Are you looking for some Ice Cream thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Ice Cream across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Ice Cream. Check this list to explore some wonderful ice cream unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Ice Cream Themed Literature Lists
An ice cream thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous ice cream themed stories. Here are just a few Ice cream books.
Ice Cream Literature List
- Should I Share My Ice Cream? By Mo Willems
- Curious About Ice Cream by Bonnie Bader
- Splat The Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream By Rob Scotton
- Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae by Fran Newman-D’Amico
- Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise by Margret Rey
- Do Turtle Like Ice Cream? By Latisha Y Langston
- Is This Your Favorite Ice Cream? By Ryan Rucker
- Ice Cream Soup by Ann Ingalis
- The Little Ice Cream Truck by Margery Cuyler
- Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons
- Ice Cream Sundays by Sunny Mai
- Is it Warm Enough For Ice Cream by DK
- Ice Cream Face by Heidi Woodward Sheffield
2. Ice Cream Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with an Ice cream thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Ice Cream. Check out this list!
Ice Cream Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Ice Cream Writing Word Bank
- “How to Make Ice Cream” Classroom Book
- “Ice Cream Senses” Student Booklet
- Ice Cream Student Story
- Ice Cream Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Ice Cream Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Ice Cream Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Ice Cream Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Ice Cream Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Ice Cream Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Ice Cream Rhyming Word Games
- Ice Cream Build a Word Game
3. Ice Cream Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream thematic unit math activities with your students!
Ice Cream Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Ice Cream Counting Student Booklet
- Ice Cream Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Ice Cream Number & Number Word Match Game
- Ice Cream Counting Games
- Ice Cream Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Ice Cream Roll & Cover Math Games
- Ice Cream Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Ice Cream Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Ice Cream Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Ice Cream Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Ice Cream 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Ice Cream Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Ice Cream Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Ice Cream are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Ice cream activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Ice Cream Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Ice Cream Writing Word Bank
- “How to Make Ice Cream” Student Booklet
- “Ice Cream Senses” Classroom Book
- Ice Cream VS Popsicle Venn Diagram
- Make Ice Cream in a Bag
- Ice Cream in a Jar
- Ice Cream Volcano
- What Flavor Ice Cream Do You Like Best Graphing
- Ice cream Reports
- Ice Cream Around the World
5. Ice Cream Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Ice cream art projects? Students will love to create Ice cream themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Ice Cream Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Tissue Paper Ice Cream Art Project
- Sparkle Ice cream Cones Puppet
- Ice cream Sponge Painting
- Pom Pom Ice Cream Necklace
- Ice Cream Book Marks
- Ice Cream Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Ice Cream Counting Google Slides
- Ice Cream Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Ice Cream Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Ice Cream Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Ice cream 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?”
