Are you looking for some Lion thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Lions across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Lions. Check this list to explore some wonderful Lions unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Lions Themed Literature Lists
A Lion thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Lion themed stories. Here are just a few Lion books.
Lions Literature List
- Lionheart by Richard Collingridge
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
- Lionel and Molly Colors by Joanna Lake
- Caring for Your Lion by Tammi Saur
- When Your Lion Needs a Bath by Susanna Leonard Hill
- Henry and Leo by Pamela Zagarenski
- The Lion Inside by Rachel Bright
- Sun Flower Lion by Kevin Henkes
- Lionel and the Lion’s Share by Lou Peacock
- Lion Lesson by Jon Agee
- Little Red and the Very Hungry Lion by Alex T. Smith
- I Thought I Saw a Lion by Lydia Nichols
2. Lions Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Lion thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Lions. Check out this list!
Lions Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Lions Writing Word Bank
- “All About Lions” Classroom Book
- “Lions Counting” Student Booklet
- Lions Student Story
- Lions Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Lions Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Lions Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Lions Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Lions Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Lions Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Lions Word Games
- Lions Build a Word Game
3. Lions Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Lion 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 Lion thematic unit math activities with your students!
Lions Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Lions Counting Student Booklet
- Lions Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Lions Number & Number Word Match Game
- Lions Counting Games
- Lions Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Lions Roll & Cover Math Games
- Lions Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Lions Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Lions Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Lions Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Lions 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Lions Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Lions Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Lions are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Lion activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Lions Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Lions Writing Word Bank
- “Lion Counting” Student Booklet
- “All About Lions” Classroom Book
- Lions Venn Diagram Lions vs Hearts
- Lions Story
- Watercolor Lions With Salt
- Lion Fable Activity
- Three Ways to Move a Lion Simple Machines
- Mapping Lions Around the World
- Lion Reports
5. Lions Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Lion art projects? Students would love to create Lion themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Lions Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Lion Art Project
- Footprint Lion Art Project
- Lion Felt Art Project
- Paper Tube Art Project
- Cupcake Liner Lion Art Project
- Wooden Spoon Lions Art Project
- Lions Counting Google Slides
- Lions Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Lions Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Lions Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Lion 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?”
