Story corner activities for Elmer – ‘Everyone’s favourite elephant’

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By Louise Richmond – teaching assistant in a Reception class

Original article published 5 July 2010

Elmer is a fun, friendly, colourful patchwork elephant, different to all other elephants. Written by David McKee, the story explores what it’s like to be different in a positive way, celebrating individuality

Elmer the elephant

Activities in this article:

  1. Squares and patterns
  2. Celebrations
  3. What is a herd?
  4. Saltdough elephants and musical footsteps
  5. Elephant masks and colour mixing
  6. Talking about the book
  7. Display ideas
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