Elephants Cannot Dance by Mo Willems
How to Catch an Elephant by Amy Schwartz
Peanut by Linas Alsenas
Game: "Elephant, elephant, where's your peanut?" (Similar to Doggy and the Bone)
Take-away: Elephant coloring sheet (find them here)
Notes: For an older crowd, I would read Pete & Pickles by Berkley Breathed. A simple craft would be elephant masks. There are several templates available on the web.
Opening Song: “The Wheels on the Bus” by Larry Groce (Disney Children’s Favorite Songs Volume 4) [It’s time to get on the bus and go to story time!]
Movement Song: “Can’t Sit Still” by Greg & Steve (Kids in Action)
Announce Theme: Elephants
Listening Song: “If You Want to Hear a Story”
Book: Special Delivery by Philip C. Stead
Counting Rhyme with Flannel Board: 5 Little Elephants
Book: What to Do If An Elephant Stands on Your Foot by Michelle Robinson
Fingerplay with Puppets: Two Little Elephants
Book: Super Jumbo by Fred Koehler
Closing Rhyme: Wave Goodbye by Rob Reid