Making connections with text two organizers are provided to use with the book. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. We would love to see your elmer inspired activities in the comments. Elmer by david mckee has strong and positive messages within an enjoyable and funny story.
And elmer s unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder. Hes not sure whether he wants to blend in and be like them, or if hes happy standing out. Use david mckees classic book elmer in class with our long list of activity ideas and free teaching resource downloads. May 27, 2014 this weeks preschool book club is all about that confident patchwork elephant elmer. As elmer is accepted and, indeed feted for, his differences, so can children and grownups be an important part of a diverse and supportive community. David mckee has 245 books on goodreads with 59632 ratings. The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating elmer day are a wonderful riot of colour and pleasure. See more ideas about book activities, elmer the elephants and activities. A simple exploration of color inspired by a classic childrens story. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Elmers story is about how it is okay to be different. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants.
The other elephants laugh at him because he is funny and different. Mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Jun 26, 2017 venn diagram students compare my fathers dragon to their story. Elmer themed weeks in school or at home can be lots of fun.
Whether you read the original version or the slightly altered version published in 1989, these elmer the elephant activities will be a hit. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Give each student a sheet of paper with the template of an elephant preprinted on it. Start with a grocery bag, cut apart, to use as the canvas because the color of the paper bag has a good coloring to resemble the elephant before adding a colorful coat. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is. Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. The subtle message is that it is ok to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. Preschool colors, preschool art, elmer the elephants, craft activities, educational activities, childrens literature, paint party, fun math, book crafts famous artists for. Instead of being gray, he is checkered with all the colors of the rainbow. Help teach your kids the letter e with this fun elmer craft and printable. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. These clay tiles elmers are so bright and you could make them again and again. Mar 7, 2016 if your children or students are fans of elmer the elephant, youll definitely want to try out some of these elmer activities and crafts for kids. See more ideas about elmer the elephants, book activities and art for kids.
Later, while a student at plymouth art college, he began selling his cartoon drawings to newspapers. Since 1964 he has published a number of successful books for children, including the king rollo stories, which he helped animate for british television. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant. Join elmer and his cousin wilbur in this interactive book app as grandpa eldo asks them to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd. If children are new to elmer, it is worth sharing it in pairs or small groups. Oct 14, 2019 the book can also motivate years 1 and 2 children who are familiar with the text to try out some independent reading. Start with a grocery bag, cut apart, to use as the canvas because the color of the paper bag has a good coloring to resemble the elephant before adding a. After completing the book, allow students to create their own elephant for the elmer s day parade. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. The kids drew their own elephants and colored them with fun patterns. Elmer the elephant activity for kids days with grey.
Elmer printables, classroom activities, teacher resources. Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only natural to follow up the book with a little patchwork sponge painting. This weeks preschool book club is all about that confident patchwork elephant elmer. Theres lots of elmer the elephant early years activities and some cool elmer printables in there too.
It is a great starting point to explore activities relating to diversity, multiculturalism, personal identity, individualism and friendship as well as colour and pattern. See more ideas about elephant, elmer the elephants and crafts. Like i said, this book is a classic, yet it doesnt seem dated at all. The book can also motivate years 1 and 2 children who are familiar with the text to try out some independent reading. Mouse paint is a very simple, easy to read story which introduces the primary colours and paint mixing. Elmer board book board book august 26, 2014 by david mckee author, illustrator 4. Some argue that the assumption of obligation relies upon on some sort of contract or promise. Elmers day is written by david mckee and here is an englishchinese bilingual edition.
Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant free. This counting activity involves reading and sharing the story elmers first counting book. We bake elephant shaped shortbread biscuits then cover them with a thin layer of icing before adding coloured sprinkles or making a patchwork pattern using smarties or m and ms. If you like a strong narrative, engaging illustrations and a positive message, then go check out this book. Sometimes we are looking for an activity to excel academically. Elmer by david mckee childrens books, crafts and activities.
All the elephants of the jungle were gray except elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the oth teachers lessons and ideas. Elmer the elephant activities growing book by book. 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. This very simple craft is taking over the internet mainly because it is cute. Preschool colors, preschool art, elmer the elephants, craft activities, educational activities, childrens literature, paint party, fun math, book crafts famous artists for kids. Use the writing activities below to encourage students to apply ideas from. Here are some activities and crafts for kids that would go perfectly with a unit on elmer or as an extension to many of the elmer books including.
Book and activity for elmer the elephant elmer the elephants. Its unclear, however, that elmer is obligated to fulfill this specific role of the jokester. Elmer the elephant activity to retell and practice fine motor. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Just click the purple button below to subscribe and get your thank you gift. Mar 23, 2015 like i said, this book is a classic, yet it doesnt seem dated at all. Elmer by david mckee is the story of a patchwork elephant who is wellloved. 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.
See more ideas about elmer the elephants, creative activities and activities. Sep 25, 2014 one of my favourite numeracy activities is baking so on elmer day in the classroom we make elmer biscuits. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Venn diagram students compare my fathers dragon to their story. These elmer inspired ornaments are super pretty and would be great at christmas time.
Find lots of colourful activities, get information, news and more. Price new from used from kindle edition with audiovideo. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. This is a picturebook that children often want to look at more than once. This elmer book companion contains 29 pages of no prep activities all about the book elmer, including answer pages. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Other picture books for learning about colour in a classroom topic. This resource is full of activities that are perfect for literacy lessons or speech pathology sessions all year round. Eh elmer david mckee create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmers day and book activity chinese reading playgroup.
I knew the amazing colorful squares would be a fun jumping off point for such a creative group of bloggers. Nutrition discussion questions guide students to evaluate elmers diet during his trip. The printables to go with the activities above are a free thank you gift when you become a free vip member of the growing book by book community. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. 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.
In the book, the elephants only laugh when elmer is around. One of my favourite numeracy activities is baking so on elmer day in the classroom we make elmer biscuits. Listen to the story and see what elmer the elephant does today. Create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. See all 68 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. See more ideas about elmer the elephants, elephant and activities.
Originally published in 1968, elmer has been enjoyed by generations of children. See more ideas about book activities, activities, elmer the elephants. Other times we are looking for ideas to help unload the dishwasher. See more ideas about elmer, elmer the elephants, book activities. Elmer is a book by david mckee about a patchwork elephant wishing he looked more like the other elephants in the herd. A police officer, for example, swears to serve their community. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest just being himself. Welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant.