Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. A traditional read aloud bedtime story for toddlers and children, as. All were different but all were happy and almost all were the same color. Read through the book, allowing the students to offer guided insight after every page. Sep 21, 2019 elmer is a patchwork elephant who has fun and imaginary adventures. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of.
Elmer is the leader because he thinks about and solves problems. Worksheet elmer s story cut out the pictures and the text. Whilst continuing racism is often invoked as evidence of the urgent need for philosophy for children, there is little in the current literature that addresses the topic. All the other elephants laugh at his jokes and enjoy the games that he comes up with. They could wear grey clothes to look like elephants or colourful clothes to look like elmer or another elephant. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. Elmer the elephant activity pack kids club english. Page 1 of 1 elmer by david mckee there was once a herd of elephants. This is a simple and sweet way for the youngest readers to choose their favorite colors. Elmer and the monster h a v e y o u r e a d e t h m elmer s a l l. Elmer is a patchwork elephant who has fun and imaginary adventures.
Elmer character comparison to clifford or other character elmer tree map can, have, is elmer adjectives describing elmer text to self connection with elmer and the lost teddy writing. This book is perfect for the beginning of the school year when. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. Mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Worksheet elmers story cut out the pictures and the text. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. 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. More brilliant elmer books by david mckee elmer andersen press elmer is not like the rest of the elephants in the jungle hes a multicoloured, patchwork elephant. We have been through several copies of the book, and ive now read it so many times i could almost recite it from memory. Elmer elmer books, this book elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. In elmer, the main character elmer the elephant struggles to fit in with the rest of his herd. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 746,838 views. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Elmer elmer again elmer on stilts elmer and wilbur elmer in the snow elmer and the wind elmer and the lost grandpa teddy elmer and the stranger and eldo elmer elmer and and butterfly elmer and the hippos snake elmer elmer and rose and aunt zelda elmer and the rainbow elmer and the big bird elmers special day elmer and papa red.
Everyone should have at least one elmer book in their collection. And elmer s unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder. We are going to demonstrate the use of the activity using the book, elmer, by david mckee. 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. Here is my free smart board file with step by step directions for children to make the elephant. Make a coloring book with elephant elmer for one click.
Physically introduce the book elmer and have the students identify the title and authorillustrator. May 01, 2017 elmer the elephant simplified storytelling ppt and activity ideas ks2 efl. Its a wonderful story to practise colours, patterns and animal vocabulary too. Make an elmer the elephant using a milk jug and coloured tissue paper squares. After reading the book, students create their own minibooks using the free printable. First of all, who could resist this wonderfully colourful and joyful elephant. Likewise, many gifted students struggle to fit in with their peers. In his first, classic story, elmer decides he wants to blend in with the herd and be elephant coloured for the day. Who could be a gentler and friendlier teacher than elmer. She loves elmer and never tires of having it read to her particularly the part where elmer surprises the other elephants by shouting boo. Elephants young, elephants old, elephants tall or fat or thin. Elmer the elephant is perfect for building acceptance and class community at the beginning of the school year, included are.
May 22, 2017 voices campaigns elephant campaign elmer the educating elephant. Drawing on critical race theory crt and the related field of critical. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in. Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. Elmer wants to change because he feels like hes being mocked for who he his. Sit back with your little one and let the wonderful authorillustrator david mckee read from his successful and muchloved picture book, elmer. Elmer is the story of a patchwork colored elephant. Elmer the elephant simplified storytelling ppt and activity. Elmer the elephant is brightcoloured patchwork all over, and everyone loves.
Elmer the elephant simplified storytelling ppt and activity ideas ks2 efl. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle.
My daughter made me this elmer elephant at preschool for world book day. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. Now it is one of the two books i always give a new baby. A plastic milk bottle remove the lid, label and wash out the inside lots of colourful tissue paper cut into squares. Push pack to pdf button and download pdf coloring book for free. Elmer was first published by dobson books in 1968, and reissued with redrawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by andersen press in 1989. A warm and funny book extolling the virtues of crossgenerational relationships. 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.
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. Designed to complement the story elmer the elephant, this exciting activity pack can be used to support childrens learning in a variety of ways. The stories are sweet and there is so much to talk about in the pictures. Elmers special day andersen press picture books pdf free.
Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. I learned to love the elmer books when i worked with young children. Elmer and the hippos andersen press the elephants are not. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants.
My daughter is a young adult with learning disabilities. This is a resource to use when reading elmer the elephant books. This elmer the elephant book study will be an engaging unit for your students. Elmer and the rainbow is one of the books in the elmer series of books by david mckee. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Anderson books age 35 this wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. E l m e rsspecial daydavid mckee elmer, thepatchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world. Create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. Students point and count the number of elephants on the card. Students can practice counting, onetoone correspondence, and recognizing numbers from 120. Place one ear template on to a folded piece of white card and cut through both pieces so you have an ear. Elmer story pack sb237 a set of visual aids for use when working with the elmer story by david mckee. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite.
Patchwork reading chart colour in elmer s patches as you read the books. Jug elmer elephant craft milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination treeelmer disambiguation elmer is a given name and surname. 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. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes.
I dont get to do the crafty making things at home thing as often as. Elmer is one of the most popular kids books in many languages around the world. Then they can use a clothespin or other clip to ide. These elmer the elephant count and clip cards can be used with the book elmer by david mckee. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover. Elmer the elephant simplified storytelling ppt and. Aug 22, 2017 elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer comes up with an ingenious plan that is bound to.
Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Cut round the dotted lines and cut out holes a, b, c and d. Elmer on stilts 1993 when elephant hunters come to the jungle, all the elephants are worried. Pack includes pictures which can be resized and used for ordering activities, retelling the story and more. An amended version of the elmer the elephant story for efl students and a range of activities i have found onlineadapted. Elmer is an icon who stands for happiness and celebrating difference.
Iconic picture book character elmer the elephant is celebrated on elmer day, inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. Jul 19, 2017 read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. Find lots of colourful activities, get information, news and more. We found for you 15 pictures from the collection of elephant coloring elmer. A modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, elmer s subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. Here is my free pdf page of elmer for your students to color. Welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant. David mckees elmer, the goodnatured elephant whose coat is a charming geometric patchwork of colors, has long starred in stories that gently show the importance of valuing diversity, and the latest has him learning a humbling lesson from a butterfly. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. More brilliant elmer books by david mckee world book day. Elmer 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. This lesson uses david mckees picture book, elmer, to explore social and emotional needs of gifted students.
The surprising conclusion of david mckees comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. By jack noble and rinya kamber in elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. In this particular book, the rainbow is gray and elmer wants to give it his colors. A great craft for kids to go along with a muchloved story book. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. Elmer by david mckee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages. Elmer the elephant craft recycled from a plastic milk jug, tissue paper and googly eyes adorable. Elmer book, teachers my notes for the readalong implementation. First elmer saves butterfly, who is trapped in a crevice by a fallen branch. Elmer the elephant toddler craft this craft is great to go along with the story elmer the elephant. Reflect on what lessons weve learned by reading elmer.
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. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant. Use with or without the story to help children with colour recognition, understanding patterns, counting, literacy and vocabulary development whilst building on the theme that we are all unique. Elmer and the rainbow free printable wise owl factory. In this craft the students are able to make a elephant window art. After reading the book, students create their own mini books using the free printable.
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