Cross-Curricular Bubbles Thematic Unit Ideas

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

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

 

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1. Bubbles Themed Literature Lists

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

Bubbles Literature List

  • Big Bad Bubble by Adam Rubin
  • Curly’s Fun With Bubbles by Sherry Boddie
  • Bubbles Day by Ally Nathaniel
  • Bath Time Bubbles by Margo LaMotta
  • Bubble Trouble by Margaret Mahy
  • Bubbles Float, Bubbles Pop by Mark Weakland
  • Fancy Nancy Bubbles, Bubbles and More Bubbles by Jane O’Connor
  • Pop! A Book About Bubbles by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
  • Pop! The Invention of Bubble Gum by Meghan McCarthy
  • How To Make Bubbles by Erika L. Shores
  • Bubbles by Ben Clanton
  • You Can’t Kiss a Bubble by Karen A. Wyle
  • The Bubble by Patenaude
  • The Bubble Book by Elizabeth Ember

2. Bubbles Language Arts Centers & Activities

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

Bubbles Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities

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

3. Bubbles Mathematics Centers and Activities

Let us look at some Bubbles 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 Bubbles thematic unit math activities with your students!

Bubbles Themed Math Centers & Activities: 

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

4. Bubbles Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

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

Bubbles Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

  • Bubbles Writing Word Bank
  • “Bubbles Senses” Student Booklet
  • “All About Bubbles” Classroom Book
  • Bubbles Venn Diagram Soap Bubbles vs Gum Bubbles
  • Bubbles Story
  • Blowing The Best Bubbles
  • Bubble Surface Tension
  • Making the Best Bubbles
  • History of Bubble Making
  • Soap Bubbles & Gum Bubbles

5. Bubbles Art & Technology Centers & Activities

Who does not love to see beautiful Bubbles art projects?  Students would love to create Bubbles themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme.  Look at these ideas for you!

Bubbles Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities

  • Bubble Painting Art Project
  • Bubble Snake Creature Art Project
  • Rainbow Bubbles Art Project
  • Bubble Prints Art Project
  • Rainbow Bubble Snakes Art Project
  • Soap Bubble Art Project
  • Bubbles Counting Google Slides
  • Bubbles Build a Word BOOM Cards
  • Bubbles Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Bubbles Patterns BOOM Cards

In summary, there are many engaging Bubbles thematic unit ideas.  You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever subject you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose. 

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