Elmer and the rainbow is one of the books in the elmer series of books by david mckee. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a favourite since his creation in 1989. Here is my free smart board file with step by step directions for children to make the elephant. We just started reading elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them. Use the writing activities below to encourage students to apply ideas from. This pack was created to accompany the book elmer by david mckee. Heres an activity pack to supplement your elmer the elephant lesson. Simple printable masks featuring a patchwork elephant, grey elephant and 5 other. The surprising conclusion of david mckees comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual activity. 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.
British english and american versions are included in this resource. Have the kids cut out the elephant shape then glue on multicolored tissue paper squares to make him look like elmer the patchwork elephant. A set of visual aids for use when working with the elmer story by david mckee. Elmer on stilts 1993 when elephant hunters come to the jungle, all the elephants are. See more ideas about book activities, elmer the elephants and activities.
A curriculum for excellence crosscurricular book study for elmer. A modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, elmers subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. May 22, 2017 in elmer on stilts, the patchwork pachyderm and his friends have to outwit a group of elephant hunters who are out to get them. A strange roaring sound sends the animals stampeding. A warm and funny book extolling the virtues of crossgenerational. Aug 22, 2017 elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer is a book by david mckee about a patchwork elephant wishing he looked more like the other elephants in the herd. 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. Cut round the dotted lines and cut out holes a, b, c and d. 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. In the very first book about this beloved character, the patchwork elephant tries to hide his vibrant patterns. A pdf document with 26 alphabet letters upper and lowercase patterned.
Elmer is a patchwork elephant who has fun and imaginary adventures. Elmers colorful elephant patchwork was a favorite nursery since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Pack includes pictures which can be resized and used for ordering activities, retelling the story and more.
Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. Celebrate 25 years of elmer the elephant free downloads. Jan 01, 1989 elmer is the story of an elephant that is noticeably different to the others. Download the new independent premium app sharing the full story, not. Elmer is the story of an elephant that is noticeably different to the others. Elmer story pack sb237 a set of visual aids for use when working with the elmer story by david mckee. Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising. This weeks book is the first written and is titled elmer. Use this worksheet in correlation with reading any elmer the elephant book. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Elmer first level crosscurricular book studyscottish.
Worksheet elmers story cut out the pictures and the text. 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. Use these teaching resources to support learning through the story of elmer the elephant. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. All were different but all were happy and almost all were the same color. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. And theres more to come so follow elmer on facebook or instagram to keep up to date.
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. 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 download here. Also included are 4 sets of patches with words to make story sentences. Patchwork reading chart colour in elmers patches as you read the books. Elmer the elephant teaching resources teaching resources. This was such a great activity for both little guy and baby girl. But one day, elmer stops having fun playing with the other elephants and decides to leave. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. Elmer available for download and read online in other formats. One morning, elmer, the patchwork elephant, met a group of elephants who didnt look very happy.
Have you been introduced to the world of elmer yet. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story lesson plan template and teaching resources. Students can practice number recognition as they color elmer the patchwork elephant using the number key code. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has a new friend but the other animals cant guess. This elmer digital story is an adapted version of the popular elmer story. This craft for preschoolers is so much fun that you are going to do one right along with them. But his usual exuberance cannot be contained for long.
Includes first level experiences and outcomes for literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing, expressive arts, social studies and. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. Elmer the patchwork elephant, elephant craft, preschool craft ducks n a row e is for elephant read elmer, do e craft and then practice cutting and glueing with this craft. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. Elmer becomes tired of being different and disguises himself as a normal grey elephant. Elmer and the rainbow free printable wise owl factory.
Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. Elmer the elephant story sack resources teaching resources. However elmer did not want to be different to the other elephants as they laughed at him, so he tried to make himself elephant colour like the others. Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. David mckee reading the original elmer story watch here be a rainbow song from the elmer theatre show watch here. 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. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his. Elmers winsome personality shines through as he romps with a variety of wild animals from all over the worldpolar bears and leopards, elephants and kangaroosin this jungle fantasyland. Each child can decorate another elephant cutout to contribute to a parade of elephants similar to the one in the original elmer book. Here is my free pdf page of elmer for your students to color. Nov 12, 2014 miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 842,422 views.
We made our own patchwork elephant with lots of colors and had a great time building and creating while talking about color names. And theres more to come so follow elmer on facebook or instagram to keep. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. Only another good joke will save the day, and elmer has one up his trunk thats sure to please his many fans once more. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. Elmer by david mckee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Created with efl esl eal learners in mind to aid language acquisition, but it would also suit beginning readers or any child working on speech or literacy.
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. Elmer day 2020 activity pack full of colourful crafts and games to play at home download here. A display banner with elmer pictures and a colourful patchwork border a colourful patchwork border for your displays print out as many times as you need for a display board of any size a coloured elmer picture and a black and white version to colour in or collage a picture of an elephant in grey colour and in black and. Elmer again 1991 elmer the elephant is brightcoloured patchwork all over, and everyone loves his patches. A modern classic, with more than two million copies sold worldwide, elmers subtle message that its okay to be different resonates with children around the world. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story share my lesson. May 27, 2014 if you havent read elmer by david mckee, this is definitely a book you need to check out. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant free. Elmer elmer books, this book elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. Page 1 of 1 elmer by david mckee there was once a herd of elephants.
Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. 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. Elmer the elephant pattern cut out from card stock paper. The elmer book and cd pack features the classic story with a special edition cover and a story cd, perfect for sharing at bedtime or for livening up a car journey. Elmer the original story about the colourful patchwork elephant. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. Elmer the patchwork elephant, elephant craft, preschool craft ducks n a row maybe use the grid on a face for god made me craft elmer the patchwork elephant, elephant craft, preschool craft e is for elephant read elmer, do e craft and then practice cutting and glueing with this craft. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. Jul 14, 2016 elmer the elephant powerpoint of story lesson plan template and teaching resources.
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