Math addition mat and elephant counters to cut out wri. Milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination tree. Elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special. Read more welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant. We just started reading elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them. Elephant craft with noisemaker nose from storytime katie 9. Worksheet elmers story cut out the pictures and the text. It was a pilot for elmer which was and still is a very popular childrens book, i assisted.
The patchwork and colourful elmer the elephant is instantly recognisable and helps even very young children explore the idea that we are all the same, but different. Story sequencing sequencing activities elmer the elephants elephant book dear zoo story story preschool classroom eyfs pre school stick puppets to support teaching on elmer a set of small images for you to cut out and use as stick. The patchwork and colourful elmer the elephant is instantly. Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only. Of course life being as it is elmer did not want to be different, he wanted to be elephant colour like all the other elephants. While reading elmer the elephant, i let the children take turns holding the elephant. This story, the first of 22 books about elmer mckee has written and.
The other elephants are happy to have the funloving, brightly coloured elephant back. Elmer is one of the most iconic and widely read childrens book series of all time, selling over 10 million copies worldwide since it was first published by andersen press in 1989. Once the other elephants realized it was he, they laughed hysterically and said it was his best joke yet. Elmer the elephant simplified storytelling ppt and.
Elmer the elephant activities growing book by book. A great craft for kids to go along with a muchloved story book which can be used as a story prop or puppet too. Beautifully vibrant pictures and a simple story that captures my three year olds attention from beginning. The story of a patchwork elephant big book david mckee on amazon. When he returns as a regular elephant color none of the other elephants recognize him. Elmer by david mckee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages.
Elmer is a cute and delightful story explaining two important life lessons through an lovable elephant named elmer. This elmer the elephant activity looks simple, but is packed with goodness. Created with efl esl eal learners in mind to aid language acquisition, but it would also suit beginning readers or any child working on. Elmer the elephant activity for kids days with grey. They decided to celebrate that day every year with. Sit back with your little one and let the wonderful authorillustrator david mckee read from his successful and muchloved picture book, elmer. The students can change the name of the elephant they act. See more ideas about elmer the elephants, elephant and activities.
Each time i turn the page, the children pass the elephant to the next child in the circle. But, he feels different and feels like he doesnt belong with the herd. Elmer is a story that every children must read and know. This weeks book is the first written and is titled elmer. Elmer day 2020 activity pack full of colourful crafts and games to play at home download here david mckee reading the original elmer story watch here be a rainbow song from the elmer theatre show watch here social graphics are available to. This elmer digital story is an adapted version of the popular elmer story.
Create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 866,550 views 18. Elmer is the story of an elephant who was different to all the other elephants because he was patchwork and therefore lots of colours. Elmer is a patchwork elephant with a colourful personality but he doesnt like being different to the other elephants. Featured here are elmer activities, elmer story sacks, emotion words display posters, story sequencing activities, patchwork displays and more to make your lessons more interesting and fun. The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating elmer day are a wonderful. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. This is a powerpoint of elmer story on being different from the group. Elmer by david mckee is the story of a patchwork elephant who is wellloved in his community. Elmer the elephant wasnt elephant coloured, elmer was patchwork. Elmer covers himself in berry juice until he looks like his friends and none of. Elmer the elephant story sack resources no rating 0.
One day he goes on a long walk and finds a bush covered in grey berries. Have you been introduced to the world of elmer yet. For one, did you know that retelling a story is just as important as reading the story. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I love the story of elmer the elephant by david mckee, and it is a great back to school booklesson for k2nd graders. According to the common core for kindergarten, children will be asked to. Elmer celebrating difference for 25 years in pictures.
Elmer the elephant by david mckee has been a childrens classic for years, as have his other elmer stories, and tells the story of a patchwork elephant that goes on many adventures. I specifically teach first grade, but the lesson could work for either grades. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. Make an elmer the elephant using a milk jug and coloured tissue paper squares.
The early years eyfs and key stage 1 ks1 resources here aim to support your teaching of this wonderful story and include craft activities, games, posters, banners and lots more. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. Easy horton hears a who mask from mamas like me 10. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder.
Elmer the elephant story sequencing cards elmer the. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. Elmer is a book by david mckee about a patchwork elephant wishing he looked more like the other elephants in the herd. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story share my lesson. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story lesson plan template and teaching resources. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. An amended version of the elmer the elephant story for efl students and a range of activities i have found onlineadapted. Elmer the elephant story sack resources teaching resources. Use the writing activities below to encourage students to apply ideas from. Breaking the sexual harassment story that helped ignite a movement, atomic. Elmer kids story read aloud by david mckee arc stories youtube. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Spongepainted elmer celebrate september with these fun holiday.