Are you looking for some cross-curricular kite thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about kites across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of kites. Check this list to explore some wonderful kite thematic unit ideas that can be used with this wonderful theme.
1. Kite Themed Literature Lists
A Kites thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous kite-themed stories. Here are just a few Kite books.
Kites Literature List
- Kite Flying: Grace Lin
- Curious George Flies a Kite: A. & Margaret Rey
- Red Kite, Blue Kite: Ji-li Jiang
- Kite Day: A Bear & Mole Story: Will Hillenbrand
- The Kite Fighters: Linda Sue Park
- The Emperor & The Kite: Jane Yolen
- Kite Sail High: Ruth Heller
- Biscuit Flies a Kite: Alyssa Satin Capucilli
- The Flyaway Kite: Steve Biorkman
- How Far Will It Fly My Yellow Kite: D C Swain
- Kites: Bettina Ling
- Let’s Fly a Kite: Stuart J. Murphy
- Dragonfly Kites: Tomson Highway
- We Like Kites: Jan & Stan Berenstain
2. Kite Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Kite thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about kites. Check out this list!
Kite Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Kites Writing Word Bank
- “My Kite” Classroom Book
- “Kite Counting” Student Booklet
- Kites Student Story
- Kites Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Kites Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Kites Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Kites Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Kites Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Kites Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Kites Rhyming Word Games
- Kites Build a Word Game
3. Kite Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Kites 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 Kites thematic unit math activities with your students!
Kite Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Kites Counting Student Booklet
- Kites Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Kites & Clouds Number Word Match Game
- Kites Counting Games
- Kites Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Kites Roll & Cover Math Games
- Kites Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Kites Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Kites Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Kites Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Kites 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Kites Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Kite Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Kites are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Kites activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Kite Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Kites Writing Word Bank
- “How to Fly a Kite” Student Booklet
- “Kites” Classroom Book
- “Kites Around the World” Informational Writing Text
- How Tails Help a Kite to Fly
- Build Your Own Kite
- Wind Activities with Kites
- Nature Kites
- Power Kites
- History of Kites Research
5. Kite Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful kite art projects? Students will love to create kites themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Kite Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Kites Art Project
- Tissue Paper Kite Art Project
- Drinking Straws Kites
- Watercolor Kites
- Pasta Noodles Kites
- Lunch Sack Kites
- Kites Counting Google Slides
- Kites Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Kites Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Kites Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging cross-curricular kite 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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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
