Are you looking for some leaves thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Leaves across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Leaves. Check this list to explore some wonderful Leaves unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Leaves Themed Literature Lists
A leaves thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Leaves themed stories. Here are just a few Leaves books.
Leaves Literature List
- Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf: Lois Ehlert
- Why Do Leaves Change Color: Betsy Maestro
- Autumn Leaves: Ken Robbins
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: Julia Rawlinson
- Look What I Did With a Leaf!: Morteza E. Sohl
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt: Steven Metzger
- Leaf Man! Lois Ehlert
- Leaf Jumpers: Carole Gerber
- When the Leaf Blew In: Steve Metzger
- Leaf Trouble: Jonathan Emmett
- The Little Yellow Leaf: Carla Berger
- Lucky Leaf: Kevin O’Malley
- Leaves In Fall: Martha Rustad
2. Leaves Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a leaves thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about leaves. Check out this list!
Leaves Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “All About Leaves” Classroom Book
- “Leaves Senses” Student Booklet
- Leaves Student Story
- Leaves Graphic Organizers
- Leaves Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Leaves Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Leaves Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Leaves Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Leaves Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Leaves Sight Word Match Game
- Leaves Build a Word Game
- Leaves Writing Word Bank
3. Leaves Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some leaves 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 leaves’ thematic unit math activities with your students!
Leaves Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Leaves Counting Student Booklet
- Leaves Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Leaves Number & Number Word Match Game
- Leaves Counting Games
- Leaves Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Leaves Roll & Cover Math Games
- Leaves Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Leaves Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Leaves Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Leaves Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Leaves 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Leaves Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Leaves Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Leaves theme is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Leaves activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Leaves Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Leaves Writing Word Bank
- “Leaves Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Leaves” Classroom Book
- Leaves Story
- Leaves Venn Diagram Student Page
- Why Do Leaves Change Colors Experiment
- Leaf Rubbings
- Parts of a Leaf
- Leaves Around the World
- Leaves Reports
5. Leaves Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Leaves theme? Students will love to create Leaves themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Leaves Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Leaf Acrostic Poem Art Project
- Fall Tree Art Project
- Leave Man Art Project
- Marbled Leaves
- Leaf Sun Catchers
- Leaves Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Leaves Counting Google Slides
- Leaves Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Leaves Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Leaves Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Leaves 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?”
