Are you looking for the top June thematic units to use in your classroom? Check this list to explore some wonderful topics for the month of June.
For each June thematic unit, we will first, begin with the topic. Second, a literature list that relates to the topic choice. And finally, centers and activities that can be developed to use throughout the themed unit.
1. Flag Day Thematic Unit
June 14th is Flag Day in America, so many American flags are proudly displayed every day. There are many books to explain the importance of this day and what the symbol of a flag means for a country.
Flag Day Literature:
- F is for Flag: Wendy Cheyette Lewsison
- Flag Day: Robin Nelson
- I’m Your Flag So Please Treat Me Right: Julie Cook
- Our American Flag: Mary Fireston
- Meet Our Flag, Old Glory: April Jones Prince
Flag Day Themed Centers & Activities
- Classroom Book: “Our Flag”
- “Our Flag” Facts Student Booklet
- Flag Art Project
- FLAG Acrostic Poem
- Flag Math Dice Games
2. Father’s Day Thematic Unit
Father’s Day is a celebration to honor fathers and fatherhood. It is celebrated in the United States on the third Sunday in June. There is an abundance of literature and activities to do to honor these special people in our lives.
Father’s Day Literature:
- Just Me and My Dad: Mercer Mayer
- I Love My Daddy Because…: Laurel Porter-Gaylord
- We Love Our Dad: Jan Berenstain
- My Dad Love Me: Marianne Richmond
- Daddies Do It Different: Alan Lawrence Sitomer
Father’s Day Themed Centers & Activities
- Dads Can: Classroom Book
- “My Dad Book” Student Booklet
- Dad & Mom Venn Diagram
- Father’s Day Baseball Themed Acrostic Poem Project
- Father’s Day Sight Word Game
3. Oceans Thematic Unit
The ocean is a great unit of study in the month of June. It is the home to nearly 95% of all life on our planet. The list of books and literature is endless on this topic and there are several wonderful books for children to learn the importance of taking care of our oceans.
Ocean Literature:
- Commotion in the Ocean: Giles Andreae
- Over in the Ocean: In a Coral Reef: Marlane Berkes
- Hello Ocean: Pam Munoz Ryan
- I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean: Kevin Sherry
- Way Down Deep in the Deep Blue Sea: Jan Peck
Ocean Centers & Activities
- “In the Ocean” Classroom Book
- “I See Ocean Animals” Student Booklet
- Ocean Animals Mobile Art Project
- Ocean Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Letter Match
- Ocean Counting Games
4. Whales Thematic Unit
If you are studying the ocean, a great animal to focus on is the whale. Whales can be found in all the world’s seas and oceans. There are many fiction and nonfiction books about this majestic animal, along with some wonderful activities.
Whales Literature:
- If You Want to See a Whale: Julie Fogliano
- Whale: David Lucas
- Amazing Facts About Whales: Dan Jackson
- Baby Beluga: Ashley Wolff
- Orcas (Animal Abilities): Anna Claybourne
Whales Themed Centers & Activities
- Whale Writing Station
- Our Favorite Whales: Classroom Books
- How Many Whales? Student Booklet
- Whales Ven Diagram
- Whales in The Ocean Number & Number Word Match Game
5. Fish Thematic Unit
Fish are another great thematic unit to be studied in the month of June. Again, there are many fiction and nonfiction books and activities to do about fish. Whether you are studying freshwater or saltwater fish, they are beautiful creatures to investigate.
Fish Literature:
- Rainbow Fish Series: Marcus Pfister
- One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish: Suess
- Fish is Fish: Leo Lionni
- Hooray for Fish: Lucy Cousins
- A Fish Out of Water: Helen Palmer
Fish Themed Centers & Activities
- All About Fish Classroom Book
- “How Many Fish” Student Booklet
- Clown Fish Paper Plate Art Project
- Fish Color Word Match Game Cards
- Fish Roll & Cover Math Game
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In summary, the month of June is filled with many engaging thematic units to celebrate this month. 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?”
