Are you looking for some Mermaids thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Mermaids across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Mermaids. Check this list to explore some wonderful Mermaids unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Mermaids Themed Literature Lists
A Mermaids thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Mermaids themed stories. Here are just a few Mermaids books.
Mermaids Literature List
- The Mermaid Moon by Briony May Smith
- The Mermaid by Jan Brett
- All About Mermaid by Izzy Quinn
- Mermaid School by Joanne Stewart Wetzel
- Fairy Mermaids by Shannon Mills
- How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace
- Where Do Mermaids Go On Vacation by Kim Ann
- Three Little Mermaids by Mara Van Fleet
- Lola by Sarah Cullen
- Mermaid Dance by Matthew Van Fleet
- Maybe a Mermaid by Josephine Cameron
- Mermaid Are Real by Holly Hatam
- The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen
- Mermaid Dreams by Kate Pugsley
2. Mermaids Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Mermaids thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Mermaids. Check out this list
Mermaids Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Mermaids Writing Word Bank
- “All About Mermaids” Classroom Book
- “Mermaids Senses” Student Booklet
- Mermaids Student Story
- Mermaids Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Mermaids Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Mermaids Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Mermaids Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Mermaids Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Mermaids Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Mermaids Word Games
- Mermaids Build a Word Game
3. Mermaids Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Mermaids 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 Mermaids thematic unit math activities with your students.
Mermaids Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Mermaids Counting Student Booklet
- Mermaids Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Mermaids Number & Number Word Match Game
- Mermaids Counting Games
- Mermaids Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Mermaids Roll & Cover Math Games
- Mermaids Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Mermaids Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Mermaids Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Mermaids Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Mermaids 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Mermaids Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Mermaids Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Mermaids is a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Mermaids activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Mermaids Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Mermaids Writing Word Bank
- “Mermaids Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Mermaids” Classroom Book
- Mermaids Venn Diagram Soap Mermaids vs Basketball
- Mermaids Story
- Mermaid Slime
- Mermaid Garden
- Mermaid Rescue
- Mermaid Tales
- Mermaids Float
5. Mermaids Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Mermaids art projects? Students would love to create Mermaids themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Mermaids Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Mermaid Clothespin Doll Art Project
- Mermaid Tail Art Project
- Mermaid Egg Carton Art Project
- Cupcake Liners Mermaid Art Project
- Paper Plate Rocking Mermaids Art Project
- Mermaid Book Marks Art Project
- Mermaids Counting Google Slides
- Mermaids Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Mermaids Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Mermaids Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Llama thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever subject you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose.
