Are you looking for some cross-curricular Summer thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Summer across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about the season of Summer. Check this list to explore some wonderful Summer unit ideas that can be used with this wonderful season.
1. Summer Themed Literature Lists
A Summer thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Summer themed stories. Here are just a few Summer books.
Summer Literature List
- Summer is Here!: Heidi Pross Gray
- Mama, Is It Summer Yet?: Nikki McClure
- The Relatives Came: Cynthia Rylant
- Summer Days and Nights: Wong Herbert Yee
- Harry by the Sea: Gen Zion
- A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee: Chris Van Dusen
- Fred and Ted Go Camping: Peter Eastman
- I See Summer: Charles Ghigna
- Let it Shine: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
- Mouse’s First Summer: Lauren Thompson
- The Night Before Summer Vacation: Natasha Wing
- What’s a Season? Summer: Kelly Grettler
- And Then Comes Summer: Tom Brenner
- Summer: Cao Wenxuan
2. Summer Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Summer thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Summer. Check out this list!
Summer Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Summer Writing Word Bank
- “All About Summer” Classroom Book
- “Summer” Student Booklet
- Summer Student Story
- Summer Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Summer Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Summer Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Summer Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Summer Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Summer Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Summer Rhyming Word Games
- Summer Build a Word Game
3. Summer Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Summer 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 Summer thematic unit math activities with your students!
Summer Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Summer Counting Student Booklet
- Summer Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Kids & Beach Balls Number & Number Word Match Game
- Summer Counting Games
- Summer Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Summer Roll & Cover Math Games
- Summer Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Summer Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Summer Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Summer Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Summer 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Summer Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Summer Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Summer units of study are a great way to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Summer activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Summer Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Summer Writing Word Bank
- “Summer” Student Booklet
- “All About Summer” Classroom Book
- “Summer Season” Informational Writing Text
- Exploring Sunography
- Lego Shadow Towers
- Bottle Rockets
- Ice Cream in a Bag
- Summer Season Around the World
- Weather in Summer
5. Summer Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Summer art projects? Students will love to create Summer themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look of these ideas for you!
Summer Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Tissue Paper Beach Ball Art Project
- Paper Plate Sunshine Art Project
- Campfire Art Project
- Popsicles
- Tissue Paper Bird Houses
- Summer Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Summer Counting Google Slides
- Summer Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Summer Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Summer Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging cross-curricular Summer 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?”
