In terms of use in the classroom, it's great for thinking about colours and jungle animals. Children could create their own patchwork elephants in art or design. https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/ELMER-THE-PATCHWORK-ELEPHANT-To-Embark-on-UK-Tour-20181025 As you read the story aloud to your child allow time to pause and talk about what is happening in the story and the pictures. Join in

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A pesar de esto a Elmer le gustaría ser aunque sea por un ratito como sus amigos. Y es por esto que decide idear un plan.Why not use this Elmer Word Mat to help children learn all the vocabulary associated with this story? It includes words such as herd, jungle, patchwork and different to help pupils write and talk about the story. But it wasn't just the artwork that made me love this book. I loved the character of Elmer, and the story. The message is one I thoroughly believe in. Elmer, being patchwork, is totally different from the other elephants. He's also different in personality - he's jolly, fun, mischievous, and makes them laugh. But he gets a bit self-conscious about the fact that he looks different, so he disguises himself by rubbing himself witih elephant-coloured berries. You can guess the gist of what's coming, of course - but this isn't your usual, ruggedly individualistic 'Be yourself and screw everyone else!' moral. It's not so much about Elmer, but about the whole herd. The point is that the other elephants become sad - they don't recognise Elmer and the atmosphere of the whole herd changes at not having Elmer there. They become quiet and sombre, and are delighted to find him again, when he reveals himself first through his personality, then from the rain washing off the berry juice. Communication and Language: Elmer's Phonics Game is perfect for a fun activity to encourage language development. Coperta super glossy, format larg si generos, desene ok, colorit abundent, povestea nu prea m-a dat pe spate. PSED: Our Elmer Role Play Masks can encourage interactions between children and help you talk about how different characters might be feeling.

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Eventually all the elephants agree it was one of the best jokes that Elmer had played on them. As a result they all decided that each year they will have a special day where all of the other elephants will decorate themselves and Elmer will paint himself grey. Things you might talk about include: What your child likes about the book and anything they wonder about All the colours they can see on Elmer Why Elmer wants to change colour Why the other elephants are so serious without him. You could also talk about what your child knows about elephants – name parts of their body including trunk and tusk. What would they like to find out? Tell the story Thanks to Wiebke, I’ve discovered my first Elmer book. I’m very grateful. This is a gift worthy book for new babies and for young children. Use the message template and help your child write a message to Elmer from the other elephants. Talk about what they might want to say to him letting them choose their own message. Children might want to say for example that they like him just the way he is or that they find him really funny. Design a colourful elephantThe positive message about celebrating differences is done in a way that’s not at all heavy handed and I think it’s effective. It’s also a wonderful friendship story. Elmer Day". www.andersenpress.co.uk. Andersen Press. Archived from the original on 1 May 2016 . Retrieved 27 June 2016. Because Theo is still quite a fan of Elmer, I decided to search the internet for even more fun Elmer activities. Here are someactivities and crafts for kids that would go perfectly with a unit on Elmer or as an extension to many of the Elmer books including Elmer’s Special Day and Elmer and the Rainbow. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of Diversity. 28 May 2016 was declared Elmer's Day by publisher Andersen Press. [2] Libraries and bookshops across Britain held Elmer themed events. [3] External links [ edit ] Elmer is a colourful elephant and stands out against all the grey elephants. Due to his differences, Elmer just wants to look like everyone else. Elmer manages to disguise himself but no one recognises him. However, as Elmer is the elephant who makes everyone smile and laugh he can’t himself and soon exposes himself as the lovable character he is.

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Understanding the World: Use this Elmer 'I am Unique because...' Writing Frame to teach children to celebrate their differences. This lovely collection of practitioner-made resources is perfect for enhancing story-time and getting the most out of one of your favourite classroom books. A wonderful read from my childhood, one I’d certainly suggest for other youngsters. Whilst it is not my all-time favourite childhood read I can still recall all the details of this one meaning it certainly left a lasting impression upon my young mind. Elmer is a wonderful children's story with the underlying message that it is alright for everyone to be different and that we all possess unique qualities. I shared this book with Nursery children who were deeply engrossed by Elmer and his great patch work. As Elmer is accepted and, indeed feted for, his differences, so can children (and grownups) be an important part of a diverse and supportive community.Age 3-5 Thiswonderful picture book was first published 25 years agoand nowa modern classic. 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. But Elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. He finds a way to look just like the other elephants. but this proves notto be such a good idea… Elmer the patchwork elephant is different to the rest of the herd, his desperate to fit in with the the group and goes to great lengths to achieve it. Following up story-time with one of our Elmer activities gives EYFS children the chance to practise many other skills. Meet your EYFS learning objectives smoothly and efficiently by making the most out of every activity! Elmer the very young elephant is just that little bit different. He lives with a herd of elephants. They might be young or old, tall or short, fat or thin. In fact there are many variations in how they look. But they are all the same colour. All except Elmer. Elmer is quirky. He is most decidedly not the same colour as the other elephants.

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Children’s adults will be just as entertained as they are, and in my opinion that’s one thing that makes a great children’s picture book. I can see why this is a classic. When he dons a ‘normal elephant’ disguise, he finds his herd have lost their sense of joy. Soon, he discovers that it is his differences that make him and the other elephants happy.

Elmer es un personaje super divertido y querido por todos que nos enseña que ser diferentes no esta mal y que de hecho, tiene muchas cosas buenas. Elmer the patchwork elephant is delightfully, colourfully different to all the other elephants and he’s usually the one who makes everyone laugh. Yet, one day, Elmer starts to feel like the odd one out and so leaves the elephants to go off on his own. Finding a berry bush, Elmer shakes the berries from the tree and rolls in them until he’s covered all over in their purply-grey juice. Now he’s elephant colour, Elmer can return to the herd and fit in unnoticed – unfortunately, it’s rather boring being like everyone else and Elmer can’t help his irrepressible nature getting the better of him.