Teaching the alphabet becomes much more engaging when students have the chance to create something with their own hands. This Letter E Elephant Craft is a simple, meaningful activity that helps young learners connect the letter E’s shape and sound to a fun visual. If you want an easy, kid-friendly craft that strengthens letter recognition and fine motor skills, this one is a great choice.

What Makes This Letter E Elephant Craft So Effective

Letter recognition grows stronger when students can touch, cut, color, and assemble. The E is for Elephant Craft turns the lowercase letter e into an adorable elephant, giving students a concrete way to remember the letter’s shape. As they cut out the elephant’s body, trunk, and ears, they are practicing both phonics and fine-motor skills simultaneously.

Students love making these because the pieces are simple to manage and the final product looks impressive. Teachers appreciate that the craft is easy to prepare and works well in a variety of classroom settings.

What’s Included in the Resource

The Letter E Elephant Craft contains everything you need to introduce, model, and complete the activity:

• A photograph of the finished craft
This helps students visualize the result and promotes independence during assembly.

• Step-by-step directions
Clear instructions make it easy to introduce the activity during whole-group lessons or literacy centers.

• Templates copied directly onto colored paper
Print on colored cardstock or construction paper so students can cut out the shapes themselves.

• Labeled templates for tracing
If you prefer to prep pieces ahead of time, these labeled templates show the pattern name, color to use, and number of pieces to cut.

• Coloring templates
Perfect for distance learning, early finishers, or low prep days.

Easy Ways to Use the E Is for Elephant Craft

This craft fits easily into your literacy block or small group schedule. Here are a few ways to incorporate it into your week:

Letter E Study

Introduce the letter e, practice the sound it makes, and follow up with this craft to reinforce the lesson.

Fine Motor Practice

Cutting, gluing, and following steps strengthen scissor control and hand coordination.

Bulletin Boards and Door Decor

The finished elephants look adorable on display. They are bold and bright, creating a unified theme across your classroom.

Small Group Stations

Set out scissors, glue, and a sample craft for students to reference. The clear pieces make this a great independent center.

Pair It With a Worksheet or Book

Add a handwriting practice sheet, an alphabet worksheet, or a themed read-aloud to complete the literacy lesson.

Class Parties or Rewards

This project feels special but is still simple enough to prep quickly for celebrations.

Books to Pair With the Craft

Books make any alphabet lesson stronger. Here are a few fun options to read before or after the Letter E Elephant Craft:

• “Elmer” by David McKee
This colorful story about a patchwork elephant sparks great conversations about being unique.

• “Elephants Cannot Dance!” by Mo Willems
Use this simple, humorous choice to keep young learners engaged and then complete the craft.

• “Little Elephant Listens” by Michael Dahl
This book is perfect for discussing classroom expectations and listening skills with young learners.

• “A Is for Animals” or any alphabet review book
Tie the craft into a larger alphabet study after reading this adorable book.

Extension Activities to Build on the Letter E Elephant Craft

Once your students have created their elephants, you can extend the learning in fun and meaningful ways.

Elephant Facts Writing

Have students dictate or write one fact they learned about elephants. Attach the writing to the craft to blend literacy and science.

Letter E Sound Hunt

Invite students to walk around the classroom and find objects that begin with the letter e. Record the items on a chart.

Pattern or Color Sorting

Use the elephant pieces to practice identifying shapes, colors, or patterns before assembling.

Class Alphabet Book

Create a class-made alphabet book by completing each letter craft throughout the year. Save them in a binder or folder that becomes an end-of-year keepsake.

Part of the Uppercase Alphabet Crafts Bundle

The Letter E Elephant Craft is also included in the Uppercase Alphabet Crafts Bundle. If you enjoy hands-on learning in your classroom, this bundle gives you a full year of alphabet fun. Students can work their way through all 26 letters, building confidence with each new project.

The bundle includes:

• A photograph of each finished letter craft
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates for colored paper
• Labeled templates for tracing
• Coloring templates for each letter

Teachers love using the bundle for morning work, literacy centers, whole-group lessons, and even take-home projects. The completed collection makes a wonderful keepsake for families at the end of the year.

Bring Alphabet Learning to Life

This Letter E Elephant Craft is an easy way to encourage creativity, build fine motor skills, and help students remember the letter E. With flexible templates, simple steps, and fun display options, it fits perfectly into any early literacy routine. Whether you are decorating your hallway, introducing a new letter, or putting together a themed literacy center, this craft will bring a little extra excitement to your alphabet lessons.

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