David McKee’s Elmer | Wisdom Wonder Project
David McKee’s Elmer

David McKee's Elmer

Elmer, the patchwork elephant, loves to have fun and make his friends laugh. But what happens when Elmer covers up his colorful patchwork body with juice from elephant-colored berries? Some of the activities in this unit are making a blockwork elephant, mixing berry paint, and color sorting.

$7

What’s Inside:

  • Author Introduction
  • Book Summary
  • Story Discussion
  • Poetry Recitation
  • Art
  • Blocks/Math
  • Sensory Activity
  • Nourishment
  • Nature
  • Fine Motor Development
  • Journaling
  • Group Activities
  • Recommended Products
  • Recommended Books
  • Templates & Recipes

Level:

  • Preschool

Length:

  • 1 week

Contributor:

  • Jessica Wilson

Materials:

  • Elmer
  • Elephant beads
  • Berries, fresh or frozen
  • Berry Paint from Nature Activity
  • Black Beans
  • Blocks
  • Fruit or Green Salad
  • Jewels
  • Journal
  • Muffin Pan or Egg Carton
  • Utility Tub
  • Zip Seal Bag
  • Cardstock
  • Masking/Painter’s Tape
  • Mason Jar or Small Container, lidded
  • Paintbrush
  • Paper Plates
  • Protective Tablecloth
  • Scissors
  • Sharpie Markers
  • Tempera Paints, black and white