Are you looking for some Pets thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Pets across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Pets. Check this list to explore some wonderful Pets unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Pets Themed Literature Lists
A Pets thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Pets themed stories. Here are just a few Pets books.
Pets Literature List
- What Pet Should I Get? By Dr. Seuss
- Let’s Get a Pup! Said Kate by Bob Graham
- May I Pet Your Dog by Stephanie Calmenson
- Tail Are Not for Pulling by Elizabeth Verdick
- The Pigeon Wants a Puppy by Mo Willems
- I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff
- Hooray for Fish by Lucy Cousins
- What Pet to Get! By Emma Dodd
- Goldies Guide to Caring for Your Goldfish by Anita Ganeri
- Caring for Your Guinea Pigs by Isabel Thomas
- A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle
- Tadpole to Frog by Shira Evans
- Mouse Shapes by Ellen Stoll Walsh
2. Pets Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Pets thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Pets. Check out this list!
Pets Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- “Pets Can” Classroom Book
- “My Pet” Student Booklet
- Pets Student Story
- Pets Graphic Organizers
- Pets Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Pets Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Pets Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Pets Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Pets Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Pets Sight Word Match Game
- Pets Build a Word Game
- Pets Writing Word Bank
3. Pets Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Pets 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 Pets thematic unit math activities with your students!
Pets Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Pets Counting Student Booklet
- Pets Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Pets Number & Number Word Match Game
- Pets Counting Games
- Pets Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Pets Roll & Cover Math Games
- Pets Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Pets Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Pets Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Pets Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Pets 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Pets Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Pets Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
The Pets theme is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Pets activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Pets Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Pets Writing Word Bank
- “My Pet” Student Booklet
- “Pets Can” Classroom Book
- Pets Story
- Pets Venn Diagram Student Page
- Building a Pet Home
- Pet Rock Playground Challenge
- Pet Life Cycle
- Pet Reports
- Pets Around the World
5. Pets Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Pets theme? Students will love to create Pets themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Pets Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Bird Paper Plate Art Project
- Fork Painted Black Cat
- Paper Roll Frogs
- Paper Plate Clown Fish
- Handprint Hamsters
- Pets Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Pets Counting Google Slides
- Pets Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Pets Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Pets Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Pets 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.
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