Are you looking for some Penguins thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Penguins across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about Penguins. Check this list to explore some wonderful Penguins unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Penguins Themed Literature Lists
A Penguins thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Penguins themed stories. Here are just a few Penguins books.
Penguins Literature List
- Tacky The Penguin: Helen Leister
- If You Were a Penguin: Wendell and Florence Minor
- The Emperor’s Egg: Martin Jenkins
- A Penguin Year: Bonner
- Penguins, Penguins Everywhere: Bob Barner
- Cinderella Penguin: Janet Perlman
- Cuddley Dudley: Jez Alborough
- Little Penguin’s Tale: Audrey Wood
- Penguin Pete Series: Marcus Pfister
- The Penguin: Beatrice Fontanel
- Penguins: Judith Hodge
2. Penguins Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Penguins thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Penguins. Check out this list!
Penguins Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Penguins Writing Word Bank
- “All About Penguins” Classroom Book
- “Penguins Senses” Student Booklet
- Penguins Student Story
- Penguins Graphic Organizers
- Penguins Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Penguins Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Penguins Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Penguins Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Penguins Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Penguins Sight Word Match Game
- Penguins Build a Word Game
3. Penguins Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Penguins 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 Penguins thematic unit math activities with your students!
Penguins Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Penguins Counting Student Booklet
- Penguins Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Penguins Number & Number Word Match Game
- Penguins Counting Games
- Penguins Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Penguins Roll & Cover Math Games
- Penguins Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Penguins Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Penguins Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Penguins Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Penguins 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Penguins Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Penguins Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Penguins are a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Penguins activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Penguins Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Penguins Writing Word Bank
- “Penguin Facts” Student Booklet
- “All About Penguins” Classroom Book
- Penguin Venn Diagram
- The Emperors Penguin Egg Holding Experiment
- A Year in a Life of a Penguin
- Penguins Slide Activity
- Penguins Around the World
- Penguin Mapping
- Penguin Animal Study Report
5. Penguins Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Penguins theme? Students will love to create Penguins themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Penguins Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Penguins Art Project
- Penguin Facts Art Project
- Recycled Penguins Art Project
- Hatching Penguin Art Project
- Handprint Penguins
- Penguins Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Penguins Counting Google Slides
- Penguins Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Penguins Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Penguins Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Penguins 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 with the literature and activities you choose.
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