Are you looking for some Forest Animals thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Forest Animals across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Forest Animals. Check this list to explore some wonderful Forest Animals unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Forest Animals Themed Literature Lists
A Forest Animals thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Forest Animals themed stories. Here are just a few Forest Animals books.
Forest Animals Literature List
- The Hat by Jan Brett
- Little Fox in the Forest by Stephanie Graegin
- Babies in the Forest by Ginger Swift
- The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn
- Moose’s Book Bus by Inga Moore
- The Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi
- Prickles by Kara Lereau
- The Missing Pairs by Yvonne Ivinson
- Forest by Nosy Crow
- Bear Came Along by Richard T. Morris
- If You Give a Moose a Muffin by Laura Numeroff
- Woodland Dreams by Karen Jameson
- Herbie’s Big Adventure by Jennie Poh
2. Forest Animals Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Forest Animals thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Forest Animals. Check out this list!
Forest Animals Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Forest Animals Writing Word Bank
- “Into The Woods” Classroom Book
- “Forest Animals Counting” Student Booklet
- Forest Animals Student Story
- Forest Animals Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Forest Animals Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Forest Animals Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Forest Animals Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Forest Animals Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Forest Animals Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Forest Animals Word Games
- Forest Animals Build a Word Game
3. Forest Animals Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Forest Animals 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 Forest Animals thematic unit math activities with your students!
Forest Animals Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Forest Animals Counting Student Booklet
- Forest Animals Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Forest Animals Number & Number Word Match Game
- Forest Animals Counting Games
- Forest Animals Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Forest Animals Roll & Cover Math Games
- Forest Animals Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Forest Animals Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Forest Animals Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Forest Animals Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Forest Animals 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Forest Animals Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Forest Animals Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Forest Animals are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Forest Animals activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Forest Animals Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Forest Animals Writing Word Bank
- “Forest Senses” Student Booklet
- “Our Favorite Forest Animals” Classroom Book
- Forest Animals Venn Diagram
- Forest Animals Story
- Forest Animal Treasure Hunt
- Forest Animal Tracks
- Walk in the Forest
- Forest Animals Reports
- Forest Animals In Our State
5. Forest Animals Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Forest Animals art projects? Students would love to create Forest Animals themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Forest Animals Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Brown Bear Art Project
- Owl Art Project
- Brown Bear Paper Bag Puppet
- Forest Animals Play Dough
- Fork Hedgehog
- Toilet Paper Roll Fox
- Forest Animals Counting Google Slides
- Forest Animals Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Forest Animals Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Forest Animals Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Forest Animals 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?”
