Are you looking for some Fall thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom? Create a thematic unit about Fall across all the curricular areas.
From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme about Fall. Check this list to explore some wonderful Fall unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme
1. Fall Themed Literature Lists
A Fall thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature. You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Fall themed stories. Here are just a few Fall books.
Fall Literature List
- Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf: Lois Ehlert
- Why Do Leaves Change Color: Betsy Maestro
- Autumn Leaves: Ken Robbins
- Fletcher and the Falling Leaves: Julia Rawlinson
- Look What I Did with a Leaf!: Morteza E. Sohl
- We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt: Steven Metzger
- Leaf Man! Lois Ehler
- Mouse’s First Fall: Lauren Thompson
- When the Leaf Blew In: Steve Metzger
- Leaf Trouble: Jonathan Emmett
- The Little Yellow Leaf: Carla Berger
- Autumn Is Here!: Heidi Pross Gray
- Leaves In Fall: Martha Rustad
- Animals in the Fall: Martha E. H. Rustad
2. Fall Language Arts Centers & Activities
There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Fall thematic unit. From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Fall. Check out this list!
Fall Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities
- Fall Writing Word Bank
- “Fall Fun” Classroom Book
- “Fall Senses” Student Booklet
- Fall Student Story
- Fall Graphic Organizers
- Fall Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
- Fall Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
- Fall Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
- Fall Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
- Fall Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It! Words & Sentences
- Fall Acrostic Poems
- Fall Build a Word Game
3. Fall Mathematics Centers and Activities
Let us look at some Fall 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 Fall thematic unit math activities with your students!
Fall Themed Math Centers & Activities:
- Fall Counting Student Booklet
- Fall Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
- Fall Number & Number Word Match Game
- Fall Counting Games
- Fall Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
- Fall Roll & Cover Math Games
- Fall Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Fall Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
- Fall Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
- Fall 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
- Fall Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends
4. Fall Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
Fall is a great unit to do investigations in science and social studies. There are several Fall activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!
Fall Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities
- Fall Writing Word Bank
- “Fall Senses” Student Booklet
- “All About Fall” Classroom Book
- Seasons of a Tree Project
- Leaf Identifications
- Leaves Graph
- Leaf Chlorophyll Experiment
- Fall Leaf Adventure and Observation Walk
- Salt Crystal Leaves
- Fall Scavenger Hunt
5. Fall Art & Technology Centers & Activities
Have you ever thought of doing art projects with the Fall theme? Students will love to create Halloween themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme. Look at these ideas for you!
Fall Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities
- Fall Acrostic Poems Project
- Fall Tree Tissue Paper Art Project
- Sponge Paint Fall Tree
- Leaf Rubbings
- Fall Leaf Acrostic Poem Art Project
- Fall Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Fall Counting Google Slides
- Fall Build a Word BOOM Cards
- Fall Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
- Fall Build a Word Google Slides
In summary, there are many engaging Fall 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?”
