Elmer the Elephant

Resources:

• 10 Lessons for Modern Life from Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

• Elmer the Elephant Video Reading

• Elephant March from Jungle Book Video

• Pink Elephants on Parade from Dumbo Video

"Elmer" the Patchwork Elephant from Kathleen Carpenter

Have the kids cut out the elephant shape then glue on multi-colored tissue paper squares to make him look like Elmer the patchwork elephant. Each child can decorate another elephant cutout to contribute to a parade of elephants similar to the one in the original Elmer book. Display them on a wall, bulletin board, or strung across the room on a clothesline rope. Another option: Attach elephants to tongue depressors or paint stirrers and have the children carry them around in a real parade accompanied by the tune, Baby Elephant Walk.