Elmer the Patchwork Elephant (often shortened to Elmer) is a children’s picture book series by the British author David McKee.
Background
About Elmer | Elmerhttps://www.elmer.co.uk/about-elmer/Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Elmer remains one of the most iconic and widely read children’s book series of all time, selling over 10 million copies worldwide since it was first published by Andersen Press in 1989.
Songs
Elmer’s song – YouTube (1:37)https://youtu.be/sNCFFirFueQ There was a patchwork elephant and Elmer was his name-o.
‘Elmer The Elephant song (hokey pokey) – YouTube (1:37)https://youtu.be/ouh8EZwtIvM Original lyrics to the tune of the Hokey Pokey. Elmer created by David McKee.
‘Be a Rainbow’ song from Elmer the Patchwork Elephant stage show – YouTube (2:35)https://youtu.be/gz8yo0_I7BQ Enjoy the incredible ‘Be a Rainbow’ song from the Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show, performed by the cast.
Elmer The Patchwork Elephant song lyrics – YouTube (2:25)https://youtu.be/wPhtFjtsZjM A song to help children learn and enjoy the fantastic David McKee book, Elmer the Elephant. Written with early years and Ks1 in mind.
Elmer’s Colors
Elmer’s Colors by David McKee Read Aloud – YouTube (1:08)https://youtu.be/zK9TfF0qfqE Elmer is a patchwork elephant that helps children learn colors. A short book for young children to read out loud.”
Working with the Book
ELMER PRESENTATIONhttps://www.slideshare.net/Lenina79/presentation-elmerElmer’s tale for kids – questions to ask for each page to get the students involved
Reading
ELMER THE ELEPHANT PPThttps://www.slideshare.net/MESLAIN/elmer-the-elephant-pptElmer by David McKee (Adapted text) – The story on ppt with simpler text for young beginners
Audiobooks
Elmer Kids story read aloud by David Mckee (ARC Stories) – YouTube (7:33)https://youtu.be/Rp7S1drKzEk Elmer Kids story read aloud by David Mckee – the author himself, published by Andersen Press
Elmer – The Patchwork Elephant | Children’s Book – YouTube (5:56)https://youtu.be/wdyo4ykh2WA Elmer is different and he’s definitely not like any other elephants. is being different a good thing or bad thing?
Listening
Elmer by David McKee – YouTube (8:31)https://youtu.be/Q5ro-9M2sro The original Elmer the Elephant – a story of bullying by Walt Disney
Elmer the Elephant on Vimeo (3:26)https://vimeo.com/20704241I worked on this shortly before leaving the world of traditional animation. It was a pilot for Elmer which was and still is a very popular childrens book, I assisted…
Viewing
Silly Symphony Elmer Elephant – YouTube (8:31)https://youtu.be/Bw3TYNlGZ3g Elmer is an unusual elephant, he is not elephant colour. Elmer is patchwork! But is he happy about being different? Listen to the story to find out!
Games
Elmer Day: Celebrate the Patchwork Elephant | Curious City DPWhttps://www.curiouscitydpw.com/2018/03/09/elmer-day/DOWNLOAD Elmer: Games US (PDF)
Discussion
Elmer by David McKeehttps://readandcreate.co.uk/elmer-by-david-mckee/Elmer by David McKee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages. 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. – Bring Elmer into your mother tongue lessons with these discussion questions.
More Materials
Elmer Teaching Resources & Story Sack Printables – SparkleBoxhttps://www.sparklebox.co.uk/literacy/stories/elmer.html#.XtdL6TozZhEA set of visual aids for use when working with the ‘Elmer’ story by David McKee. Pack includes pictures, which can be resized and used for ordering activities, retelling the story and more. Also included are 4 sets of ‘patches’ with words to make story sentences. Shooting Star Entertainments: Drama Ideas
Elmer the elephant story – Bing videohttps://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=elmer+the+elephant+story&FORM=HDRSC3Several more links to the various Elmer Books. Explore!
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