Favorite Bird” Classroom Book
- “All About Birds” Student Booklet
- Birds Student Story
- Birds Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Birds Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Birds Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Birds Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Birds Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Birds Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Birds Rhyming Word Games
- Birds Build a Word Game
3. Birds Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Birds 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 Birds thematic unit math activities with your students!
Birds Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Birds Counting Student Booklet
- Birds Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Birds Number & Number Word Match Game
- Birds Counting Games
- Birds Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Birds Roll & Cover Math Games
- Birds Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Birds Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Birds Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Birds Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Birds 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Birds Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Birds Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Birds are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Birds activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Birds Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Birds Writing Word Bank
- “All About Birds” Student Booklet
- “Birds Can” Classroom Book
- Birds Venn Diagram
- Birds Story
- Digging for Bird Food Sensory Tub
- Whirly Twirly Birds Flight
- Nature Walk Bird Watching
- State Bird Reports
- Birds Around the World
5. Birds Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Bird art projects? Students would love to create Birds themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Birds Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Owl Art Project
- Paper Plate Bird Art Project
- Colorful Paper Birds Art Project
- Birds on a Wire Art Project
- Foam Cup Crow Art Project
- Birds Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Birds Counting Google Slides
- Birds Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Birds Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Birds Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Birds 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?”
