Sponge Painted Elmer the Elephant
Have you been introduced to the world of Elmer yet? We just started reading Elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them! This week’s book is the first written and is titled Elmer.
In this story the main character, Elmer, is a patchwork elephant, not gray like all the others. He doesn’t like being different so he decides to hide his colors and blend in with the herd. As the story progresses, Elmer learns to appreciate his uniqueness and discovers he’s happy just being himself! Materials for Sponge Painted Elmer the Elephant
Directions for Creating Sponge Painted Elmer 1. Cut your sponges into squares. You’ll need one for each color of paint you’ll be using. 2. Place some tempera paint onto your paper plates. |
Place a square sponge with each color.
3. Dip the sponges into the paint and use them to stamp rows of squares on your paper.
Children can create all kinds of patterns and use various color combinations!
4. Let the paint dry.
5. Once the paint has dried, it’s time to make your elephant. Print out the Elmer the Elephant pattern on a sheet of thick paper like card stock. Cut him out.
6. Turn your painting over and trace Elmer onto the back.
5. Once the paint has dried, it’s time to make your elephant. Print out the Elmer the Elephant pattern on a sheet of thick paper like card stock. Cut him out.
6. Turn your painting over and trace Elmer onto the back.
7. Cut out your elephant shape.
8. Glue an eye onto your elephant.
You’re done! You can leave him as is, or mount him onto some construction paper to display!