Are you looking for some cross-curricular Popcorn thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Popcorn across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the season of Popcorn. Check this list to explore some wonderful Popcorn unit ideas that can be used in any season.
1. Popcorn Themed Literature Lists
A Popcorn thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Popcorn themed stories. Here are just a few Popcorn books.
Popcorn Literature List
- The Popcorn Book: Tomie DePaola
- Popcorn: Frank Asch
- Popcorn at the Palace: Emily Arnold
- The Popcorn Tree: Carolyn Marmchur
- The Popcorn Princess: Jacqueline McComas
- Popcorn : Elaine Landau
- The Popcorn Dragon: Jane Thayer
- The Popcorn Shop: Alice Low
- Popcorn: Alex Moran
- Popcorn: Patrick Evans-Hylton
- 101 Things to Do With Popcorn: Christina Dymock
- Popcorn Plants: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
- Popcorn: Sara E. Hoffman
- Popcorn Treats : Hannah Miles
2. Popcorn Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Popcorn thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Popcorn. Check out this list!
Popcorn Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Popcorn Writing Word Bank
- “How to Make Popcorn” Classroom Book
- “Popcorn Senses” Student Booklet
- Popcorn Student Story
- Popcorn Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Popcorn Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Popcorn Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Popcorn Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Popcorn Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Popcorn Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Popcorn Rhyming Word Games
- Popcorn Build a Word Game
3. Popcorn Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Popcorn 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 Popcorn thematic unit math activities with your students!
Popcorn Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Popcorn Counting Student Booklet
- Popcorn Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Popcorn & Bins Number & Number Word Match Game
- Popcorn Counting Games
- Popcorn Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Popcorn Roll & Cover Math Games
- Popcorn Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Popcorn Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Popcorn Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Popcorn Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Popcorn 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Popcorn Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Popcorn Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Popcorn units of study are a great way to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Popcorn activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Popcorn Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Popcorn Writing Word Bank
- “Popcorn Senses” Student Booklet
- “How to Make Popcorn” Classroom Book
- The History of Popcorn: Informational Writing Text
- Popcorn Around the World
- Hopping Corn Experiment
- Measure & Compare Popcorn
- Where Does Popcorn Come From
- Where Does Popcorn Grow
- Research Popcorn Poppers
5. Popcorn Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Popcorn art projects? Students will love to create Popcorn themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Popcorn Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Popcorn Art Project
- Popcorn Senses Art Project
- Popcorn Poem Project
- Popcorn Dye
- Design & Make Popcorn Holders
- Popcorn Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Popcorn Counting Google Slides
- Popcorn Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Popcorn Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Popcorn Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Popcorn 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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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
