Are you looking for some cross-curricular spring thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about spring across all the curricular areas.
From literature lists to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the season of Spring. Check this list to explore some wonderful Spring unit ideas that can be used with this wonderful season.
1. Spring Themed Literature Lists
A Spring thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Spring themed stories. Here are just a few Spring books.
Spring Literature List
- It’s Spring: Linda Glaser
- And Then It’s Spring: Julie Fogliano
- Spring is Here!: Heidi Pross Gray
- Everything Spring: Jill Esbaum
- Hello, Spring!: Shelly Rotner
- Pig & Goose and the First Day of Spring: Rebecca Bond
- Finding Spring: Carin Berger
- And Then It’s Spring: Julie Foglian
- Split! Splat!: Amy Gibson
- When Spring Comes: Kevin Henkes
- My Spring Robin: Anne Rockwell
- The Season of Arnold’s Apple Tree: Gail Gibbons
- The Spring Equinox: Ellen Jackson
- Dandelion Adventures: L. Patricia Kite
2. Spring Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Spring thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Spring. Check out this list!
Spring Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Spring Writing Word Bank
- “All About Spring” Classroom Book
- “Spring” Student Booklet
- Spring Student Story
- Spring Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Spring Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Spring Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Spring Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Spring Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Spring Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Spring Rhyming Word Games
- Spring Build a Word Game
3. Spring Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Spring 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 Spring thematic unit math activities with your students!
Spring Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Spring Counting Student Booklet
- Spring Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Umbrella & Raindrops Number & Number Word Match Game
- Spring Counting Games
- Spring Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Spring Roll & Cover Math Games
- Spring Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Spring Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Spring Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Spring Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Spring 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Spring Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Spring Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Spring a great season to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Spring activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Spring Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Spring Writing Word Bank
- “Spring Senses” Student Booklet
- “Spring Traditions” Classroom Book
- “Spring Around the World” Informational Writing Text
- Rain Cloud in a Jar
- Growing Beans on Cotton Balls
- Water Cycle
- How Does Spring Happen?
- Spring Growing Seasons
- Spring Season Study
5. Spring Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Spring art projects? Students will love to create Spring themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Spring Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Spring Art Project
- Umbrella Art Project
- Tissue Paper Flowers
- Spring Paper Chain
- Spring Salt Painting
- Spring Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Spring Counting Google Slides
- Spring Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Spring Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Spring Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging cross-curricular Spring 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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To read more topics about thematic units check out my blog, “Why Use Thematic Units In Your Classroom or Home School?”
