Are you looking for some Hockey thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Hockey across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Hockey. Check this list to explore some wonderful Hockey unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Hockey Themed Literature Lists
A Hockey thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Hockey themed stories. Here are just a few Hockey books.
Hockey Literature List
- Goodnight Hockey by Christina E. Forshay
- Let’s Play Hockey by Ginger Swift
- Ice Hockey by Venus Mordona
- Bobby Orr by Kara Kootstra
- Hockey Morning Noon and Night by Doretta Groenendyk
- The Canadian Pigs by Jocelyn Watkinson
- It’s Hockey Season by Jayne J. Jones
- The Ice Chips and the Magical Rink by Roy MacGregor
- Score! My First Hockey Game by Tanner Ryan
- Dino-Hockey by Lisa Wheeler
- Hockey Wars by Sam Lawerence
- 5-Minute Hockey Stories by Meg Braithwaite
- It’s Hockey Time, Franklin by Jason Cooper
- Alex the Fox: A Hockey Dream by Igor Khabensky
2. Hockey Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Hockey thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Hockey. Check out this list!
Hockey Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Hockey Writing Word Bank
- “To Play Hockey” Classroom Book
- “Hockey Counting” Student Booklet
- Hockey Student Story
- Hockey Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Hockey Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Hockey Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Hockey Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Hockey Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Hockey Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Hockey Word Games
- Hockey Build a Word Game
3. Hockey Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Hockey 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 Hockey thematic unit math activities with your students!
Hockey Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Hockey Counting Student Booklet
- Hockey Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Hockey Number & Number Word Match Game
- Hockey Counting Games
- Hockey Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Hockey Roll & Cover Math Games
- Hockey Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Hockey Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Hockey Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Hockey Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Hockey 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Hockey Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Hockey Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Hockey is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Hockey activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Hockey Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Hockey Writing Word Bank
- “Hockey Senses” Student Booklet
- “To Play Hockey” Classroom Book
- Hockey Venn Diagram Hockey vs Football
- Hockey Story
- Hockey Science: What Slides on Ice?
- Create Mini Hockey Rink
- Balloon Hockey
- History of Hockey
- Hockey Team in Your Town
5. Hockey Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Hockey art projects? Students would love to create Hockey themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Hockey Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Hockey Sticks Art Project
- Hocke Skate Art Project
- Hockey Cupcakes Art Project
- Hockey Puck With Flames Art Project
- Hockey Bag Art Project
- Hockey Jersey Pin Art Project
- Hockey Counting Google Slides
- Hockey Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Hockey Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Hockey Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Hockey 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?”
