Five Minutes Peace Elephant Craft Activity

Are you looking for a craft to pair with “Five Minutes Peace,” by Jill Murphy? This Elephant Craft is a great companion activity! Students will enjoy making their very own elephant craft while practicing their fine motor skills. This makes the cutest back to bulletin board anytime of the year!

What’s included in this pdf:

• A photograph of the craft activity
• Step-by-step directions
• Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by students. 
• Labeled templates that can be xeroxed onto cardstock, cut by the teacher, and then traced onto colored paper and cut by students. Labels will include the name of the pattern, the color to use, and how many of each pattern to cut (Ex: Body Cut 1 Red).
• Coloring templates (a separate 3 page pdf to send to your students for distance learning)

Here are some fun ways to use the craft:

• study on the letter e or p
• practicing fine motor skills
• bulletin boards
• door and hallway decorations
• small group station
• pair it with a worksheet, activity, or book
• reward or class party