Are you looking for some Fish thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Fish across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Fish. Check this list to explore some wonderful Fish unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Fish Themed Literature Lists
A Fish thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Fish themed stories. Here are just a few Fish books.
Fish Literature List
- Rainbow Fish Series: Marcus Pfister
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: Suess
- The Pout Fish Series: Deborah Diesen
- Swimmy: Leo Lionni
- Fish is Fish: Leo Lionni
- Hooray for Fish: Lucy Cousins
- A Fish Out of Water: Helen Palmer
- Ten Little Fish: Audrey Wood
- Fidgety Fish: Ruth Galloway
- Fish Eyes: Lois Ehlert
2. Fish Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Fish thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Fish. Check out this list!
Fish Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “All About Fish” Classroom Book
- “Fish Senses” Student Booklet
- Fish Student Story
- Fish Graphic Organizers
- Fish Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Fish Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Fish Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Fish Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Fish Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Fish Sight Word Match Game
- Fish Build a Word Game
- Fish Writing Word Bank
3. Fish Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Fish 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 Fish thematic unit math activities with your students!
Fish Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Fish Counting Student Booklet
- Fish Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Fish Number & Number Word Match Game
- Fish Counting Games
- Fish Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Fish Roll & Cover Math Games
- Fish Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Fish Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Fish Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Fish Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Fish 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Fish Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Fish Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Fish theme is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Fish activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Fish Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Fish Writing Word Bank
- “Fish Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Fish” Classroom Book
- Fish Story
- Fish Venn Diagram Student Page
- How Fish Rise & Sink
- Ice Fish Challenge
- Fish Life Cycle
- Fish Reports
- Fish Around the World
5. Fish Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Fish theme? Students will love to create Fish themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Fish Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Clown Fish Paper Plate Art Project
- Rainbow Fish Art Project
- Handprint Fish Puppets
- Paper Plate Fish
- Fork Painting Fish
- Fish Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Fish Counting Google Slides
- Fish Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Fish Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Fish Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Fish 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?”
