Are you looking for some Farm thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Farm across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about Farm. Check this list to explore some wonderful Farm unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Farm Themed Literature Lists
A Farm thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Farm themed stories. Here are just a few Farm books.
Farm Literature List
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle
- Big Red Barn by Margaret Wise Brown
- Barnyard Dance! By Sandra Boynton
- Farmyard Beat by Lindsey Craig
- Spot Goes to the Farm by Eric Hill
- Night Night Farm by Roger Priddy
- Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy E. Shaw
- Peek-a Moon! By Nina Laden
- Wishy Washy Farm by Joy Cowley
- Down by the Barn by Will Hillenbrand
- Old MacDonald Had a Truck by Steve Goetz
- Click, Clack Moo Cows That Type by Doreen Corin
2. Farm Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Farm thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Farm. Check out this list!
Farm Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Farm Writing Word Bank
- “All About Farms” Classroom Book
- “Farm Senses” Student Booklet
- Farm Student Story
- Farm Graphic Organizers
- Farm Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Farm Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Farm Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Farm Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Farm Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Farm Sight Word Match Game
- Farm Build a Word Game
3. Farm Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Farm mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students. These activities could be used with lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level. Try one of these Farm thematic unit math activities with your students!
Farm Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Farm Counting Student Booklet
- Farm Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Farm Number & Number Word Match Game
- Farm Counting Games
- Farm Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Farm Roll & Cover Math Games
- Farm Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Farm Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Farm Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Farm Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Farm 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Farm Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Farm Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Farms are a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Farm activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Farm Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Farm Writing Word Bank
- “Farm Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Farms” Classroom Book
- Farm Animals Classification
- Incubate a Chick Egg
- Churning Butter
- Haystack Snack
- Farm Animal Identification
- Field Trip to a Farm
- Map Farms in Area
5. Farm Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Farm theme? Students will love to create Farm themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Farm Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Pig Art Project
- Lamb Art Project
- Farm Dramatic Play
- Farm Landscapes
- Popsicle Stick Farm Trucks
- Farm Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Farm Counting Google Slides
- Farm Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Farm Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Farm Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Farm 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 with the literature and activities you choose.
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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
