Are you looking for some Rainforest thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Rainforests across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Rainforests. Check this list to explore some wonderful Rainforest unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Rainforest Themed Literature Lists
A Rainforest thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Rainforest themed stories. Here are just a few Rainforest books.
Rainforests Literature List
- A Rainforest Habitat by Bobbie Kalman
- A is for Anaconda y Anthony D. Fredericks
- What Do You Find in a Rainforest Tree by Megan Kopp
- Rainforests by Kate Riggs
- Panda Bear Panda Bear What Do You See by Bill Martin
- The Rainforest Grew All Around by Susan K. Mitchell
- Waiting on Mr. Sloth by Katy Hudson
- Tarsier Singing His Song by Terri Tatchell
- Sleep Like a Tiger by Mary Logue
- One Gorilla by Anthony Browne
- Over In The Jungle by Marianne Berkes
- You Are a Star Jane Goodall by Dean Robbins
- The Boy and the Gorilla by Jackie Azua Kramer
2. Rainforest Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Rainforest thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Rainforests. Check out this list!
Rainforests Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Rainforests Writing Word Bank
- “Into the Rainforest” Classroom Book
- “Rainforest Counting” Student Booklet
- Rainforests Student Story
- Rainforests Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Rainforests Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Rainforests Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Rainforests Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Rainforests Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Rainforests Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Rainforests Word Games
- Rainforests Build a Word Game
3. Rainforest Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Rainforest 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 Rainforest thematic unit math activities with your students!
Rainforests Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Rainforests Counting Student Booklet
- Rainforests Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Rainforests Number & Number Word Match Game
- Rainforests Counting Games
- Rainforests Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Rainforests Roll & Cover Math Games
- Rainforests Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Rainforests Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Rainforests Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Rainforests Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Rainforests 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Rainforests Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Rainforest Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Rainforests are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Rainforest activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Rainforests Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Rainforests Writing Word Bank
- “Rainforest Senses” Student Booklet
- “Into the Rainforest” Classroom Book
- Rainforest Animals Venn Diagram
- Earthworm Hotel
- Green Discovery Box
- Dissecting a Flower Project
- Mapping Rainforests Around the World
- Rainforest Animal Reports
5. Rainforest Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Rainforest art projects? Students would love to create Rainforest themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Rainforests Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Rainforest Snake Art Project
- Rainforest Monkey Hat Art Project
- Cheetah Mask Art Project
- Paper Plate Hippo Art Project
- Paper Plate Rainforest Toucan Art Project
- Footprint Iguana Art Project
- Rainforests Counting Google Slides
- Rainforests Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Rainforests Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Rainforests Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Rainforest 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.
To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
