Are you looking for some Monkey thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Monkey across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Monkey. Check this list to explore some wonderful Monkey unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Monkey Themed Literature Lists
A Monkey thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Monkey themed stories. Here are just a few Monkey books.
Monkey Literature List
Curious George by H. A. Rey
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Caps For Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins
Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
Five Little Monkeys by Eileen Christelow
The Monkey Who Saved the Zoo by Adisan Books
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
I Am Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer
Monkeys by Anne Schreiber
ChimpanSNEEZE by Aaron Zenz
Little Monkey Calms Down by Michael Dahl
Little Gorilla by Ruth Bornstein
2. Monkey Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Monkey thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Monkey. Check out this list!
Monkey Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
Monkey Writing Word Bank
“Monkeys Are” Classroom Book
“Monkey Senses” Student Booklet
Monkey Student Story
Monkey Story Elements Graphic Organizers
Monkey Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
Monkey Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
Monkey Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
Monkey Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
Monkey Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
Monkey Rhyming Word Games
Monkey Build a Word Game
3. Monkey Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Monkey 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 Monkey thematic unit math activities with your students!
4. Monkey Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Monkeys are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Monkey activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Monkey Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Monkey Writing Word Bank
“Monkey Senses” Student Booklet
“Monkeys Are” Classroom Book
Monkeys vs Bears Venn Diagram
Monkey Story
Monkey Climbing
Mammal Study
Monkey Mushrooms
Monkeys Around the World
Monkey Report
5. Monkey Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Monkey art projects? Students would love to create Monkey themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Monkey Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Paper Plate Monkey Art Project
Monkey Hat Art Project
Climbing Monkey
Felt Monkey Fact Art Project
Fingerprint Monkey Art Project
Monkey Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
Monkey Counting Google Slides
Monkey Build a Word BOOM Cards
Monkey Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
Monkey Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Monkey 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.