Activity 2 - Different and Special

This next activity uses a different book - Elmer by David McKee.

Click on the picture for a version of this book on YouTube, read by the author. Please check this before watching it with a child.

Afterwards, talk about the party that the elephants had at the end of the story. Point out how all the elephants decorated themselves to include Elmer; this was to celebrate Elmer’s differences and special qualities. By making themselves colourful and patterned the elephants showed Elmer he is part of the herd (group).

Talking points:

• How does Elmer feel when they have the party?
• How do the other elephants feel when they give the party for Elmer?
• When we are kind to each other, how does that make us feel?