Students can also decorate with details to make a unique elephant. Have the children cut their chosen letter from various magazines or newspapers and/or write their letter in a pattern on the elephant. Students may choose to use the letter of their first name or another letter. Letter Decorating Elmerĭuring this activity, students will decorate their own unique Elmer elephant with a letter of their choice. Each child should hold the letter in their right hand and place it behind their back.Īs you sing the song, select one child to be Elmer. Give each child a small magnetic letter before singing. “Where is Elmer?” is to the tune “Where is Thumbkin?” This activity helps students with letter identification and letter sounds. Students can raise the appropriate elephant to show their responses. As you read, pause and ask the students to show whether Elmer is happy or sad in the story. In this activity, students when Elmer is happy and when he is sad in the story.īefore reading the story, give each child a happy and sad elephant card. This activity helps students identify character emotions while reading. McKee talks about how Elmer came to be in this short video.įor all of the activities below, you’ll need to download our free printables (see below.) Happy or Sad Elmer Activity There are many Elmer stories to enjoy if you enjoy the original one too.
As the rain pours down revealing his real colors once again, everyone decides that each year they will have a look like Elmer day.
Once he makes it known who he is, all the elephants get a chuckle. When he returns as a regular elephant color none of the other elephants recognize him. So, he sets off to become a “normal” elephant. But, he feels different and feels like he doesn’t belong with the herd. Whether you read the original version or the slightly altered version published in 1989, these Elmer the Elephant activities will be a hit.įull Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.Įlmer by David McKee is the story of a patchwork elephant who is well-loved in his community. Originally published in 1968, Elmer has been enjoyed by generations of children.
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