Cross-Curricular Frogs Thematic Unit Ideas

Are you looking for some Frog thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom?  Create a thematic unit about Frogs across all the curricular areas. 

From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Frogs.    Check this list to explore some wonderful Frogs unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.   

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1. Frogs Themed Literature Lists

A Frog thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature.  You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Frog themed stories.  Here are just a few Frog books.

Frogs Literature List

  • Frogheart by Richard Collingridge
  • The Frog, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • Library Frog by Michelle Knudsen
  • Frogel and Molly Colors by Joanna Lake
  • Caring for Your Frog by Tammi Saur
  • When Your Frog Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill
  • Henry and Leo by Pamela Zagarenski
  • The Frog Inside by Rachel Bright
  • Sun Flower Frog by Kevin Henkes
  • Frogel and the Frog’s Share by Lou Peacock
  • Frog Lesson by Jon Agee
  • Little Red and the Very Hungry Frog by Alex T. Smith
  • I Thought I Saw a Frog by Lydia Nichols

2. Frogs Language Arts Centers & Activities

There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Frog thematic unit.  From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Frogs.  Check out this list!

Frogs Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities

  • Frogs Writing Word Bank
  • “All About Frogs” Classroom Book
  • “Frogs Counting” Student Booklet
  • Frogs Student Story
  • Frogs Story Elements Graphic Organizers
  • Frogs Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
  • Frogs Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
  • Frogs Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
  • Frogs Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
  • Frogs Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It!  Words & Sentences
  • Frogs Word Games
  • Frogs Build a Word Game

3. Frogs Mathematics Centers and Activities

Let us look at some Frog 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 Frog thematic unit math activities with your students!

Frogs Themed Math Centers & Activities: 

  • Frogs Counting Student Booklet
  • Frogs Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
  • Frogs Number & Number Word Match Game
  • Frogs Counting Games
  • Frogs Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
  • Frogs Roll & Cover Math Games
  • Frogs Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
  • Frogs Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Frogs Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
  • Frogs Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Frogs 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
  • Frogs Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends

4. Frogs Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

Frogs are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies.   There are several Frog activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!

Frogs Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

  • Frogs Writing Word Bank
  • “Frog Counting” Student Booklet
  • “All About Frogs” Classroom Book
  • Frogs Venn Diagram Frogs vs Fish
  • Frogs Story
  • Paper Frog Jumping
  • Leap Frog Catapult Challenge
  • Frog Rocket Engineering Challenge
  • Mapping Frogs Around the World
  • Frog Reports

5. Frogs Art & Technology Centers & Activities

Who does not love to see beautiful Frog art projects?  Students would love to create Frog themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme.  Look at these ideas for you!

Frogs Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities

  • Paper Plate Frog Art Project
  • Paper Roll Frog Art Project
  • Frog Art Project
  • Frog Puppet Art Project
  • Paper Frog Art Project
  • Frog Hat Art Project
  • Frogs Counting Google Slides
  • Frogs Build a Word BOOM Cards
  • Frogs Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Frogs Patterns BOOM Cards

In summary, there are many engaging Frog 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. 

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