Are you looking for some cross-curricular Flowers thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Flowers across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the season of Flowers. Check this list to explore some wonderful Flowers unit ideas that can be used with this wonderful season.
1. Flowers Themed Literature Lists
A Flowers thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Flowers themed stories. Here are just a few Flowers books.
Flowers Literature List
- The Tiny Seed: Eric Carle
- Ten Seeds: Ruth Brown
- Sunflower House: Eve Bunting
- Lola Plants a Garden: Anna McQuinn
- One Bean: Anne Rockwell
- Plant the Tiny Seed: Christie Matheson
- From Seed to Plant: Gail Gibbons
- The Little Gardener: Jan Gerardi
- If you Hold a Seed: Ely MacKay
- Planting a Rainbow: Lois Ehlert
- Flower Garden: Eve Bunting
- Jack’s Garden: Henry Cole
- The Life Cycle of a Flower: Molly Aloian
- How Flowers Grow: Emma Helbrough
2. Flowers Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Flowers thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Flowers. Check out this list!
Flowers Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Flowers Writing Word Bank
- “How to Plant a Flower” Classroom Book
- “How to Plant a Flower” Student Booklet
- Flowers Student Story
- Flowers Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Flowers Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Flowers Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Flowers Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Flowers Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Flowers Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Flowers Rhyming Word Games
- Flowers Build a Word Game
3. Flowers Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Flowers 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 Flowers thematic unit math activities with your students!
Flowers Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Flowers Counting Student Booklet
- Flowers Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Flowers & Butterflies Number & Number Word Match Game
- Flowers Counting Games
- Flowers Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Flowers Roll & Cover Math Games
- Flowers Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Flowers Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Flowers Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Flowers Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Flowers 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Flowers Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Flowers Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Flowers units of study are a great way to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Flowers activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Flowers Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Flowers Writing Word Bank
- “How to Plant Flowers” Student Booklet
- “My Tiny Seed” Classroom Book
- “Flowers Life Cycle” Informational Writing Text
- Dissect Flower Parts
- Color Changing Flowers
- Planting Flowers
- Flowers Regional Mapping
- Design a Flower Garden
- Visit Flower Gardens
5. Flowers Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Flowers art projects? Students will love to create Flowers themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Flowers Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Flowers Art Project
- Tiny Seed Flowers Art Project
- Tissue Paper Flowers
- Painting Flowers
- Cupcake Holder Flowers
- Flowers Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Flowers Counting Google Slides
- Flowers Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Flowers Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Flowers Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging cross-curricular Flowers 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?”
