Are you looking for some Tennis thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Tennis across all the curricular areas.
From a literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of Tennis. Check this list to explore some wonderful Tennis unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.
1. Tennis Themed Literature Lists
A Tennis thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Tennis themed stories. Here are just a few Tennis books.
Tennis Literature List
- Busy Tennis by Campbell Books
- Goodnight, Tennis by Janina Spruza
- Let’s Play Tennis by Carly and Charly
- Billie Jean King by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
- Federer by Roy Brandon
- Serena Williams by Mary Nhin
- A Magical Racquet Ride by Marissa Irvin Gould
- Tennis Encyclopedia For Kids by Janina Soruza
- Tennis Legends Alphabet by Beck Feiner
- Anyone for Tennis by Shane McGood
- I Am Billie Jean King by Brad Meltzer
- Sisters: Venus & Serena Williams by Jeanette Winter
- Tennis by the Numbers by Desiree Bussiere
2. Tennis Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Tennis thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Tennis. Check out this list!
Tennis Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Tennis Writing Word Bank
- “All About Tennis” Classroom Book
- “Tennis Counting” Student Booklet
- Tennis Student Story
- Tennis Story Elements Graphic Organizers
- Tennis Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Tennis Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Tennis Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Tennis Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Tennis Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Tennis Word Games
- Tennis Build a Word Game
3. Tennis Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Tennis 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 Tennis thematic unit math activities with your students!
Tennis Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Tennis Counting Student Booklet
- Tennis Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Tennis Number & Number Word Match Game
- Tennis Counting Games
- Tennis Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Tennis Roll & Cover Math Games
- Tennis Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
- Tennis Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Tennis Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Tennis Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Tennis 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Tennis Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Tennis Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Tennis is a great theme for doing investigations in science and social studies. There are several Tennis activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Tennis Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Tennis Writing Word Bank
- “Tennis Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Tennis” Classroom Book
- Tennis vs Basketball Venn Diagram
- Skee Ball Tennis Ball Game
- Tennis Ball Towers
- Tennis Ball Chain Reaction
- History of Tennis
- Tennis Player Reports
5. Tennis Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Who does not love to see beautiful Tennis art projects? Students would love to create Tennis themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Tennis Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Paper Plate Balloon Tennis Art Project
- Tissue Paper Tennis Ball Art Project
- Tennis Racket Art Project
- Tennis Ball Birds Art Project
- Tennis Ball Puppets Art Project
- Tennis Ball Painting Art Project
- Tennis Counting Google Slides
- Tennis Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Tennis Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Tennis Patterns BOOM Cards
In summary, there are many engaging Tennis thematic unit ideas. You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever subject 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?”
