As elmer the patchwork elephant turns 25, author david mckee illustrates the evolution of the childrens character. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. Jun 25, 2011 elmer and the lost teddy, elmers special day elmer books, elmer and rose elmer books kids preferred elmer the patchwork elephant bean bag toy. The message that its ok to be different is an important one for children. 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 the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising.
The shows subtle message that it is always best to be yourself, combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, makes elmer a great show. Elmer and the lost teddy, elmers special day elmer books, elmer and rose elmer books kids preferred elmer the patchwork elephant bean bag toy. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Elmer the elephant celebrates elmer day lovereading4kids. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. 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. Elmer the elephant teaching resources teaching resources. This is a powerpoint of elmer story on being different from the group. Elmer is one of the most popular kids books in many languages around the world. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant. Mostly coloring handouts to accompany the book in which elmer loses his colors in the rain and then gets tired of their square shapes. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page i realized part way through that an elmer picture would also make a really great color by numbers coloring activity. Cut round the dotted lines and cut out holes a, b, c and d.
Elmer by david mckee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages. Elmer the patchwork elephant lesson plan template and teaching resources. 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 the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. Elmers are all different colors and we call that, what. Ppt elmer powerpoint presentation free to download.
They are all different shapes, sizes and ages but they are. Patchwork was a new word for us when we first began to read the elmer books. Elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page lines across. A song all about elmer the elephant and his friends. Use these teaching resources to support learning through the story of elmer the elephant. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. Elmer i did watercolor resist, but this is a good idea also tissue paper squares. 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 traditional read aloud bedtime story for toddlers and children, as. Elmer and the rainbow free printable wise owl factory. Elmer the rainbow elephant song powerpoint teacher made.
Jul 19, 2017 read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. Elmer and the rainbow is one of the books in the elmer series of books by david mckee. Only a good joke will save the day, and elmer has one up his trunk thats sure to please his many fans. Jul 14, 2016 elmer the elephant powerpoint of story lesson plan template and teaching resources. Great idea is to scan it into the computer and use a paint program to color in elmer and write a new story about. Since my son is still too young to do too many crafts, i just made this simple elmer drawing to hang in his room. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. The story of a patchwork elephant paperback january 1, 1991 by david mckee author visit amazons david mckee page. They loved the delightful patchwork elephant in the story, and the way the other elephants painted themselves on elmers day. Elmer lived in the jungle with the other elephants. 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. Patchwork reading chart colour in elmers patches as you read the books. They loved the delightful patchwork elephant in the story, and the way the other elephants painted themselves on elmer s day.
Each child can decorate another elephant cutout to contribute to a parade of elephants similar to the one in the original elmer book. Read more welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant. Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork allover, and everyone loves his patches. About elmer the patchwork elephant published by andersen press in 1989, elmer the patchwork elephant is a worldfamous picture book series, created by david mckee.
Elmer and the lost teddy is about baby elephant losing his favourite teddy while on a picnic with his family. This powerpoint is beautifully illustrated and has music included for you to sing along to. 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. The songs is a perfect accompaniment to david mckees elmer. Elmer is a patchwork elephant who has fun and imaginary adventures. Baby elephant is very upset and cannot sleep without his teddy so elmer is kind enough to lend baby elephant his patchwork teddy for the night while elmer goes on. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Elmer the elephant coloring pages coloring pages 2019. An ideal accompaniment to work on elmer the elephant by david mckee. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. David mckees comical story is a celebration of individuality and imagination. Elmer the elephant story sack resources teaching resources. The elephant song cool tunes for kids by eric herman duration. This is a powerpoint based interactive teaching tool and contains all 40 sight words from the dolch word preprimer list.
Elmer roleplay masks sb4103simple printable masks featuring a patchwork elephant, grey elephant and 5 other patterned elephants. Patchwork elephant elmer is back and concerned about a pale rainbow without colors. Create engaging topic lessons around david mckees elmer the elephant with our resources for key stage 1 students. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. I created this sight word tool to ride on their interest. Have you been introduced to the world of elmer yet. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. Jan 10, 2018 elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page i realized part way through that an elmer picture would also make a really great color by numbers coloring activity. Painting elmer the patchwork elephant michelle turton. Baby elephant is very upset and cannot sleep without his teddy so elmer is kind enough to lend baby elephant his patchwork teddy for the night while elmer goes on the hunt for the lost bear. Jan 01, 1991 elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork allover, and everyone loves his patches. This board book edition has sturdy, thick pages, perfect for the youngest readers. A simple and colorful little elmer the elephant to make after reading about elmer. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud duration.
Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. In this story the main character, elmer, is a patchwork elephant, not gray like all the others. Read the story elmer the patchwork elephant by david mckee. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story share my lesson. Worksheet elmers story cut out the pictures and the text. I painted the classic elmer the patchwork elephant, an instantly recognisable representation of the worlds most colourful elephant. We just started reading elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them. 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. See more ideas about book activities, elmer the elephants and activities. And theres more to come so follow elmer on facebook or instagram to keep up to date. The evolution of elmer the patchwork elephant bbc news.
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. Jan 01, 1999 elmer and the lost teddy is about baby elephant losing his favourite teddy while on a picnic with his family. Elmer the elephant powerpoint of story lesson plan template and teaching resources. Written and illustrated by celebrated childrens author and artist david mckee, elmer was published by andersen press in 1989 and the brightly coloured patchwork elephant now features in a number of original. Elmer features in over 30 books helping children to learn about friendship and celebrate difference. Jul 09, 2014 as elmer the patchwork elephant turns 25, author david mckee illustrates the evolution of the childrens character. 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.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Elmer the patchwork elephant show, is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. This weeks book is the first written and is titled elmer. Elmer the patchwork elephant, london, united kingdom. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. See more ideas about elephant, elmer the elephants and book activities. Use coloured paper or cellophane squares to glue the patches on elmer. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Elmer the rainbow elephant song powerpoint to support teaching on elmer.
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