Are you looking for some Donuts thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Donuts across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Donuts. Check this list to explore some wonderful Donuts unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme
1. Donuts Themed Literature Lists
A Donuts thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Donuts themed stories. Here are just a few Donuts books.
Donuts Literature List
- If You Give a Dog a Donut by Laura Numeroff
- Donuts the Hole Story by David W. Miles
- The Donut Chef by Bob Staake
- Curious George The Donut Delivery by H. A. Rey
- Daisy the Donut Fairy by Tim Bugbird
- The Jelly Donut Difference by Maria Dismondy
- Donuts With Dad Day by Tina Brooks
- The Hole Story of the Doughnut by Pat Miller
- The Donut Thief by V Moua
- Dozens of Doughnuts by Carrie Finison
- The Littlest Donut by Charley Randazzo
- People are Like Donuts by Rob Otte
- Arnie the Doughnut by Laurie Keller
- Made With Love: Donuts! By Lea Redmond
2. Donuts Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Donut thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Donuts. Check out this list!
Donuts Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Donuts Writing Word Bank
- “To Make Donuts” Classroom Book
- “Donuts Senses” Student Booklet
- Donuts Student Story
- Donuts Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Donuts Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Donuts Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Donuts Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Donuts Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Donuts Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Donuts Rhyming Word Games
- Donuts Build a Word Game
3. Donuts Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Donuts 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 Donuts thematic unit math activities with your students!
Donuts Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Donuts Counting Student Booklet
- Donuts Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Donuts Number & Number Word Match Game
- Donuts Counting Games
- Donuts Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Donuts Roll & Cover Math Games
- Donuts Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Donuts Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Donuts Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Donuts Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Donuts 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Donuts Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Donuts Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Donuts are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Donuts activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Donuts Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Donuts Writing Word Bank
- “Donut Senses” Student Booklet
- “To Make Donuts” Classroom Book
- Donuts VS Muffins Venn Diagram
- Donut Story
- Donut Bath Bombs
- Donut Soap
- Make Donuts
- Donuts Around the World
- History of the Donut
5. Donuts Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Donuts art projects? Students would love to create Donuts themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Donuts Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Donuts Art Project
- Decorate Your Own Donuts Art Project
- Donut Garland Art Project
- Donut Necklace Art Project
- Donut Plate Art Project
- Donuts Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Donuts Counting Google Slides
- Donuts Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Donuts Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Donuts Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Donuts 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?”
